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Nifty June futures trade at premium
Tata Motors PV, HDFC Bank and Infy were top traded contracts
Defence shares in demand; MTAR, Astra Microwave, Paras rally up to 7%
At 12:24 PM on Wednesday, the Nifty India Defence index was the top gainer among thematic indices up 2.8 per cent as against a 0.3 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
Beyond the hype: 5 under-the-radar stocks common across India's 3 largest smallcap portfolios
India's top three smallcap mutual funds, managing over Rs 1.5 lakh crore, show strong consensus by holding five under-the-radar stocks across their portfolios. These include Kalpataru Projects International, KIMS, City Union Bank, PVR Inox, and Carborundum Universal, collectively representing 5.34% of their combined assets.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for Biocon
Indian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalizing on growing demand as major pharmaceutical companies shift focus to newer weight-loss drugs. Currently the third-largest global insulin provider, Biocon is significantly expanding production. This strategic move addresses a critical gap in the market, particularly in emerging economies.
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.

Top Gainers & Losers on June 15: Aarti Industries, Gabriel India, Apar Industries, HFCL, HPCL among top gainers
Dalal Street continued its upward trend with benchmark indices rising over 1% on June 15, bolstered by declining crude oil prices after US-Iran conflict resolution and a stronger Indian rupee. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both recorded gains, while broader markets saw even higher advances.

Why top fund managers think foreign investors could return to India
India's market outlook is improving as oil prices ease and geopolitical risks recede. Sunil Singhania, Founder of Abakkus Asset Manager, Prashant Khemka, Founder, Whiteoak Capital and Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra AMC explain why foreign investor sentiment could improve, where earnings growth is strongest, and which sectors—from banks to renewables—offer the most compelling opportunities.

Top Gainers & Losers on June 12: MTAR Tech, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, Anant Raj, UCO Bank, HPCL among top gainers
The Indian stock market surged on June 12, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex gaining 2% and 2.1%, respectively, amid easing tensions in the Middle East. Strong buying across sectors, particularly in auto and real estate stocks, marked the day despite some laggards.
'Bear beneath the barrel': Mirae Asset sees weak demand limiting oil rally
The path of least resistance for Brent over the next two quarters appears skewed to the downside, with Brent prices likely drifting below $90/bbl

Nifty 50 target cut by Citi to 26,000 - Key risk factors, top picks explained
Citi has highlighted Financials, Telecom, Healthcare, Defence and Utilities as their key "overweights", while IT Services, Staples, Metals are their top "underweights." It has also added Hitachi Energy into its list of top picks having initiated coverage on the stock recently.
Nuvama gets nod for MF biz, eyes SIF foray; CMR Green shares up 29%
Nuvama gets Sebi approval to enter the mutual fund business, while CMR Green Technologies surges 29% on debut after a heavily subscribed IPO

Nifty 500 Q4 Review: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, Tata Motors Among Top Winners, Losers; Key Sector Trend — Read Motilal Oswal's Report
Of the 23 key sectors, 14 posted double-digit profit growth in Q4 FY26.