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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...
RBI eases rules for banks to include quarterly profits in regulatory capital
The Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks - Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026 said a bank may reckon the profits in the current financial year for capital to risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR) calculation on a quarterly basis subject to certain conditions, including a prescribed formula.
'Maybe he was cheated': Anil Ambani's lawyers respond as SC hears ₹27,300 crore bank fraud probe
The Supreme Court heard the Reliance Communications case as CBI alleged ₹27,300 crore fund diversion, while Anil Ambani’s lawyers questioned the investigation and attachments.
ICICI Bank, L&T drag Nifty below 24,050; Sensex falls 252 points as rupee hits record low
The Nifty closed below the 24,050 mark, with ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank among the biggest drags on the index.
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Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Raymond James strategist: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank resilient; backs commodities, gold
Matt Orton, Chief Market Strategist at Raymond James explains the global market rebound, highlights AI-driven earnings strength, outlines India’s outlook amid energy pressures, and makes a case for a commodity supercycle with 5% gold allocation.
India can handle oil at current levels; financials may recover: Allspring’s Prashant Paroda
As geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz show signs of easing, Prashant Paroda, Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets at Allspring Global Investments, believes markets are already factoring in a resolution. He adds that while Indian financials initially took a hit, recent earnings from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are in line with expectations, and stable loan growth could support a gradual recovery in the sector.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 16: GMDC, Netweb Tech, Adani Power, Sonata Software, YES Bank among top gainers
On April 16, the Indian stock market closed with modest losses after a recent rally. The Nifty 50 fell 0.18% while the Sensex dropped 0.21%. Broader markets showed gains, indicating a bullish tone, amid improving sentiment from potential US-Iran negotiations.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Market cap jumps ₹10 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Sensex surged 1,264 points to close at 78,111, while the Nifty 50 advanced 389 points to settle at 24,231. The rally was led by heavyweights including Reliance Industries Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Infosys Ltd.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.