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Nifty tops key 23,500 hurdle, can head to 24,500 on buying interest: Analysts
Nifty's strong breakout above 23,500 has turned technical analysts bullish, anticipating a move towards 24,000-24,500. Analysts highlight improving momentum, bullish patterns, and sustained buying interest, with 23,100-23,300 acting as crucial support. Specific stock recommendations include Bank of India, BPCL, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, and KEI Industries.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Markets rallied sharply as easing US–Iran tensions and softer crude prices boosted sentiment. Sensex and Nifty surged 2%, adding Rs 10 lakh crore in market value. Broader markets outperformed, volatility eased, and technical indicators turned bullish. Analysts expect momentum to continue, with geopolitical developments and oil prices remaining key triggers.
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoon
In the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady monsoon and geopolitical tensions in West Asia could significantly affect the livelihoods of rural populations. Despite a recent upturn in asset quality, these external threats raise serious concerns for sustained growth.
Risks cloud hover over microfinance
The Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts. The microfinance market, meanwhile, turned the corner with the fourth quarter showing Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement, the highest in the last eight quarters. The sector's asset quality stress also subsided with the share of the portfolio which remained unpaid for 31 to 180 days being at 2%, as of end-March, compared with 6.3% a year ago.
Vanguard ends BlackRock's 20-year run atop US ETF market
The Valley Forge, Pennsylvania-based firm now manages roughly $4.39 trillion across its 116 US-listed ETFs, more than any other asset manager, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 cr
ESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,197 crore and advances stood at Rs 23,832 crore. The bank also reported a net profit of Rs 24 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026. Asset quality improved with lower NPAs.
13 stocks held by 100+ MFs in May surged up to 85% in just over 5 months
Stocks with strong mutual fund backing delivered sharp gains in CY26, with 13 names rising 40% to 85% in just over five months. Data show 268 stocks held by over 100 schemes, signalling broad institutional conviction and reinforcing momentum in select high-performing counters across sectors.
'Bear beneath the barrel': Mirae Asset sees weak demand limiting oil rally
The path of least resistance for Brent over the next two quarters appears skewed to the downside, with Brent prices likely drifting below $90/bbl
Silver may fall to $58 - $54 in short term, cautions analyst at Mirae Asset
According to Praveen Singh, head of commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, silver is expected to continue to remain under pressure unless a US-Iran deal is formally announced
INR gathers momentum as oil pulls back sharply
The Indian rupee gathered momentum in opening trades on Friday as oil prices slumped sharply on improving optimism of a possible peace deal between US and Iran. Rupee opened at Rs 95.40 per dollar and hit a high of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at Rs 95.85. Loal equities are also seen opening on a strong footing after Wall Street's three major indexes posted their biggest daily gains since April 8 overnight on hopes for a Midde East peace deal. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an agreement to end the war with Iran had been reached and would be signed shortly, possibly in Europe this weekend with Vice President JD Vance attending on his behalf. NIFTY 50 is trading at 23,368.55, up by 206.95 points (+0.89%) while BSE SENSEX is trading at 74,639.93, up by 807.38 points (+1.09%).
Market Rally: Nifty, Sensex Up Over 1%, All Sectors In Green: Three Reasons Why Markets Are Rising Today
The broader indices are trading positively, with Nifty Smallcap 250 higher by 1.58%, while the Midcap 150 rose 1.55%.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 700, Nifty above 23,350; IndiGo, Eternal lead; realty index up 2%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 1.38 per cent and 1.61 per cent higher, respectively