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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.
Bonus issues, stock splits & dividends: SBI among 18 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own any?
A total of 18 stocks will turn ex-date for corporate actions like dividends and bonus issues next week, with prominent names including State Bank of India and Godrej Consumer Products. Investors must hold shares by the record date to be eligible for these benefits.

These major companies are rewarding shareholders with hefty dividends this year
MRF Limited, Britannia Industries, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India and Tata Consumer Products announce final dividends for FY26, with SBI payout on June 4, 2026

SBI’s CS Setty expects margins above 3%, sees up to 15% loan growth backed by ₹5 lakh crore pipeline
SBI Chairman CS Setty said the bank remains comfortable on margins, liquidity and asset quality despite pressure from lower rates, while strong demand across retail and corporate segments is expected to support double-digit loan growth in FY27.

Profit Exclusive: SBI Can Disburse Up To Rs 80,000 Crore MSME Loans Under ECLGS, Says Chairman CS Setty
Loan growth across retail segments including home loans, personal loans and gold loans, he says, has been robust and the bank expects the trend to continue in FY27.

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.

Q4 Results Today: SBI, Swiggy, Hyundai Motor, Urban Company Over 75 Companies To Declare Earnings
Titan, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Tata Consumer Products, MCX and Kalyan Jewellers India are among the companies that will declare Q4FY26 results on May 8.
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
AI to reshape next phase of financial market infrastructure: SBI Chairman CS Setty
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty foresees artificial intelligence revolutionizing financial markets. AI will enhance risk management and operational efficiency. Institutions like Clearing Corp of India will become pre-emptive risk managers. The future demands intelligent scale and agile systems. Cybersecurity and resilience remain paramount as digitization advances.

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