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Top Gainers & Losers on May 18: Gland Pharma, Coforge, PB Fintech, BSE, Voltas, Bharti Airtel among top gainers
Indian stocks marginally gained on May 18, driven by strong tech buying and pharma support, with Nifty 50 up 0.03% at 23,649 and BSE Sensex at 75,263. However, the broader market faced pressure as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 fell.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Oracle Financial Services, Sun Pharma shares to buy
Indian equity markets experienced a significant selloff on May 18, with Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping over 1%. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points, erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore in investor wealth amid weak global cues and a bearish trend across sectors.
Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal
According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.
Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme
Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?
SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.
Barometers pare gains; pharma shares rally
At 14:30 IST, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 45.01 points or 0.06% to 75,353.71. The Nifty 50 index fell 10 points or 0.04% to 23,678.70.
Mankind Pharma Ltd rises for third straight session
Mankind Pharma Ltd is quoting at Rs 2511.4, up 2% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 2.38% in last one year as compared to a 4.94% slide in NIFTY and a 13.93% slide in the Nifty Pharma index.
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd soars 2.1%
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd is quoting at Rs 1012.55, up 2.1% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 12.17% in last one year as compared to a 4.94% drop in NIFTY and a 13.93% drop in the Nifty Pharma index.
Biocon Ltd spurts 2.76%, rises for fifth straight session
Biocon Ltd is quoting at Rs 430.55, up 2.76% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 26.86% in last one year as compared to a 5.01% slide in NIFTY and a 13.99% slide in the Nifty Pharma.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: JSW Steel, Muthoot react to results; Tata Steel, Power Grid report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Two Nifty 50 companies Tata Steel and Power Grid along with broader market names like ITC Hotels, Hindustan Copper, Godfrey Phillips, Gland Pharma, Cochin Shipyard, Deepak Nitrite, Balrampur Chini, Arvind, Bajaj Electricals, Aarti Drugs, Aether Industries, Alembic Pharma, NCC, NHPC, Premier Energies, SAIL, SJVN, Solara Active Pharma, Symphony, Thangamayil, Triveni Engineering, VST Tillers, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. JSW Steel, Muthoot Finance, Apollo Tyres, Endurance Tech, Voltas, are some of the other result reactions today. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
D-St surges 1% on reports govt to cut tax on foreign bond bets
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday. The Nifty and Sensex saw significant gains. This rise was driven by reports of a potential tax cut on foreign investments in Indian bonds. The rupee also strengthened. This news eased investor concerns. Pharma, Metal, and Financial Services sectors performed well. Foreign and domestic institutions were net buyers of shares.