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Sensex rises over 250 points, Nifty above 23,900 as markets extend gains; HCL Tech among top gainers
Indian stock markets surged for a third consecutive day, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains amid optimism around a potential Iran-US peace deal framework. While positive macro factors like falling crude oil prices and a stable rupee offer resilience, concerns remain regarding the monsoon's impact on inflation and FII flows.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Market Rally: Nifty, Sensex Up Over 1%, All Sectors In Green: Three Reasons Why Markets Are Rising Today
The broader indices are trading positively, with Nifty Smallcap 250 higher by 1.58%, while the Midcap 150 rose 1.55%.
Block deal: Goldman Sachs picks stake in this smallcap stock that surged 50% in 6 months
GNG Electronics witnessed a Rs 175 crore block deal as promoter Vidhi Khandelwal sold shares to domestic mutual funds and foreign investors. Institutional interest comes amid optimism over the company’s leadership in the refurbished electronics market and strong growth prospects.
Sebi mulls easing executive remuneration disclosure norms for AMCs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday proposed easing executive remuneration disclosure requirements for asset management companies (AMCs) by replacing individual name-wise disclosures with consolidated disclosures, citing industry concerns over privacy and competitive disadvantages. "This would provide a holistic and structured view of senior management compensation, enabling unitholders to assess the overall quantum of remuneration at the senior management level, while aligning the level of disclosure with considerations of materiality and proportionality," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Currently, mutual fund AMCs are required to disclose on their websites the remuneration of chief executive officers (CEOs), chief investment officers (CIOs), chief operating officers (COOs), the top 10 highest-paid employees, and all employees earning at least Rs 1.02 crore annually or Rs 8.5 lakh per month if employed for part of the year. Sebinoted that while listed AMCs are already subject

Nifty 500 Q4 Review: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, Tata Motors Among Top Winners, Losers; Key Sector Trend — Read Motilal Oswal's Report
Of the 23 key sectors, 14 posted double-digit profit growth in Q4 FY26.

Tata Mutual Fund Curbs Large Inflows Into Gold ETFs Amid Record Surge in Demand
Tata Mutual Fund offers investors two routes to gain exposure to gold ETFs.

Stock Market Crash: Nifty, Sensex Down 1%, All Sectors In Red: Three Reasons Why Market Fell Today
The broader market also faced pressure with the Nifty Smallcap 250 falling almost 1.79%, and the Nifty Midcap 150 dropping about 1.46%.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
F&O Talk: Nifty may consolidate further; Sudeep Shah's strategy on TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower following the RBI's hawkish stance, despite falling oil prices. Analyst Sudeep Shah anticipates a consolidation phase for Nifty, with key support at 23,100-23,050 and resistance at 23,550-23,600. Bank Nifty shows resilience, while IT stocks underperform.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: A 12% return is a really good job in markets, says HSBC MF CEO Kailash Kulkarni
HSBC Mutual Fund CEO Kailash Kulkarni urged investors to keep return expectations realistic, saying a 12% annual return is a strong outcome in equity markets. Speaking at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit, he highlighted export-led manufacturing as a key long-term opportunity and said AI could empower retail investors through better access to information.
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top LosersEquitymaster