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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 ...
Stocks to buy below ₹100: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Next week, Bank Nifty's trading range is set between 57,000 and 59,000, with breakouts suggesting future trends. Analyst Mehul Kothari advises buying Trident, UCO Bank, and MMTC under ₹100, as the Indian market remains strong amid mixed signals and easing crude oil prices.
RBI issues Master Direction for Credit Derivatives
In pursuance of the announcement made in the Union Budget for FY 2026-27, to enable the introduction of derivatives on credit indices and total return swaps on corporate bonds, the Reserve Bank of India had issued Draft Directions on February 6, 2026, seeking feedback from market participants, stakeholders and other interested parties. The feedback received on the draft directions has been examined and consequent modifications have been suitably incorporated in the final Master Directions.
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.
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in May
India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose 34% year-on-year to 1.02 million, while total spending increased only 6.3% to ₹2.02 lakh crore.
India's active credit cards cross 120 million in May
India’s credit card market crossed 120 million active cards in May, driven by strong new additions even as spending growth slowed, according to RBI data. Net card additions rose 34% year-on-year to 1.02 million, while total spending increased only 6.3% to ₹2.02 lakh crore.
RBI notifies final credit derivatives directions, expands risk-management tools
The RBI has issued final directions for credit derivatives, paving the way for products such as credit index derivatives and total return swaps while expanding risk-management options for market participants as part of broader bond market reforms.
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per cent
HDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%. The insurer solidified its position among the top three, achieving a 10.8% new business market share. Profit after tax reached Rs 1,910 crore, and assets under management grew to Rs 3.75 lakh crore.
Sensex closes 109 points higher, Nifty above 24,050; IndiGo, M&M among top gainers
Indian stock markets closed with modest gains on Sensex monthly expiry day, as both indices erased significant intraday advances. Sensex added 109 points to 77,100.47, and Nifty 50 climbed 34 points to 24,056. Strong performances from IndiGo, M&M, and Maruti Suzuki bolstered the gains, while Power Grid shares saw notable declines. The broader market, however, dipped into the red.
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points Higher As Oil Slips To Pre-Iran War Levels - NDTV
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Jumps 500 Points Higher As Oil Slips To Pre-Iran War LevelsNDTVSensex Today | Stock Market Live: Nifty at 24,200, Sensex up 550 pts; IndiGo, Max Healthcare, Maruti Suzuki top gainersMoneycontrol.comStock Market Today Live, June 25: Nifty holds above 24,100, Sensex rises 500 pts led by auto, healthcare stocksBusinessLine
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.