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Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
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.
Stocks to buy: Sagar Doshi suggests Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare, Page Industries shares to buy
The Indian stock market saw a marginal rise amid optimism over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. Nifty 50 advanced 0.11%, and the BSE Sensex increased by 0.17%. Despite this, Bank Nifty fell nearly 200 points, while analysts suggested specific stocks to buy.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Individual investors sold Rs 13,000 crore worth stocks, but Zerodha clients kept buying: Nithin Kamath
Retail investors sold equities, but Zerodha clients bought heavily, highlighting divergence. Overall, direct retail ownership declined while mutual fund holdings hit record highs, reflecting a structural shift toward professionally managed investments and rising domestic institutional dominance in Indian equity markets
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
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 ...
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests GE Shipping, Arvind shares to buy for short-term
On April 6, Nifty 50 and Sensex fell, continuing a trend of losses amid concerns over Middle East tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.47% to 22,606.1, while Sensex fell 0.59% to 72,886.6. Eleven out of sixteen sectors reported losses, with small-cap down 0.3%.