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Stock Market Live Updates Today: Equities trade higher as BSE Sensex jumps over 420 points, Nifty trades above 23,770 - The Times of India
Stock Market Live Updates Today: Equities trade higher as BSE Sensex jumps over 420 points, Nifty trades above 23,770The Times of India
Nifty trades above 23,800 level; European mkt opens higher
At 13:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 536.24 points or 0.71% to 75,714.93. The Nifty 50 index surged 158.25 points or 0.67% to 23,812.65.
11 MF-backed microcap stocks rallied up to 515% in a year; 7 turned multibaggers
Despite the Nifty Microcap 250 index remaining largely flat over the past year, several microcap stocks delivered extraordinary gains. ET Markets identified 11 microcap companies held by over 20 mutual fund schemes as of April 2026, of which seven turned multibaggers, reflecting strong institutional conviction and sharp wealth creation in select pockets of the market.
SBI Mutual Fund raises stake in Bandhan Bank. Check details - Mint
SBI Mutual Fund raises stake in Bandhan Bank. Check detailsMint
Sensex jumps 427 pts; auto shares advance for 4th day in row
At 12:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex added 427.10 points or 0.57% to 75,614.09. The Nifty 50 index rose 135.90 points or 0.57% to 23,790.60.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in PI Industries over 7%. Details here
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund increased its stake in PI Industries to 7.16% from 5.12% by acquiring 4.38 lakh shares on May 20, 2026. The fund has now purchased over 30.9 lakh shares since October 2025, showing strong institutional confidence.

Mint Explainer: Are Sebi's third-party mutual fund payments a risk or convenience?
Sebi has recommended third-party transactions for mutual fund investments in certain scenarios in a consultation paper issued on Wednesday.

Indian Overseas Bank approves ₹5,000 crore fund raise via FPO, QIP, rights issue
Shares of Indian Overseas Bank ended at ₹33.77, up by ₹0.37, or 1.11%, on the BSE.
Grasim Industries among 7 large-cap stocks that hit 52-week highs and rallied up to 25% in a month
Seven large-cap stocks from the BSE 100 index, including Grasim Industries, hit 52-week highs despite the weak Sensex. These stocks showed strong bullish momentum, rallying up to 25% over the past month.
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.
Over 15 MF schemes cut exposure to these 10 stocks in April ’26. Do you own any?
Over 15 mutual fund schemes trimmed stakes in 10 major stocks in April 2026, signalling growing caution as market volatility and geopolitical risks rise.
Barometers trade sideways; consumer durables shares advance
At 12:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 79.13 points or 0.09% to 75,247.82. The Nifty 50 index rose 8.95 points or 0.04% to 23,663.40.