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Sensex rises over 300 points, Nifty above 23,700 even as rupee declines, oil prices rise
Indian stock markets opened higher for the third straight day, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains. This positive sentiment was broad-based, with mid and small-cap indices also trading in the green. Nifty IT led sectoral gains, while Nifty PSU Bank saw a decline.
MSCI Rejig: MCX, Indian Bank make the cut; RVNL, Kalyan Jewellers dropped
On the flip side, HUL, Bajaj Finance, TCS, ONGC, UltraTech, Infosys, HAL, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle India, Power Grid are among the 75 names whose weightage will see a decline on the MSCI Standard Index.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Stock Alert: Wockhardt, Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, Manappuram Finance, Aarti Industries
Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra and Mahindra, Punjab National Bank, Marico, Hero Motocorp, Lloyds Metals and Energy, SRF, Coforge, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ajanta Pharma, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aadhar Housing Finance, Gallantt Ispat, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Voltamp Transformers, AAVAS Financiers, Lloyds Engineering Works, Alkyl Amines Chemicals, SJS Enterprises, Shilchar Technologies, GNG Electronics, Gujarat Heavy Chemicals, Aeroflex Industries, Shanthi Gears, Shoppers Stop, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries, Cigniti Technologies, Raymond Realty, Raymond, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets, PTC India Financial Services, Spandana Sphoorty Financial, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India), CFF Fluid Control, DCW, Automobile Corporation of Goa (ACGL), Paushak, Mafatlal Industries, B Right Realestate, Kothari Petrochem, Foseco Crucible (India), Sutlej Textiles and Industries, Primo Chemicals, Onward Technologies, Kriti Nutrients, Jenburkt Pharma, Kriti Industries ..
Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to increase in FY27 on lower interest rates
In the next fiscal year, non-banking finance companies are likely to increase their borrowing from banks due to the attractive lower interest rates available. Additionally, the unpredictable geopolitical landscape is making external commercial borrowings less appealing. To mitigate funding challenges, NBFCs may turn to securitisation for support.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
INR regains momentum following RBI initiatives
The Indian rupee gained 14 paise to close at 93.04 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, following the Reserve Bank's initiatives designed to curb speculation and dampen volatility in the rupee. Though the RBI measures are rupee-positive, unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation continue to put pressure on the rupee. The RBI tightened its rules to curb speculative positions and capped banks' net open positions at USD 100 million. Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end sharply higher on Monday after reports emerged that the United States and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to explore a potential 45-day truce that could lead to a more permanent resolution to the conflict.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests ACME Solar, Shriram Finance, Hindalco shares to buy today
On March 20, Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher after a significant drop, buoyed by easing oil prices. The indices experienced a decline of 3.3% previously, with HDFC Bank losses leading. ACME Solar shows bullish momentum while Shriram Finance and Hindalco indicate bearish trends.