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Mcap of 7 top valued firms erodes by ₹1.54 trn, Reliance takes biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. In a holiday-shortened last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 639.61 points, or 0.84 per cent, and the NSE Nifty declined 171.55 points, or 0.72 per cent. From the top 10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion in their valuations, while State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 46,078.3 crore to Rs 17,87,039.40 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 33,333.06 crore to Rs 11,46,641.84 crore. The valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 25,408.96 crore to Rs 11,14,886.53 crore and that of TCS dived Rs 22,920.58 crore to Rs 8,15,480.75 crore. The market capitalisation (mcap) of Hindustan Unilever ...
INR traded with a depreciating bias amidst widening of merchandise trade deficit and rise in oil prices: RBI annual report 2025-26
The Indian Rupee (INR) traded with a depreciating bias during the year amidst trade related uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows in the equity segment, RBI noted in its annual report 2025-26. The Indian Rupee (INR) experienced bouts of volatility amidst rise in geopolitical tensions and tariff related uncertainties. The widening of merchandise trade deficit and rise in oil prices during the last quarter added to the headwinds. The Reserve Bank intervened in the forex market through operations in the onshore/ offshore OTC and exchange traded currency derivatives segments to maintain orderly market conditions and contain excessive volatility in the exchange rate, the report noted.
Dividends, bonuses and stock splits in June 2026: Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, LIC, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, others in focus - Upstox
Dividends, bonuses and stock splits in June 2026: Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, LIC, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, others in focusUpstox
Sensex rises 220 points, Nifty nears 24,000 on Iran-US ceasefire extension reports
Indian stock markets opened muted but recovered on Thursday morning. Investors assessed Middle East political developments. Declining oil prices provided a boost. IT stocks led gains on the Sensex. Broader markets also traded in the green. Foreign investors remained net sellers of Indian equities on Wednesday.
GIFT Nifty signals muted start for Dalal Street amid cautious trade
Indian markets traded flat on Wednesday, influenced by derivatives expiry and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a cautious recovery hinges on stable crude oil prices and receding energy supply concerns. However, renewed US-Iran tensions and military strikes have revived geopolitical risk premiums, narrowing the path for further gains.
Stocks in news: RIL, Coal India, IDFC First Bank, Zydus Life, ONGC
Markets traded subdued with the India VIX correcting nearly 15% this week, though this hasn't significantly impacted benchmark index movement. RIL announced its AGM for June 19, 2026, while Coal India's government offer-for-sale will exercise the oversubscription option. Bharat Dynamics reported a 58.5% YoY drop in Q4 FY26 net profit, contrasting with Ashok Leyland's 14% YoY rise.
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 ...
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex drops 100 pts, Nifty near 23,900; HDFC Bank, ONGC top losers - BusinessLine
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex drops 100 pts, Nifty near 23,900; HDFC Bank, ONGC top losersBusinessLine
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.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
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.