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Mphasis to Glenmark - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set to open lower, with the Gift Nifty at 23,882, down 97 points. Benchmark indices fell on profit-taking and rising crude oil prices, leading to cautious sentiment. Nifty 50 faces immediate hurdles at 24,100 and support at 23,800.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian equity benchmarks closed modestly higher on Friday, with financial stocks leading the gains. The Nifty and Sensex edged up, though pharma and healthcare weakness capped the rise. Analysts noted the market's indecisive range-bound movement, awaiting a decisive breakout above 23,800 for further upward momentum or a fall towards 23,600.
Nifty could hit 27,000 once geopolitical tensions ease: Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO
Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO Nimesh Chandan projects 15% earnings growth for Nifty in FY28, with EPS rising to the ₹1,420–1,440 range, making valuations look attractive. He backs metals, construction, and cement as long-term plays on a global supply chain shift, holds gold and silver in the multi-asset portfolio, and flags El Niño and elevated US yields as key risks keeping Indian interest rates high in the near term.
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.
Mangalam Worldwide’s board approves 1:10 stock split as smallcap rises 120% in a year
Mangalam Worldwide has approved a 1:10 stock split, under which each equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be subdivided into 10 shares of Re 1 each, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The decision was cleared by the board on May 15, 2026.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Zydus Lifesciences, Solar Industries on Friday for gains up to 15%
Nifty 50 closed higher for a second straight session, driven by banking, metal and pharma stocks despite IT weakness. Analysts see 23,800 as a crucial resistance level, while recommending Zydus Lifesciences and Solar Industries India for near-term gains on strong technical indicators and bullish momentum.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex tumbles over 700 pts, Nifty below 24,000; con... - The Economic Times
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Gold loans power Small Finance Banks' growth as microfinance asset quality weakens
Small Finance Banks are shifting focus to secured loans like gold loans. This move aims to stabilize their financial health and earnings. The unsecured microfinance sector continues to face high bad loan ratios. This strategic pivot is happening as regulators encourage diversification. Some larger banks are also growing their microfinance business. This change is crucial for long-term stability and growth.
Cigniti Tech exits Nifty indices following amalgamation with Coforge
As part of the changes, Cigniti Technologies will be removed from the Nifty Microcap 250 index and replaced by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India.
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
Small & midcaps rally! Wockhardt, Coforge, other stocks surge up to 14%. Do you own any?
Smallcap and midcap stocks surged on Wednesday, outperforming broader market indices with gains of around 1% each. This rally was fueled by strong earnings reports, a fall in oil prices, and renewed market optimism. Key gainers included Coforge, SRF, and Wockhardt, driven by significant profit increases and strategic investments.
The Bengal boom: 7 stocks that surged up to 22% after BJP win and should you still buy?
Smallcap investors are piling into the “Bengal theme” after the BJP’s landslide win in West Bengal, driving sharp rallies in state-linked stocks. IFB Agro surged 27% and Dhunseri Tea 22%, leading seven stocks posting double-digit gains. However, analysts caution that real industrial transformation will take years, with market attention already shifting to West Asia tensions and upcoming earnings.