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Indian banks more exposed to West Asia crisis among APAC region: Moody's
Indian banks face significant exposure due to energy import reliance. Higher fuel costs will strain consumers and businesses, increasing credit stress. Non-bank lenders with unsecured retail loans are particularly vulnerable. Despite these pressures, Indian banks possess strong capital buffers.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 27: JP Power Ventures, Adani Total Gas, HFCL, Swiggy, Suzlon Energy among top gainers
On May 27, the Indian stock market showed little movement amidst US-Iran conflict uncertainty. The Nifty 50 closed down 0.03%, and the Sensex fell 0.19%. Sector performance varied, with Nifty Media rising 3% and Nifty Private Bank among the top decliners.
Stocks in news: Coal India, Marico, Fino Payments Bank, L&T, Physicswallah
Indian markets closed lower amid global volatility and geopolitical concerns, with analysts expecting continued choppiness due to monthly expiry. Several stocks like Coal India, Marico, and L&T are in focus due to news developments, including government stake sales, new product launches, and order wins.
Markets may have bottomed out; Nifty could head towards 25,800: Rohit Srivastava
Rohit Srivastava, Founder of Indiacharts & Strike Money, believes Indian markets have likely formed a bottom and could gradually move higher over the next few months, with Nifty potentially heading towards 25,800. He remains bullish on Bank Nifty after a technical breakout and sees strength returning to broader markets through improving liquidity. Srivastava remains cautious on IT stocks despite short-term trading opportunities, while Reliance Industries and select private banks continue to show improving trends.Disclaimer: Network18 and TV18, the companies that operate CNBC-TV18, are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.
INR rebounds under Rs 96/$ mark tracking positive cues from local equities
The Indian rupee rose for the second consecutive session on Friday to close at 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on softening of crude oil prices and supposed intervention by the Reserve Bank. Markets found some comfort after comments from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that diplomatic talks linked to the Iran situation were moving in a constructive direction. Moreover, positive domestic equities and a decline in US treasury yields also supported the rupee. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Friday, giving up some early gains amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. The NIFTY 50 and BSE Sensex settled higher, with the Sensex up 231.99 points (0.31%) to end at 75,415.35 and the NIFTY adding 64.60 points (0.27%) to close at 23,719.30.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
INR recovers from historic lows as oil pulls back; RBI announces $5 billion US Dollar/INR swap auction to defend rupee
The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday as global investors noted a slight pullback in crude oil prices over the recent comments on a potential final stage of the US-Iran conflict. INR opened at Rs 96.25 per dollar and hit a high of 96.05 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter ended near the next critical level of 96.86, a new historic low. Meanwhile, in a major structural intervention to stabilise domestic financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction. Scheduled to take place next week on Tuesday, May 26, the central banks move is specifically engineered to inject durable, long-term Rupee liquidity into the commercial banking system. The Indian Rupee has faced persistent downward pressure, depreciating significantly against the American greenback in recent weeks due to ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting foreign capital flows. By deploying this specialised monetary tool, ...
Five Stocks To Buy: IOC, Hitachi Energy, Bajaj Auto And More | May 21, 2026
Top picks include Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bank of India, power technology major Hitachi Energy India, heavy electrical equipment maker CG Power, and automotive giant Bajaj Auto.
India's Edible Oil Imports Rise 3% In FY26 On Nepal Duty-Free Surge, Industry Body Says
Nepal, which enjoys zero-duty access to Indian markets under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement, exported 7.36 lakh tonnes of edible oils to India during the year, more than double the 3.45 lakh tonnes shipped in the previous fiscal, a rise of 113%.
Reliance Industries, TCS, HDFC Bank among 10 companies with highest FII selling in Q4. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors have sold $53 billion worth of Indian equities since late 2024, with HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel among stocks witnessing the heaviest FII outflows.
Sensex rises over 300 points, Nifty above 23,700 even as rupee declines, oil prices rise
Indian stock markets opened higher for the third straight day, with Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains. This positive sentiment was broad-based, with mid and small-cap indices also trading in the green. Nifty IT led sectoral gains, while Nifty PSU Bank saw a decline.