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US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.
Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.
Yes Bank shares rise today as Bank Nifty rebalancing inflows kick in; forex card issue in focus
The gains in Yes Bank stock today came as markets priced in passive inflows linked to the lender's entry into the Nifty Bank under revised weightage norms. February 26 marks one of the scheduled tranche adjustments for the index reshuffle.
Kotak Mahindra Bank stock falls 2.6%, top Nifty loser; analysts hail Q4 results margin gains, but flag RoE lag
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s asset quality improved during the quarter, with gross non-performing assets easing sequentially, while provisions declined sharply, supporting earnings.
Chartist Talks: Milan Vaishnav expects Nifty to defend 23,700 support next week, believes this stock looks overbought after 47% rally in April
Milan Vaishnav sees enough evidence that the Relative Strength of Nifty Bank is weak against the Nifty; this Index may relatively underperform the Nifty on week-on-week basis for some time.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end over 1% higher; bank, midcap stocks lead recovery
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian markets closed higher on Monday, with benchmark indices gaining over 1 percent after recovering sharply from early losses, as optimism around a potential Iran-US ceasefire improved sentiment and eased concerns over oil supply disruptions. PSU banks and realty stocks outperformed with gains of over 2 percent, while metals, auto and FMCG also advanced.
Taking Stock: Nifty ends near 23,150 in volatile trade; pharma, private banks rally
ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Grasim, M&M, JSW Steel were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Infosys, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, Trent, Eternal.
Taking Stock: Markets rebound; Nifty reclaims 24,150, Sensex jumps 600 pts
Among the top gainers on the index were Maruti Suzuki India, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, ITC Limited, and Reliance Industries. On the downside, InterGlobe Aviation, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, NTPC, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv were among the key laggards.
Taking Stock: Markets extend losses; Nifty slips below 24,200, Sensex declines 852 pts
Biggest Nifty losers were Trent, M&M, Shriram Finance, SBI Life Insurance, Tech Mahindra, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Labs, Cipla, Jio Financial, Adani Enterprises, Apollo Hospitals.
Bank Nifty falls 400 pts from day's high, private banks outperform; what lies ahead?
The Nifty Private Bank Index outperformed the broader banking gauge, ending 0.55 percent higher.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Bandhan Bank, SBI Life Insurance, Hexaware Technologies, Angel One, Arvind, and others on May 20?
The market may continue to consolidate until it gives a decisive move beyond the previous week's trading range. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Live: Banking stocks fuel Nifty above 24,500; Uncertainty persists on US-Iran talks | Closing Bell
Indian markets ended lower, dragged by weakness in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex slipped over 650 points, while the Nifty 50 fell below 24,450. HCL Technologies led the decline, logging its sharpest fall in 11 years after weak guidance, pulling down peers like Infosys and TCS. Despite the headline fall, market breadth remained positive with broader markets outperforming, as smallcaps extended gains for a second straight session. Financials were under pressure, with ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank slipping. On the upside, stocks like Tata Consumer Products, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever emerged as key gainers.