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Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...

Volatility play: traders bet on 1.6% Nifty swing either way before next Tuesday amid West Asia uncertainty
Investors are using the direction-neutral ‘long straddle’ strategy to navigate a market caught between fragile peace hopes and the risk of a sharp oil-driven price shock. Will it pay off?
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.

Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next move - ChiniMandi
Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next moveChiniMandi
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.

Stocks to buy for short term: From HDFC Life to ONGC- Amol Athawale of Kotak Securities suggests 3 shares
Stocks to buy for short term: Amol Athawale from Kotak Securities identifies three promising stocks to watch over the next 1-2 weeks, including HDFC Life and ONGC. Each stock shows potential for bullish momentum, offering a strategic entry point for short-term investors.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.

Kotak’s Sanjeev Prasad warns on weak Nifty earnings quality, sees more fuel price hikes
India's oil companies are bleeding ₹24,000 crore a month. Sanjeev Prasad, MD and Co-Head of Kotak Institutional Equities breaks down what rising crude means for the market.

Investors may need to temper return expectations as capital costs rise, warns Kotak Pension Fund CIO
Nilesh Bharkhada says higher capital costs, slowing corporate earnings growth and crude oil above $100 a barrel could pressure valuations and trigger earnings downgrades.

Stock Market Outlook Next Week (18-22 May 2026): Sensex, Nifty Likely to Stay Volatile Amid Crude Oil Surge - Goodreturns
Stock Market Outlook Next Week (18-22 May 2026): Sensex, Nifty Likely to Stay Volatile Amid Crude Oil SurgeGoodreturns
Reliance Industries, TCS, HDFC Bank among 10 companies with highest FII selling in Q4. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors have sold $53 billion worth of Indian equities since late 2024, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel among stocks witnessing the heaviest FII outflows.