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Bears tighten grip as GIFT Nifty hints at a weak start for D-St
Benchmark indices ended negatively on Friday amidst volatility, with Nifty forming a bearish weekly pattern. Analysts suggest a failure to surpass 23,800-24,000 could lead to testing 23,200-23,000 support. A move above this range might signal a pause in the downtrend, potentially pushing the index towards 24,500-24,600.
Here's why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares will be in focus on Monday
Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance are down 21% so far in 2026, underperforming its peers such as HDFC Life, which is down 19%, LIC, which has declined 6%, and SBI Life, which is down 9% so far this year. The stock though, continues to trade above its issue price of ₹334.
Prudential Plc to buy 75% Bharti Life stake for ₹3,500 crore, cut ICICI Pru Life holding to 10%
The London-based insurer says the move marks a strategic reset in India, as it secures majority control of Bharti Life Insurance while complying with regulations on ICICI Prudential stake reduction.
Trade Setup for May 18: Nifty likely to consolidate between 23,100-23,900 after volatile week
Nifty started Friday's session on a positive note and extended gains to touch an intraday high of 23,839. However, selling pressure at higher levels dragged the index lower towards the day's low.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Market Cap Of Nine Of Top 10 Valued Firms Erodes By Rs 3.12 Lakh Cr; Reliance Biggest Laggard
Reliance Industries remained the most valued firm followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and LIC.
Mcap of 9 top valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 trn, Reliance biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 3.12 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 2,090.2 points, or 2.7 per cent, while the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 532.65 points, or 2.2 per cent. "Markets ended the week lower, breaking out of their three-week consolidation phase amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia, persistent weakness in the rupee, and rising inflationary concerns," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The sharp rise in crude oil prices above the USD 105-per-barrel mark intensified worries over imported inflation, fiscal stress, and pressure on corporate margins, he said. From the top-10 pack, Bharti Airtel emerged as the only winner. The market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 1,34,445.77 crore to Rs 18,08,420.81 crore. State Bank of India's valuation eroded by Rs 52,245.3 crore to Rs 8,88,862.32 crore. The valua
India Missed Out On AI And Now Its Run As Market Darling May Be Over
The NSE Nifty IT Index has dropped more than 26% this year to around its lowest since 2023, caught in a broader global selloff in services and old-economy stocks exposed to AI disruption.
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Nifty’s fragile trend flags deeper volatility as selling pressure intensifies
Nifty ended the week under sharp corrective pressure as selling dominated and volatility spiked. The index remains structurally weak below key moving averages, with support at 23,200–23,000 and resistance near 24,300–24,500. Elevated VIX, weakening momentum indicators and expanding Bollinger Bands signal a volatile, cautious week ahead for traders.
Shankar Sharma compares Nifty 50 vs bank FD returns over 12 years — the results may surprise you
Shankar Sharma's analysis reveals the Nifty 50 Total Return Index achieved a 9.38% post-tax CAGR over 12 years, while bank fixed deposits yielded 4.93%. Despite lower returns, bank FDs showed a superior risk-adjusted return ratio.
ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance to SBI: Axis Securities picks top banking, NBFC stocks to buy post Q4 results 2026 - Mint
ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance to SBI: Axis Securities picks top banking, NBFC stocks to buy post Q4 results 2026Mint
Smaller banks find it harder to hit a home run
Larger banks are dominating the home loan market. Mid-sized private banks are struggling as competition squeezes profits. State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are expanding their mortgage books. These big lenders use lower funding costs and wider reach. They see home loans as a way to build lasting customer relationships.