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NBCC India secures ₹52 crore work orders from Indian Overseas Bank, Health Ministry
Shares of NBCC (India) Ltd ended at ₹93.94, down by ₹1.53, or 1.60%, on the BSE
Federal Bank, Indian Bank, MCX & Nalco in MSCI Global
Global index provider MSCI has announced significant changes to its indices. Federal Bank, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, and National Aluminium Company are set to join the Global Standard Index. This move is anticipated to bring substantial investment into these stocks. Adani Energy Solutions will not be added due to surveillance measures.
MSCI rejig: MCX, Indian Bank included, but RVNL, Kalyan Jewellers out
MSCI’s May 2026 index rejig kept India’s overall representation in the MSCI Standard Index unchanged at 165 stocks, even as four companies, including MCX and Indian Bank, were added and four others, such as Rail Vikas Nigam Limited and Kalyan Jewellers, were removed. The changes will take effect after market close on May 29. MSCI also carried out a major clean-up in the Small Cap index, where more than a dozen Indian stocks are set to exit.
MSCI Rejig: MCX, Indian Bank make the cut; RVNL, Kalyan Jewellers dropped
On the flip side, HUL, Bajaj Finance, TCS, ONGC, UltraTech, Infosys, HAL, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle India, Power Grid are among the 75 names whose weightage will see a decline on the MSCI Standard Index.
Indian Banks poised for double-digit corporate credit growth on infra, energy, data centre push
Indian banks foresee robust corporate loan growth this fiscal year. Demand is surging from key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Major lenders like SBI and Bank of Baroda report strong loan pipelines. This expansion signals a positive outlook for business lending across the country. However, banks face liquidity challenges in sustaining this growth.
Indian banks poised for double-digit corporate credit growth on infra, energy, data centre push
Indian banks foresee robust corporate loan growth this fiscal year. Demand is surging from key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Major lenders like SBI and Bank of Baroda report strong loan pipelines. This expansion signals a positive outlook for business lending across the country. However, banks face liquidity challenges in sustaining this growth.
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. ...
NMDC, HCC among 5 stocks to buy below ₹100 for up to 23% upside: Angel One
Top stocks to buy below ₹100: Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One recommends buy on NHPC, NMDC, HCC, South Indian Bank and Lloyd Engineering for up to 23% upside potential based on technical chart patterns.
Indian Bank Q4 profit rises 5% to Rs 2,956 crore
Indian Bank announced a 5% increase in net profit for the fourth quarter. The bank saw its operating profit rise and its gross and net non-performing assets fall significantly. Despite challenges foreseen in treasury operations due to global events, the bank projects steady growth in advances for the current fiscal year. Deposits also showed robust growth.
India can handle oil at current levels; financials may recover: Allspring’s Prashant Paroda
As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz show signs of easing, Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments, believes markets are already factoring in a resolution. He adds that while Indian financials initially took a hit, recent earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are in line with expectations, and stable loan growth could support a gradual recovery in the sector.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 16: GMDC, Netweb Tech, Adani Power, Sonata Software, YES Bank among top gainers
On April 16, the Indian stock market closed with modest losses after a recent rally. The Nifty 50 fell 0.18% while the Sensex dropped 0.21%. Broader markets showed gains, indicating a bullish tone, amid improving sentiment from potential US-Iran negotiations.
'Rate action unlikely in FY27; if any, it could be a rise,' say economists
Indian markets expect a prolonged pause in policy rates. Economists foresee no immediate tightening as higher global energy prices have a limited impact. The Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain rates through FY27. While most anticipate a pause, a rate hike is considered more probable than a cut if the Iran conflict persists and affects growth.