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Mphasis to Glenmark - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set to open lower, with the Gift Nifty at 23,882, down 97 points. Benchmark indices fell on profit-taking and rising crude oil prices, leading to cautious sentiment. Nifty 50 faces immediate hurdles at 24,100 and support at 23,800.
Nifty Midcap 100 hits all-time high even as Sensex, Nifty slide
Midcap stocks outperformed benchmark indices as domestic investors continued to favour the segment despite geopolitical tensions and sustained foreign investor selling
Hindustan Zinc's Rampura Agucha Mine receives Zinc Mark certification
Hindustan Zinc has achieved another milestone in responsible production with its Rampura Agucha Mine - the world's largest underground zinc-lead mine, now becoming India's first Zinc Mark certified mine. Zinc Mark is a globally recognised assurance framework that validates responsible zinc production against internationally benchmarked Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, responsible sourcing practices, and value chain transparency.
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.
India’s realty sector sees rise in ESG-linked fundraising amid tighter lending
Indian real estate is embracing green finance. Investment funds and property platforms are linking their fundraising to environmental and governance standards. This trend is attracting institutional investors seeking stable returns and lower risks. Recent deals by Sundaram Alternates, Brookfield India REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, and Nexus Select Trust highlight this growing focus on ESG-aligned real estate.
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.
Sebi, NISM and IICA sign MoU to strengthen capital markets, focus shifts to governance and ESG - The Times of India
Sebi, NISM and IICA sign MoU to strengthen capital markets, focus shifts to governance and ESGThe Times of India
Sebi may allow third-party payments in mutual funds, ease transaction norms
The proposal marks a departure from current regulations that require that all mutual fund transactions must happen with the investor’s verified bank accounts, to enable maintenance of a digital trail.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
Infosys cuts Q4 bonus payouts after up to 100% variable pay in previous quarter: Report
Infosys has reduced performance bonus payouts for Q4 FY26 to an average of 70%, down from 85% in Q3. Payouts varied by employee level, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the global tech sector amid AI advancements that are impacting traditional IT services.
Infosys, TCS, Coforge And All IT Stocks Rally As Rupee Depreciates
This comes after Nifty IT saw a slump of over 12% in just one month. Just this year, the sector has fallen over 22%.
Why 10 stocks suffered massive Rs 17,000 crore mutual fund selloff in April
Mutual funds aggressively booked profits in April, offloading an estimated Rs 17,000 crore from 10 major stocks like HDFC Bank and Wipro. This strategic sell-off occurred amid concerns over earnings risks, geopolitical uncertainty, and stretched valuations, even as many of these stocks saw significant rallies.