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BSE 100 rejig: Paytm, Ashok Leyland and CG Power enter index; Adani Group-owned Ambuja, 2 more exit
Paytm, Ashok Leyland, and CG Power were added to the BSE 100, replacing Ambuja Cements, Tube Investments, and Colgate-Palmolive, effective today. TVS Motor entered the BSE Sensex 50, dislodging Adani Enterprises.
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.
Sensex reshuffle announcement on Friday: Trent may give way to Hindalco or Shriram Finance
BSE is set to announce its semi-annual Sensex reshuffle on Friday. Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research predicts Trent's exit due to a slide in free-float market capitalization. Hindalco Industries or Shriram Finance are the likely replacements, with Hindalco potentially having a higher chance of inclusion.
Shriram Finance or Hindalco may enter Sensex in June: Nuvama
Market watchers anticipate significant shifts in the BSE Sensex this June. Hindalco Industries or Shriram Finance are poised for inclusion, potentially attracting substantial passive investment. Conversely, Trent is expected to be excluded due to a dip in its free-float market capitalization. Nuvama predicts the announcement on May 22, with changes effective June 19.

Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead Gains - Dalal Street Investment Journal
Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead GainsDalal Street Investment Journal
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.
Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.

JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd Falls 2.81%, BSE Metal index Drops 1.03%
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 12.05% over last one month compared to 5.98% gain in BSE Metal index and 3.38% drop in the SENSEX
Hindustan Zinc Ltd Spurts 4.72%, BSE Metal index Gains 1.42%
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 19.41% over last one month compared to 4.76% gain in BSE Metal index and 2.86% drop in the SENSEX
Hindustan Zinc Ltd Spurts 2.92%
Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 14.73% over last one month compared to 4.29% gain in BSE Metal index and 2.51% drop in the SENSEX
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