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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.
Apollo Hospitals, Honeywell Automation rally; Sensex falls 135 points, Nifty flat
The Sensex declined 135 points to close at 75,183, while the Nifty settled 4 points lower at 23,655 after slipping below the 23,700 level. Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Tech Mahindra were among the top losers on the Nifty.
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.
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.
Kotak AMC’s Shibani Sircar Kurian bets on financials and healthcare; cautious on IT
Shibani Sircar Kurian, Head -Equity Research and Fund Manager at Kotak Mahindra AMC, which manages assets worth nearly $4.79 billion, said the ongoing Middle East conflict remains the biggest concern for Indian markets due to its potential impact on oil prices, growth and earnings. She said Kotak AMC remains selective, favouring financials, healthcare and parts of industrials, while staying cautious on smallcaps and Indian IT amid AI-led disruption. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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
Q4 Results Live Updates: Tata Tech gains most since listing; CAMS up 6% ahead of earnings call
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is an important day when it comes to results as two big Nifty 50 constituents will be reporting their results today and those are Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra. For L&T, the company's West Asia exposure and commentary on the same will remain a key talking point, while M&M's demand outlook will also be watched by the street. Along with them, stocks like Hero MotoCorp, Coforge, SRF, Marico, United Breweries, Ajanta Pharma, PNB, Raymond and Shoppers Stop will also be reporting their results today. Follow for all the LIVE updates.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: DMart shares down 4%, ideaForge Technologies up 16%; Ambuja report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Amubja Cements, Manappuram Finance, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Technologies, KEI Industries, Jindal Stainless, BHEL, Aarti Industries, Sobha, Quess Corp, Tata Chemicals, Wockhardt, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. Also watch for earnings reactions from Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CDSL, NSDL, Zen Technologies, Mazagon Dock and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings reactions.
Q4 Results This Week: L&T, BHEL among 120-plus companies set to report numbers
From Nifty 50 names like Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer, to important broader market names like BHEL, Manappuram Finance, Lupin, Petronet LNG, Urban Company, Paytm and others, these companies will be reporting their March quarter results over the course of this upcoming week.
Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — 4 May 2026
Buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends three stocks to buy on Monday — Reliance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Sun Pharma