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Six of top-10 firms add ₹88,678 crore in mcap, ICICI Bank biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued companies went up by Rs 88,678.1 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest winner. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 297.57 points, or 0.38 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 42.9 points, or 0.17 per cent. "Markets ended the holiday-shortened week with modest gains, advancing in three of the four trading sessions. Sentiment remained constructive, supported by easing crude oil prices, improving geopolitical developments in West Asia, and selective buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs)," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. The market valuation of ICICI Bank jumped Rs ...
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugs
The Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of the current 60% of total shelf life. This move aims to simplify business operations and ensure medicine availability. The change, however, will not affect specialized drugs like biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals. Officials believe this will cut down wastage and improve inventory management, ultimately benefiting patients.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests JSW Infrastructure, Ind-Swift Laboratories, Welspun Living shares to buy next week
The Indian stock market will remain closed on June 26 for the Muharram holiday. Benchmark indices extended their winning streak ahead of the holiday, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,056 and Sensex at 77,100.47, boosted by easing crude oil prices and supportive measures for the rupee.
Benchmarks hold their ground despite late profit booking
The benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Thursday, extending gains for a second straight session. The Nifty climbed to a more than one-month high of 24,261.60 around noon, supported by easing crude oil prices and buying in auto and FMCG stocks. However, profit booking in the second half erased most of the intraday gains, while weakness in metal, IT, oil & gas and energy stocks capped the upside. The Nifty still managed to close above the 24,000 mark. Broader markets underperformed, with the midcap and smallcap indices ending in the red.
Stocks to buy: Aurobindo Pharma, Delhivery, Ather Energy, says Ajit Mishra
Market outlook by Ajit Mishra: The analyst from Religare Broking expects Nifty to consolidate in the near-term; among stocks he recommends Delhivery, Ather Energy and Aurobindo Pharma.
Dalal Street set for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades higher
Indian markets bounced back strongly on Wednesday, with the Nifty closing over 24,000, fueled by renewed buying and falling energy prices. Brent crude dipped, easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a rise in market fear gauge, foreign institutional investors offloaded shares while domestic investors showed robust buying. The rupee also strengthened against the dollar.
Coal India Ltd eases for fifth straight session
Coal India Ltd is quoting at Rs 443.9, down 0.1% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 13.31% in last one year as compared to a 4.75% slide in NIFTY and a 11.87% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd up for third straight session
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd is quoting at Rs 400.85, up 1.03% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 1.79% in last one year as compared to a 4.99% slide in NIFTY and a 11.47% slide in the Nifty Energy index.
Dalal Street set for a firm opening as GIFT Nifty trades higher
Indian markets surged on Monday, with the Nifty closing higher, buoyed by positive US-Iran talks, falling crude prices, and strong global sentiment. Value buying in IT stocks and reduced market volatility also contributed to the rally. Analysts anticipate a continued positive outlook for Indian equities, driven by ongoing diplomatic progress and stable energy prices. Investors are advised to watch key technical levels as volatility may persist.
The AGM challenge: Mukesh Ambani seeks fresh RIL momentum after Rs 1.5 lakh crore wealth wipeout
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani faces shareholder scrutiny at the AGM following a Rs 1.5 lakh crore market cap decline. Investors seek clarity on Jio IPO timelines, AI monetization, and new energy ventures, anticipating fresh triggers to revive stock sentiment amidst steady earnings growth.
Market Trading Guide: Radico Khaitan among 2 stock recommendations for Friday
Domestic markets remained range-bound with a positive bias as optimism from the US-Iran peace deal faded amid hawkish Federal Reserve commentary. Rising energy-driven inflation concerns kept investors cautious. Analysts recommended VTL and Radico Khaitan, citing bullish breakouts, strong momentum and potential upside.
Siemens Ltd soars 0.06%, gains for fifth straight session
Siemens Ltd is quoting at Rs 3727.7, up 0.06% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 13.48% in last one year as compared to a 2.73% slide in NIFTY and a 14.16% slide in the Nifty Energy.