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Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
ONGC, Oil India remain tactical buys amid high crude prices; policy risk may rise: ICICI Securities
ONGC and Oil India remain tactical investment ideas if crude prices stay elevated, said Probal Sen, Energy Analyst at ICICI Securities. He noted that even realisations of $75–$80 per barrel would be positive for upstream companies. However, if oil sustains above $100 per barrel for a prolonged period, the probability of government intervention could increase. Sen added that authorities may explore measures to limit gains for producers to ease pressure on consumers.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Watch | A war trade will be on oil and not on gold, says Rohit Srivastava
Indiacharts and Strike Money founder Rohit Srivastava said gold may not sustain sharp gains despite geopolitical uncertainty, as it typically rallies briefly before correcting. He believes oil offers a stronger trading opportunity, noting that WTI crude has broken above the $70.5 per barrel resistance level. If prices hold above this mark and tensions escalate, oil could potentially move toward $100 per barrel, making energy markets the primary focus during conflict-driven volatility.
Iran war: Crude unlikely to cross $100 despite Hormuz disruption, says X-Analysts’ Mukesh Sahdev
As missiles fly across West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, energy markets are bracing for volatility. However, X-Analysts Founder and CEO Mukesh Sahdev believes the oil shock may be less severe than feared, with global producers, seasonal demand factors and prior market pricing helping prevent an extreme spike in crude prices.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
Market Wrap: Sensex ends 317 points higher, Nifty above 25,550 aided by L&T, RIL
India’s markets rebounded from early losses, ending the session on a positive note. Broad-based buying supported gains, led by major industrial, energy, and consumer stocks. Public sector banks, auto, and FMCG sectors outperformed, while IT and select media stocks faced selling pressure. Market sentiment remained firm despite volatility.
Live: Nifty unfazed by US-Iran tensions, ends week with gains | Closing Bell
Markets trade firm with NIFTY gaining 100 points above 25,550 and Sensex up 300 points, even as India VIX jumps 7%. IT stocks extend losses for the third straight day, while Bank, Metal and FMCG counters see strong buying. Top Gainers: Hindalco Industries, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro Top Losers: Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bharti Airtel Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP Research, Religare Broking and market expert Sunil Subramanian
Stocks to Watch Today: TVS Motor, Exide Industries, Meesho, Groww, Gujarat Themis, Glenmark Pharma, Hindalco, Eicher Motors, Divis Labs, NTPC in focus on 25 May
Stocks to Watch, 25 May: Stocks like NTPC, Hindalco Industries, Eicher Motors, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Colgate Palmolive India, Divis Laboratories, Tata Capital, Lenskart Solutions, LG Electronics, Meesho, ICICI Prudential AMC, and Billionbrains Garage Ventures Groww will be in focus on May 28.
Markets end higher in volatile week; rupee recovers from record low
The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose marginally by ₹1.79 lakh crore during the week. Among the gainers, Reliance Industries led the increase in market capitalisation, while ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and Axis Bank witnessed a decline in their market capitalisation.
Taking Stock: Nifty manages to close above 23,900 amid volatility; power, metal, media shine
Hindalco Industries, Power Grid Corp, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle, Eternal, NTPC were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were ONGC, ITC, HDFC Life, HDFC Bank, Wipro.
Taking Stock: Market recovers but Nifty ends below 24,000; Sensex falls 583 pts
More than 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Himadri Speciality, HFCL, Sai Life Sciences, Coal India, Hitachi Energy, Navin Fluorine, ONGC, Apar Industries, MCX India, Lloyds Metals, Chennai Petro, among others.