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12 stocks held by 100+ MFs surge up to 55% in just over 3 months
As of March 2026, data shows that 259 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 50 of these stocks have delivered gains of more than 10% since the start of CY26.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Wall Street opens higher as inflation meets estimates; weekend Iran talks in focus
US stocks rise as March inflation meets forecasts despite energy surge, Iran ceasefire talks eyed, oil stays below 100, Indian Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 6 percent for week
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
Benchmarks rally on ceasefire hopes, lower oil; Nifty crosses 24,000 mark
The key equity benchmarks ended with strong gains on Friday, supported by improving risk sentiment. Optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire, softer oil prices below $100, a rally in global markets, and a strengthening rupee lifted investor confidence.
SILA raises $100 million from PE firm Permira to fund expansion plans
The investment signals rising global PE appetite for India’s tech-enabled business services, as SILA scales operations across 125 cities and 450 million sq. ft of managed assets.
Max Healthcare to acquire controlling stake in Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore
Max Healthcare to buy 58.4% of Kalinga Hospital for ₹300 crore, entering Bhubaneswar, will fund via external borrowings and lend ₹100 crore for upgrades
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights | Closing Bell: Sensex rises for 4th straight day, ends... - The Economic Times
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights | Closing Bell: Sensex rises for 4th straight day, ends...The Economic TimesClosing Bell: Nifty above 23,100, Sensex gain 509 pts; IT, metal, realty shineMoneycontrol.comIndia stocks higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.68%Investing.com
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian markets extended gains for a fourth session, led by IT, metal and FMCG stocks, with Nifty crossing 23,100. Technical indicators signal bullish momentum and breakout above key levels, though Middle East tensions may drive volatility near resistance at 23,200 in the near term.
Sensex adds 510 pts, Nifty ends above 23,100 in fourth session gain
The S&P BSE Sensex climbed 509.73 points or 0.69% to 74,616.58. The Nifty 50 index soared 155.40 points or 0.68% to 23,123.65. In four consecutive sessions, the Sensex surged 3.70% while the Nifty gained 3.54%.
Market rally for fourth day; Nifty settles above 23,100 level
Market volatility remained high due to the weekly expiry of Nifty 50 contracts. Investor sentiment also stayed cautious amid escalating tensions in West Asia and ahead of the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for a potential deal with Iran. Market participants are closely watching the Reserve Bank of Indias monetary policy meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, with most economists expecting interest rates to remain unchanged. Meanwhile, a strong rupee provided additional support to the markets upward momentum.
Sensex Today Rallies 510 Points | Nifty Above 23,100 | Titagarh Rail Systems Up 12% - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Rallies 510 Points | Nifty Above 23,100 | Titagarh Rail Systems Up 12%Equitymaster