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Small-caps, PSUs and pharma remain Gautam Shah's top market themes for 2026
Gautam Shah, Founder of Goldilocks Global Research, sees the Nifty remaining range-bound between 23,150 and 24,000, while forecasting the small-cap index could rise to 20,000. Shah also believes Indian IT stocks are nearing a bottom and that PSU stocks could deliver 25-30% returns over the next 12-18 months.
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmer
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their effect on peace deal hopes. Broader markets are performing better. India VIX, a volatility measure, dropped. Top Sensex losers included HDFC Bank and Infosys. Sun Pharma shares led gains. Midcap and smallcap indices saw small gains.
Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec suggests Bear Spread on Nifty; key levels here
Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared a Bear Spread strategy on Nifty, and a Bull Spread strategy on Aurobindo Pharma.
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.
Market at Close | Bharti Airtel, Cipla lead rally as Sensex jumps 790 points, Nifty tops 23,650
The Sensex rose 790 points to close at 75,399, while the Nifty gained 277 points to settle at 23,690. The Nifty Bank index advanced 673 points to 54,129, and the Midcap index climbed 675 points to 60,840.
Vodafone Idea and 4 other midcap stocks hit 52-week highs, rally up to 40% in a month
Benchmark indices ended marginally higher as five BSE 150 Midcap stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, reflecting strong investor sentiment and bullish momentum. Vodafone Idea, SAIL, MCX, Laurus Labs and Ajanta Pharma recorded notable monthly gains, signalling sustained buying interest despite subdued broader market performance overall.
Nifty May futures trade at a premium
Dixon Technologies (India), Cipla and HDFC Bank were the top traded contracts.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
Nippon India Mutual Fund raises stake in this healthcare stock. Do you own? - Mint
Nippon India Mutual Fund raises stake in this healthcare stock. Do you own?Mint
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.