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SBI Securities prefers HDFC Bank, sees long-term upside in metals
Sunny Agarwal, Head Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, remains positive on private banks, preferring HDFC Bank over Kotak Mahindra Bank after the lender received a clean legal review. He says Persistent Systems' acquisition benefits may take up to eight quarters to materialise, while slower growth remains a near-term concern. Agarwal is also bullish on the metals sector, with Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys as his top pick, and remains positive on Astral over the long term despite near-term challenges.
Sensex slides 348 pts; PSU bank shares decline
At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 347.56 points or 0.45% to 76,752.91. The Nifty 50 index fell 80.90 points or 0.34% to 23,975.10.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests L&T Finance, Welspun Enterprises shares to buy in near-term
Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty 50 and Sensex, declined due to geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell over 400 pts, and Nifty 50 dropped around 115 pts. Upcoming domestic macroeconomic indicators will guide investors amid concerns over US-Iran military exchanges.
Nifty indices rejig goes live today: Which stocks will see biggest inflows and outflows?
The NSE’s quarterly index rebalancing takes effect today, triggering significant passive fund flows across Indian equities due to changes in free-float weights. While the Nifty 50 sees limited adjustments, broader strategic indices are witnessing sharper reshuffling.
Bank Holidays In July 2026: SBI, HDFC, ICICI & Other Banks Closed for 12 Days
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Here's why the last 30 minutes are crucial for the Indian stock market today
Stocks like BHEL, Tata Steel, Vedanta, Polycab, Bharat Forge, CG Power, NALCO, HDFC Bank, Coal India and Vodafone Idea are also poised for inflows ranging from $30 million to $70 million as part of the rebalancing.
HDFC Bank governance concerns ease; Kotak Mahindra Bank’s next CEO may come from within: InGovern
Shriram Subramanian, Founder and Managing Director of InGovern, believes HDFC Bank has largely moved past the governance concerns triggered by allegations made by its former chairman, with investor focus now shifting to the appointment of a new chairman and the bank's next chief executive.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Kotak Mahindra Bank shares on 29 June
Indian benchmark indices opened mixed following a significant weekly winning streak. The Nifty 50 showed little change, while the BSE Sensex dipped slightly. Investors are cautious amid geopolitical tensions, with attention on US-Iran diplomatic efforts.
HDFC Bank shares are down 20% in 2026 but remain a 'consensus buy'; Here's why the stock is in focus
HDFC Bank is also likely to be a key beneficiary of the recently announced FCNR (B) initiatives announced by the RBI, which should be growth and deposit accretive for the lender, JPMorgan said.
HDFC Bank Remains 'Top Pick' For Brokerages As Concerns Ease After Independent Legal Review
The review, conducted by US law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Indian law firm Wadia Ghandy & Co., found no evidence to support the concerns raised in Chakraborty's resignation letter.
Stocks to Watch today: HCL Tech, HDFC Bank, Turtlemint, Hexaware Tech, IRFC
Stocks to Watch today, June 29: Tata Motors PV, Torrent Power, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, KEC International, and Adani Ports are among the top stocks to watch during today's trade
Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Torrent Power, IIFL Finance among shares in focus today; check list here
Stock market today: On Thursday, the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14%, to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty 50 gained 34.35 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 24,056.00