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Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?
Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.
Infosys, OFSS, TechM, other IT stocks gain up to 3% despite weak market sentiment. Here's why
IT stocks such as Infosys and Oracle Financial Services Software gained, while LTIMindtree, Coforge, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis and Persistent Systems also posted strong gains. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 dropped over 1% as the rupee hit a record low and bond yields surged to all-time highs.
Silver Imports Rocket 157%, Gold Jumps 82% In April, Trade Data Shows
Gold imports rose 24% to hit an all-time high of USD 71.98 billion in 2025-26
INR hits record low beyond 96 per dollar mark during intraday moves
The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.86 (provisional) against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee. Indian shares also reversed early gains to end modestly lower on Friday as Hormuz concerns persisted and the Trump-Xi summit yielded little progress on the war in Iran. The domestic currency has registered over 6 per cent losses so far this year, and in the past six trading sessions, it has depreciated nearly 2 per cent as Iran war risk escalation pushed crude oil prices higher. The dollar index moved northwards after strong US retail sales and stable labour market data reduced expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Global uncertainties, relatively high valuations, and the lack of AI-led investment opportunities have weighed on capital flows.
Gold discounts in India hit all-time high, China premiums stay firm
India gold discounts hit records after import duty hike and weak demand, prices surge then ease, while China sees steady premiums on strong investment and industrial buying.
GE Shipping jumps 10% to hit all-time high after Q4; dividend announced
The board of GE Shipping has declared 4th interim dividend for FY 2025-26 of ₹11.70 per share to the equity shareholders of the company. The company has set May 20 as the record date.
High costs pull India Inc's foreign borrowing down 51%
The rupee ended fiscal 2026 as the worst performer in Asia against the US losing close to 10% of its value in a year marked by record exits from Indian equities by overseas investors amid a global scramble for dollar-based assets. Opening the financial year at Rs 85.59 per dollar, the rupee ended at Rs 94.83. It has since weakened to an all-time Rs 95.96 per dollar.
Railway Board pulls up zones over poor pace of environmental initiatives, orders fast-track efforts
Indian Railways is pushing for faster execution of environmental projects. The Railway Board has urged all zones to complete these initiatives effectively and on time. This is crucial for achieving the goal of becoming a Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030. A significant fund was allocated last year, but progress has been slow.
India rupee slips to record low near 96 per USD as energy risks deepen
The Indian rupee hit an all-time low, driven by high oil prices and portfolio outflows straining the economy. Policymakers are considering tax reductions for foreign investors on bonds to attract dollar inflows. Persistent balance of payments deficits and rising wholesale inflation signal ongoing rupee weakness.
BSE jumps 4% to cross ₹4,000 mark, hits all-time high; buy, sell or hold?
Following the announcement of its Q4FY26 results on May 7, BSE shares advanced on three out of five trading days, gaining 6 per cent overall.
IT Stocks Extend Decline For Fourth Straight Session Amid AI, Growth Concerns; Persistent Systems, Coforge Lead Losses
The continued declines in the tech shares has pushed the Nifty IT Index more than 40% below its all-time high reached in December 2024.
NLC India zooms 15%, hits all-time high on posting healthy Q4 results
In the March quarter (Q4FY26), NLC India reported a 189 per cent increase in net profit to ₹1,393.46 crore, as compared to ₹481.96 crore a year ago.