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Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook; Bharti Airtel, Polycab among top stock picks
Nifty outlook for today: Option data suggests a broader trading range in between 23,800 to 24,800 zones while an immediate range between 24,100 to 24,600 levels
Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.

Stocks to buy for short term: From Kotak Mahindra Bank to Ashok Leyland - Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends 3 shares - Mint
Stocks to buy for short term: From Kotak Mahindra Bank to Ashok Leyland - Jigar Patel of Anand Rathi recommends 3 sharesMint

Premier Energies shares react to Q4 results, fund raise; check revised price targets
Premier Energies has guided for FY27 capital expenditure of ₹5,100 crore as part of its broader multi-year investment programme worth ₹12,000 crore planned between FY26 and FY28.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
Crude@$100+: The Rs 3 lakh crore power boom you might be missing
The US-Israel-Iran conflict has significantly boosted India's power and energy stocks, with Nifty Energy's market cap rising by Rs 3 lakh crore as Brent crude exceeds $100. Foreign investors are pouring into power generation and transmission, viewing it as a macroeconomic hedge. Companies like Adani Power and BHEL are leading the surge, while oil marketing companies face losses.
Smallcaps rally! IIFL Finance, Hindustan Copper, Meesho, other stocks jump up to 7%
Smallcap stocks, including IIFL Finance, Meesho, and GRSE, surged up to 7% on Wednesday, outperforming benchmark indices. This rally occurred despite broader market caution, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 index showing robust gains. Experts remain optimistic about mid and smallcap earnings, viewing recent corrections as opportunities.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.

Trade Setup for May 6: Nifty manages to hold 24,000 but banking index holds the key
The Bank Nifty continued to lag, ending 0.6% lower and trading below key moving averages. Analyst Sudeep Shah said the 54,100-54,000 zone will act as a crucial support for Bank Nifty. A break below 54,000 could trigger further downside towards 53,400.
KEI Industries drops after brokerage downgrade; Q4 PAT rises 26% YoY
KEI Industries fell 2.61% to Rs 4,926.65 after a foreign brokerage downgraded the stock from 'overweight' to 'equal weight,' even as the company reported a strong performance in Q4 FY26.

KEI Industries shares fall 6% after Morgan Stanley downgrade; check new target
Morgan Stanley moved to 'Equal Weight' after a 35% outperformance versus the Sensex over the past six months.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: DMart shares down 4%, ideaForge Technologies up 16%; Ambuja report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Amubja Cements, Manappuram Finance, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Technologies, KEI Industries, Jindal Stainless, BHEL, Aarti Industries, Sobha, Quess Corp, Tata Chemicals, Wockhardt, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. Also watch for earnings reactions from Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CDSL, NSDL, Zen Technologies, Mazagon Dock and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings reactions.