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NSE active client base shrinks 7% in FY26: What changed across brokers
NSE active retail clients fell 7% in FY26 to 4.57 crore, Groww gained share as Zerodha, Angel One and Upstox slipped, traditional brokers like ICICI and SBI Securities improved.
Angel One shares up 5% despite decline in month-on-month client acquisition in March
Retail turnover market share for Angel One declined by 108 basis points on an overall basis from last month, while F&O market share declined by 101 basis points. Both metrics grew by 26 basis points and 68 basis points year-on-year.
INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
Stock Market Crash News Today Live: Nifty, Sensex Plunge 2.5% As Crude Logs Historic One-Day Rally
The rupee weakened by 46 paise against the US dollar to 92.20. Meanwhile, Brent and WTI crude Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, climbing above $114 per barrel as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel intensified
LIVE: Oil Below $80 | Accenture Misses Estimates | IT Stocks In Focus | Opening Bell
Global markets rebound sharply as US equities recover from Wednesday's sell-off. The Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, led by chip stocks, while Intel jumped 10% after President Trump announced a partnership with Apple on chip designs. Meanwhile, Accenture's earnings and guidance came in below expectations, putting IT stocks in focus. Oil prices remain below $80 a barrel, US bond yields stay elevated, and the dollar index hits a one-year high. Back home, Indian markets closed higher for the fifth consecutive session, with Nifty ending above 24,150. Will the momentum continue? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts as they decode all the key global and domestic market triggers ahead of the opening bell.
LIVE: US Fed leaves rates unchanged, signals hike ahead | Brent oil still below $80 | Opening Bell
US Fed holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%, signals one more hike this year. US bond yields and dollar surge after the FOMC decision, while Brent crude remains below $80 despite fresh geopolitical tensions. Markets react to developments around the US-Iran agreement, rising Middle East risks, and mixed global equities. Plus, Dow tumbles 500 points, Asian markets hit record highs, gold slips, and GIFT Nifty points to a gap-up start for Indian markets.
LIVE | Trump Says Op Epic Fury coming to an end | Oil slides 7%, Brent at $102 | Dollar lower
Global markets remained cautiously optimistic amid mixed economic and geopolitical signals. Donald Trump warned that Iran could face intensified bombing if it failed to agree to a peace deal, raising geopolitical tensions and supporting safe-haven demand. Asian equities were largely higher, with Nikkei 225 crossing the 62,000 mark for the first time, while Wall Street benchmarks gained 1–2% on hopes of global deal progress, pushing the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite to record closes. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index fell to 85 and the 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.35%, boosting gold prices to over a one-week high near $4,678 per ounce. Crude oil prices also stayed elevated, with Brent around $101 per barrel and WTI near $95, while GIFT Nifty signaled a weak start for Indian markets.
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.