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Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...

Baroda BNP Paribas MF sees easing crude boosting rate-sensitive stocks, chemicals
Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund Senior Fund Manager Jitendra Sriram said softer crude prices could improve sentiment for India and support interest rate-sensitive sectors. He believes refining, oil marketing and select specialty chemical companies may benefit if West Asia tensions ease. Sriram also cautioned that higher raw material and logistics costs may pressure corporate earnings over the next few quarters despite resilient recent results. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Markets close in green; Adani Ports, Godrej Properties, BHEL rally on Q4 results
The Sensex rose 356 points to 77,269, while the Nifty gained 122 points to close at 24,119. The Nifty Bank index underperformed, adding just 15 points to end at 54,879.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty extends gains by over 260 points; Banking index up 600 pts
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are blooming from positive cues. The Nifty is up over 200 points, surging towards 24,200. The Nifty Bank index is up over 350 points, rising to 55,300. Maruti, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports and HUL are the top gainers.

Nippon Life AMC Q4 profit up 29%; declares ₹12.50 final dividend
The company’s mutual fund quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM) rose 30% YoY to ₹7.25 lakh crore, while total closing AUM increased 18% YoY to ₹7.73 lakh crore.

Stocks to Watch for April 17: Wipro, HDFC Life, Axis Bank, RVNL and more
From Wipro expecting to grow between -2% to 0% in constant currency terms for the first quarter of FY27 on a sequential basis to HDFC Life reporting a total annualised premium equivalent of ₹5,254 crore for Q4FY26, these are some stocks to track ahead of Friday's trading session.

Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
Game of cards: Top banking players opt for tight gambit, rivals up the ante
Since the start of the calendar year, major devaluations have hit multiple premium and super-premium cards, shocking the high spenders. No card has been spared, be it the ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (removal of some vouchers for accelerated rewards), American Express Platinum Travel (higher spend milestones for bonus rewards), or Axis Bank (removal of three popular transfer partners without advance notice). HDFC Bank, too, has asked its Infinia customers to clock in annual spends of at least Rs 18 lakh or maintain a total relationship value of at least Rs 50 lakh to retain the by-invite-only metal.

Real Estate, Auto stocks rebound after Iran ceasefire; RBI leaves rates unchanged
Following the policy outcome, the Nifty Bank index rose 4.70%. Auto and realty stocks surged by up to 7% each, while consumer stocks gained around 4%.

Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Sensex drops 300 points, Nifty below 22,650 as Trump's threats to Iran push oil above $110/barrel
Indian stock market got off to a negative start after US President Donald Trump's increased threats towards Iran. Consequently, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. Major companies like IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries experienced significant losses.