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Apollo Hospitals among 5 stocks hitting 52-week highs; rally up to 15% in a month
Indian stock markets saw a rally on Friday with the Sensex closing higher. Five companies from the BSE 100 index reached their 52-week highs. Grasim Industries, Varun Beverages, Samvardhana Motherson International, Hindalco Industries, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise all touched new yearly peaks. This indicates strong investor confidence and positive market sentiment.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Spikes 2.35%, BSE Auto index Rises 1.5%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has added 8.78% over last one month compared to 8.96% gain in BSE Auto index and 4.59% rise in the SENSEX
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd Falls 1.29%
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has added 6.13% over last one month compared to 7.25% gain in BSE Auto index and 5.02% rise in the SENSEX
Indian equities deserve higher FII allocation, but valuations stretched
India merits a higher allocation given its structural strengths. While the underlying business is strong, the valuations are not attractive, said Ramneek Kundra, chief investment officer at DSP Pension Fund Managers. But India’s premium to emerging markets has come down.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 22: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Nykaa, PTC Industries among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a sell-off on April 22, closing lower as technology stocks plunged. The Nifty 50 fell 0.81%, and S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.95%, with investors wary of US-Iran tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Ather Energy, Anand Rathi among 11 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 25% in a month
Sensex surged 919 points as 11 BSE 500 stocks, including Ather Energy and Titan Company, hit 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum, broad-based buying interest, and continued bullish sentiment in markets.
Honasa Consumer among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 21% in a month
Despite a sharp Sensex decline, seven BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week highs, including Ather Energy and ABB India, reflecting strong momentum, recent gains, and continued investor optimism amid broader market weakness.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers
Renewed Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices caused the Indian stock market to retreat, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nifty 50 fell nearly 1% and the S&P BSE Sensex by 1.22%, while the broader market saw gains in several sectors.