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Blue Star Ltd Slips 2.25%
Blue Star Ltd has lost 11.17% over last one month compared to 1.58% fall in BSE Consumer Durables index and 0.57% drop in the SENSEX
Cotec Healthcare, Deepa Jewellers receive SEBI's nod to float IPOs
Cotec Healthcare and Deepa Jewellers get SEBI approval for IPOs, plan fresh issues and OFS to fund capacity expansion, working capital and general corporate needs, to list on BSE and NSE
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.
Stocks to buy: Sagar Doshi suggests Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare, Page Industries shares to buy
The Indian stock market saw a marginal rise amid optimism over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. Nifty 50 advanced 0.11%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 0.17%. Despite this, Bank Nifty fell nearly 200 points, while analysts suggested specific stocks to buy.
Stock Market Highlights: BSE Sensex ends in green after 1,000 point intra-day crash; Nifty50 closes at 23,650 as IT stocks rally comes to rescue - The Times of India
Stock Market Highlights: BSE Sensex ends in green after 1,000 point intra-day crash; Nifty50 closes at 23,650 as IT stocks rally comes to rescueThe Times of IndiaWhy is market falling today? Sensex falls 600 points, Nifty below 23,500; 5 key factors behind bloodbathThe Economic TimesSensex Today Ends Marginally Higher | Nifty Above 23,600 | Gland Pharma Up 15%Equitymaster
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.
Nifty above 23,500 level; pharma shares in demand
At 10:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 228.50 points or 0.31% to 74,837.48. The Nifty 50 index rose 98.85 points or 0.42% to 23,511.40.
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.
Sun Pharma, 5 stocks hit 52-week highs, rally up to 25% in a month
Sensex surged 940 points as six BSE 100 stocks hit 52-week highs, signalling strong bullish momentum. Stocks like Adani Ports, Nestle India and Sun Pharma led gains, supported by solid monthly performance and positive investor sentiment in a rising market
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.