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Sebi proposes changes to ETF trading norms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed significant changes to the trading framework for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These reforms aim to enhance price discovery by introducing dynamic price bands and a new base price determination methodology. A pre-open call auction mechanism for commodity ETFs is also planned to better align trading limits with underlying asset movements.
Monarch Networth says Nifty can hit 28,000 in 2026, picks three top stocks
Monarch Networth Capital expects Nifty to reach 27,000-28,000 in 2026, driven by earnings recovery, capex growth and lower interest rates. The brokerage favours banking, telecom and IT sectors, while seeing opportunities in select midcap and smallcap stocks including SBI, HFCL and Hindustan Copper.
Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps Over 1,100 Pts, Nifty Eyes 24,000; IndiGo, HPCL Lead Rally After US-Iran Deal - Goodreturns
Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps Over 1,100 Pts, Nifty Eyes 24,000; IndiGo, HPCL Lead Rally After US-Iran DealGoodreturns
Rs 8L cr richer! Sensex zooms 1,100 pts, Nifty tops 24K. US-Iran truce among 5 drivers behind bull run
Indian equities experienced a robust start to the week, with the Sensex and Nifty surging over 1.5% each. This rally was fueled by an Iran-US peace framework and declining oil prices, mirroring positive global market trends. The significant gains boosted the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore.
Risks cloud hover over microfinance
The Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts. The microfinance market, meanwhile, turned the corner with the fourth quarter showing Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement, the highest in the last eight quarters. The sector's asset quality stress also subsided with the share of the portfolio which remained unpaid for 31 to 180 days being at 2%, as of end-March, compared with 6.3% a year ago.
ESAF Small Finance Bank's total business crosses Rs 50,000 cr
ESAF Small Finance Bank has achieved a significant milestone. Its total business has now surpassed Rs 50,000 crore. Deposits reached Rs 26,197 crore and advances stood at Rs 23,832 crore. The bank also reported a net profit of Rs 24 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026. Asset quality improved with lower NPAs.
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex jumps 700, Nifty above 23,350; IndiGo, Eternal lead; realty index up 2%
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 1.38 per cent and 1.61 per cent higher, respectively
HFCs emerge stronger after FY26 stress, asset quality recovers sharply; sector better placed for FY27: Report
Housing finance companies have emerged stronger after facing challenges. Asset quality has improved significantly. Loan growth is picking up, and profitability remains resilient. The sector saw a broad-based recovery in the fourth quarter of FY26. This was supported by better collections and healthy disbursement growth. HFCs are now better positioned to handle future challenges.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades lower; IndiGo in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: For the bulls, holding on to 23,000 on the downside for the Nifty will be key to preventing the index from declining further to levels of 22,700. On the upside, the index will first aim to cross the 23,250 - 23,300 zone before attempting to retest the 23,500 mark.
Mid and smallcaps get the money as Nifty lags
Investors are increasingly bullish on mid and small-cap stocks, reflecting a notable shift in market sentiment. The Advance-Decline Ratio has shown resilience for the past two months, leading to record highs in midcap and smallcap indices. Meanwhile, large-cap stocks are grappling with foreign selling pressure, suggesting that mid and small caps may continue to shine in the near future.
Sensex falls over 400 points, Nifty below 23,250 amid US-Iran tensions, persistent FII selling
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices saw substantial declines. This drop was influenced by renewed tensions concerning the Iran-US conflict and continued selling by foreign institutional investors. Several major stocks, including Bajaj Finance, faced losses. However, IT stocks showed resilience, moving against the general trend.
Sensex gains 430 points, Nifty above 23,650; IndiGo, Infosys, Asian Paints among top gainers
Indian stock markets bounced back on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw gains of 0.5 percent each. This recovery followed a significant drop in the previous trading session. IndiGo shares led the gains, surging over 4.5 percent after their Q4 results. Broader markets also opened positively, with midcap and smallcap indices rising.