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Bharti Airtel pips HDFC Bank to become India’s second most valued company by m-cap; shares jump 11% in 4 sessions
Bharti Airtel has become the second-largest firm by market capitalisation, overtaking HDFC Bank. Analysts predict further growth as the stock breaks through previous resistance levels, with expectations to hit ₹2,100 soon.
Sensex rises over 400 points to cross 75,000; Nifty above 23,500 despite weak rupee
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday. This is happening even as oil prices remain high and the rupee nears a record low. Bharti Airtel shares are leading the gains. Other sectors like Pharma and Metal are also performing well.
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. ...
Vodafone said to weigh move to transfer part of India unit stake
Vodafone Group Plc is planning a capital boost for its Indian venture, Vodafone Idea Ltd. The UK telecom giant may transfer some of its shares to the Indian company. This move aims to strengthen Vodafone Idea's financial standing and aid its debt-raising efforts. The company is seeking significant loans to clear government dues and fund future growth.
Gainers & Losers: Vodafone Idea, ONGC among 7 big stock movers on Wednesday
Domestic markets surged Wednesday as oil fell below $100. Nifty and Sensex rose over 1%, with notable stock-specific movements across sectors in today's session
ICICI Bank, L&T drag Nifty below 24,050; Sensex falls 252 points as rupee hits record low
The Nifty closed below the 24,050 mark, with ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among the biggest drags on the index.
HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel among 10 largecap stocks with up to 35% upside potential. Check list
Brokerages remain optimistic on select largecap stocks despite rising geopolitical risks and inflation concerns. Stocks across banking, telecom, auto and infrastructure sectors offer upside potential of up to 35%, supported by improving fundamentals, earnings visibility and valuation comfort, making them attractive picks for investors navigating volatile market conditions.
The Hosteller raises Rs 150 crore led by PROMAFT Partners in Series B funding
The Hosteller has raised ₹150 crore in a Series B funding round led by PROMAFT Partners and V3 Ventures, with participation from ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Merisis Wealth Trust and family offices. The company said the round is the largest institutional fundraise by a backpacker hostel chain in India.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 15: RailTel Corp, Coforge, Anant Raj, Suzlon Energy, Hindustan Zinc among top gainers
On April 15, Indian markets surged as investors reacted positively to potential US-Iran negotiations. The Nifty and BSE Sensex gained 1.63% and 1.64%, respectively, while many stocks in technology and real estate sectors performed well, though a few faced declines.
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 ...
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers
Renewed Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices caused the Indian stock market to retreat, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nifty 50 fell nearly 1% and the S&P BSE Sensex by 1.22%, while the broader market saw gains in several sectors.
Tejas Networks, Redington to Netweb Technologies: These 5 stocks rise up to 19% despite stock market crash
Tejas Networks and Redington shares surged 19% and 17% respectively on February 27, despite falling benchmark indices. The Sensex and Nifty 50 declined over 1% amid geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, highlighting contrasting stock performance.