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INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
CCL Products, Sai Life Sciences on Mayuresh Joshi’s watchlist for earnings strength
Mayuresh Joshi, Director of Research at Marketsmith India, is watching earnings-resilient sectors such as consumer discretionary, banking, and pharmaceuticals as market remains volatile. Along with CCL Products and Sai Life Sciences, Strides Pharma Science and ICICI Bank are on his watchlist, while Vishal Mega Mart remains a domestic consumption play worth tracking.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 9 March 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — Aditya Birla Sun Life Amc, Aster DM Healthcare, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Astral, and Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciencs.
Bank shares rise up to 2% on RBI measures to draw dollar inflows; Canara, Yes Bank, PNB among top gainers
Nifty Bank index rose as much as 0.6 percent, extending gains for a fourth straight session. Eleven of its 14 constituents were trading in the green.
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.
Stocks to Watch Today: Infosys, Aurobindo Pharma, Swan Defence, Arvind SmartSpaces, Prostarm Info, CleanMax, ICRA, Dredging Corporation in focus on 08 April
Stocks to Watch, 8 Apr: Stocks like Ashiana Housing, Infosys, GAIL India, Aurobindo Pharma, Biocon, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries, Prostarm Info Systems, Arvind SmartSpaces, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, Aditya Birla Capital, Dredging Corporation of India, Aditya Birla Real Estate, and ICRA will be in focus on April 8.
LIVE: Nifty Bulls Return! Oil Crashes 4% | US-Iran Deal to Be Signed Friday in Geneva | Opening Bell
Indian markets are set for a strong gap-up opening as global sentiment improves following reports of a finalized US-Iran deal. Oil prices plunged 4%, US futures surged, and Asian markets rallied, providing a positive backdrop for equities. 📈 Key Market Triggers Today: ✅ GIFT Nifty signals a strong opening ✅ Brent crude falls 4% to $84 per barrel ✅ US-Iran deal expected to be officially signed in Geneva ✅ Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing supply concerns ✅ Dow gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 0.3% ✅ SpaceX surged 19% on its market debut ✅ Nifty closed above 22,500 and 20-day EMA ✅ Bank Nifty gained for the fourth straight week ✅ FIIs sold ₹1,082 crore, while DIIs bought ₹5,341 crore ✅ Rupee strengthened against the US dollar Watch the full Opening Bell analysis to know the key levels, global cues, and stocks to watch today.
Neutral Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail; target of Rs 65: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail with a target price of Rs 65 in its research report dated May 26, 2026.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Bandhan Bank, SBI Life Insurance, Hexaware Technologies, Angel One, Arvind, and others on May 20?
The market may continue to consolidate until it gives a decisive move beyond the previous week's trading range. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch Today: Bharat Electronics, Trident, JSW Energy, Pine Labs, Awfis Space, Hitachi Energy, CONCOR, Suprajit Engineering in focus on 26 May
Stocks to Watch, 26 May: Stocks like Container Corporation of India, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, Pine Labs, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Awfis Space Solutions, Hitachi Energy India, Suprajit Engineering, Rail Vikas Nigam, Bharat Electronics, One 97 Communications Paytm, and JSW Energy will be in focus on May 26.