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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
Sensex, Nifty fall as renewed Iran-US conflict clouds market sentiment
Indian equity indices fell on Friday as renewed hostilities between Iran and the US weighed on sentiment and pushed crude oil prices close to $100 per barrel
Sensex drops 516 points, Nifty slips below 24,200 as US-Iran tensions rattle markets
The key equity benchmarks slipped on Friday, extending losses for a second straight session, as intensifying geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict rattled investor sentiment. Escalating hostilities drove Brent crude prices above the $100-per-barrel mark, stoking fears of rising inflation and a spike in Indias import bill. The rupee also slid against the dollar, hovering near the 94-per-dollar level versus the previous close, further denting market confidence.
Nifty Midcap 100 hits record high, surges 9% in a month to outperform Nifty 50; can the rally sustain?
On May 8, the Nifty Midcap 100 hit a new high of 62,113, extending its winning streak to five sessions. Strong earnings growth from mid-cap stocks contrasts with the Nifty 50's modest gain, highlighting market preference for broader indices amid elevated valuations.
Market outlook: 3 technical analysts chart the next move for Sensex, Nifty
Broader markets defied the benchmark indices as the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.10 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 indices also gained 0.37 per cent
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Hints At Negative Open; Brent Crude Resumes Rally, Reclaims $100 A Barrel Over Fresh US-Iran Attacks
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 24,282, compared to Thursday's index close of 24,326.65.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses, hints at gap-down start
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brent is back above $100 a barrel. The big trigger of the day though, would be results from India's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), and while most banks have already reported results, the lender's guidance on credit and deposit growth for FY27 will be keenly watched by the street.
The Smallcap rebound: Stocks rally up to 60% from March lows but record highs remain distant
Smallcap stocks have staged a sharp recovery from their March lows, with the Nifty Smallcap Index rebounding 24% from the March 23, 2026 intraday low of 14,986, to an intraday high of 18,565 on May 6. 96 of the 100 stocks in the index have delivered positive returns since the March lows, with two stocks gaining more than 50%. Despite the rebound, the index trades 7% below its record high.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Domestic equities surged as crude oil slipped below $100 and US-India trade optimism boosted sentiment. Nifty and Sensex gained over 1%, led by banking, auto and pharma stocks, while global markets also strengthened amid easing geopolitical concerns and positive momentum signals
Gainers & Losers: Vodafone Idea, ONGC among 7 big stock movers on Wednesday
Domestic markets surged Wednesday as oil fell below $100. Nifty and Sensex rose over 1%, with notable stock-specific movements across sectors in today's session
INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.
Vedanta Ltd soars 2.8%, rises for third straight session
Vedanta Ltd is quoting at Rs 312.4, up 2.8% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 100.67% in last one year as compared to a 1.62% fall in NIFTY and a 51.5% fall in the Nifty Metal index.