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Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Tata Motors PV, BHEL shares on 25 May
Domestic benchmark indices opened higher on May 25, buoyed by Brent crude prices dropping below $100 per barrel and optimism over a potential Iran peace deal. Nifty 50 rose 0.94% and BSE Sensex gained 1.02%. Analysts recommend buying Tata Motors and BHEL shares.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
Apollo Hospitals among 5 stocks hitting 52-week highs; rally up to 15% in a month
Indian stock markets saw a rally on Friday with the Sensex closing higher. Five companies from the BSE 100 index reached their 52-week highs. Grasim Industries, Varun Beverages, Samvardhana Motherson International, Hindalco Industries, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise all touched new yearly peaks. This indicates strong investor confidence and positive market sentiment.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Mindteck (India) Ltd Surges 5.21%
Mindteck (India) Ltd has lost 0.49% over last one month compared to 9.75% fall in BSE Information Technology index and 3.89% drop in the SENSEX
Five Stocks To Buy: BSE, Infosys, ICICI Bank And More | May 19, 2026
Top picks include financial market infrastructure major BSE, IT giants Infosys and Coforge, pharmaceutical major Sun Pharma, and private sector lender ICICI Bank.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 18: Gland Pharma, Coforge, PB Fintech, BSE, Voltas, Bharti Airtel among top gainers
Indian stocks marginally gained on May 18, driven by strong tech buying and pharma support, with Nifty 50 up 0.03% at 23,649 and BSE Sensex at 75,263. However, the broader market faced pressure as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 fell.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Oracle Financial Services, Sun Pharma shares to buy
Indian equity markets experienced a significant selloff on May 18, with Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping over 1%. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points, erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore in investor wealth amid weak global cues and a bearish trend across sectors.
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.
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