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Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.

Mid & small-cap stocks firm despite oil shocks and global uncertainty: But will the trend continue?
Amidst the uncertainties, Indian mid- and small-cap indices have delivered a standout performance in the last two months. The Nifty Smallcap 100 has surged over 20% from its March 2026 lows. The Nifty Midcap 100 has climbed nearly 15%, touching fresh highs in May 2026.
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.
Sensex rises 400 points, Nifty above 23,700 as Trump postpones attacks on Iran
Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second day, with Sensex and Nifty opening higher. Cooling bond yields, lower oil prices, and consistent FII buying fueled investor optimism. IT stocks led the rally, while Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also saw gains.
Sensex rises 120 points, Nifty above 23,400 as rupee recovers from all-time low. What lies ahead?
Indian stock markets rebounded on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty ending a four-day losing streak. The recovery was driven by a stronger rupee and easing oil prices, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Broad-based optimism saw midcap and smallcap indices also gain, with Asian Paints leading the ascent.

KPIT Tech to Eternal - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set for a muted start, with GIFT Nifty trading at 23,431. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have declined for four consecutive sessions, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows, indicating a negative short-term trend.
Nifty trades below 23,600 level as intense selling continues on domestic bourses
The domestic equity barometers extended losses in early afternoon trade as rupee weakness, sustained foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices, and renewed concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty continued to trade below the 23,600 level. Oil & gas shares witnessed some bit of value buying at lower levels.
Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr
Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...
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Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
INR regains momentum as oil prices retreat
The Indian rupee regained some momentum in opening trades on Wednesday as Brent crude prices retreated from their elevated level after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Oil prices fell to USD 108 per barrel, as signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East offset the lingering supply concerns. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95, then gained some ground and touched an early high of 94.95, registering a gain of 23 paise from its previous low. Yesterday, the counter ended at 95.18. Indian benchmark indices also opened higher with the Sensex rising over 250 points and Nifty 50 comfortably above 24,100, amid signs of easing tensions in the Middle East.

Nifty 50 slips below 24,000: What are the key levels to watch for next week?
On April 30, Indian stock indices fell nearly 1% due to rising crude oil prices and foreign fund exits. The Nifty 50 and Sensex closed at 23,997.55 and 76,913.50, respectively. Despite this, both indices showed weekly gains, breaking previous losing streaks.