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Hindustan Zinc Ltd down for fifth straight session
Hindustan Zinc Ltd is quoting at Rs 629.35, down 0.17% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 42.26% in last one year as compared to a 3.93% slide in NIFTY and a 43.84% spurt in the Nifty Metal index.

Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead Gains - Dalal Street Investment Journal
Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead GainsDalal Street Investment Journal

Market at Close | Hindalco, Reliance, BPCL lead market recovery; Sensex ends 118 points higher
The Sensex rose 118 points to close at 75,318, while the Nifty gained 41 points to settle at 23,659, holding above the 23,650 mark at close. Nifty Bank advanced 153 points to 53,562, and the Midcap Index climbed 301 points to 61,323.

Stocks to watch: Lenskart, BPCL, Hindalco among 10 shares in focus today; check list here
Stock market today: The Indian stock market is likely to continue its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a negative opening on Wednesday. Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on 20 May.
7 large-cap stocks post highest quarterly profits in 10 quarters
Several NSE large-cap companies reported record March 2026 quarterly profits, surpassing previous ten-quarter highs by over 25%. Strong operational performance, improved fundamentals, and favorable market conditions boosted earnings for firms including ABB India, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Muthoot Finance.
National Aluminium Company Ltd up for third straight session
National Aluminium Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 414.2, up 1.46% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 131.97% in last one year as compared to a 5.39% slide in NIFTY and a 47.08% slide in the Nifty Metal index.
Hindalco Industries Ltd spurts 2.66%
Hindalco Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 1101.6, up 2.66% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 66.57% in last one year as compared to a 5.39% drop in NIFTY and a 47.08% drop in the Nifty Metal index.

Nifty Recovery Fails To Signal Trend Reversal; Hindustan Copper Breakout Keeps Stock In Focus
On the daily chart, Nifty formed a green candle with shadows on both sides, reflecting sharp intraday movement. The index, however, continued to post a lower high and lower low compared with the previous session.
Federal Bank, Indian Bank, MCX & Nalco in MSCI Global
Global index provider MSCI has announced significant changes to its indices. Federal Bank, Indian Bank, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, and National Aluminium Company are set to join the Global Standard Index. This move is anticipated to bring substantial investment into these stocks. Adani Energy Solutions will not be added due to surveillance measures.
Vedanta Ltd rises for third straight session
Vedanta Ltd is quoting at Rs 320.85, up 5.18% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 93.67% in last one year as compared to a 4.86% slide in NIFTY and a 46.23% slide in the Nifty Metal index.
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.
MSCI Rejig: Adani Energy, MCX, Federal Bank enter Global Standard Index; RVNL, Hyundai Motor, Kalyan Jewellers removed
MSCI has excluded Hyundai Motor India, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kalyan Jewellers and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) from the index.