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Axis Bank Share Price Live Updates: Axis Bank's Closing Figures

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Amber Enterprises in focus, JPM, CLSA cut target for stock

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The India VIX remains near 20 and analysts see this as a worry. For the Nifty, 23,250 - 23,350 remains a support zone, while 23,700 - 23,800 needs to be crossed on the upside for a move back towards 24,000. HDFC Bank led the Nifty Bank recovery on Friday and the bulls would hope that continues as well.

Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund

JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.

JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers

GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.

Trade Setup for May 19: Nifty bulls hope Monday's 350 point recovery is not a 'trap'

What also needs to be monitored going into Tuesday's NSE weekly expiry is that for how long will the IT stocks keep piggy-backing on a weak rupee. It was IT that led the recovery on Monday before HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and other heavyweights also stepped up to play their part.

Sensex ends 77 points higher after recovery from day’s lows; Midcaps underperform

The Sensex rose 77 points to close at 75,315, while the Nifty gained 6 points to settle at 23,650. The Nifty Bank index slipped 173 points to 53,537, while the Midcap index declined 93 points to 60,474.

Nifty Bank falls 500 points as PNB, Canara Bank, SBI, other stocks decline up to 3%. What lies ahead?

Indian bank stocks tumbled, dragging the Nifty Bank index down as a weakening rupee and rising global bond yields soured market sentiment. Several major banks saw significant declines, with analysts pointing to key technical levels. The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns for the financial sector.

Jana Small Finance Bank approves ₹728 crore fund raise via preferential issue; Check list of investors

Jana Small Finance Bank has also separately approved raising up to ₹500 crore through a private placement of rated, listed, unsecured, subordinated, redeemable non-convertible debentures classified as Lower Tier II Capital under Basel II norms.

Hybrid Mutual Funds Attract Rs 1.55 Lakh Crore In FY26 On Diversified Investment Appeal

According to data from the AMFI, the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts.

Hybrid MFs attract ₹1.55 trn in FY26 on diversified investment appeal

Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in 2025-26, a 29 per cent increase over the preceding fiscal year, as investors increasingly turned to diversified investment strategies amid volatile market conditions. The category witnessed strong traction despite heightened geopolitical tensions, including the conflict in West Asia, as investors sought balanced investment solutions that could cushion market volatility. "Hybrid funds saw strong traction in FY26 as investors looked for balanced investment solutions during volatile times. Multi asset allocation funds, in particular, gained popularity due to their ability to deliver relatively stable performance across market cycles," Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, told PTI. According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the number of hybrid fund folios rose to 1.9 crore in March 2026 from 1.56 crore a year earlier, adding 34 lakh investor accounts. Assets under manageme

Rs 3,000 Mutual Fund SIP Vs PPF: Which Can Build Bigger Wealth In 15 Years?

SIP is a method of investing regularly in mutual funds, usually linked to the stock market. PPF, on the other hand, is a government-backed savings scheme.

Stocks to Watch for May 18: Vodafone Idea, REC, PFC, RBL Bank, Tata Steel, Coal India and more

From Vodafone Idea reacting to its results and fund raising approval to REC and PFC's update on their merger, there are plenty of stocks that should be on your radar going into Monday's trading session on May 18. Here is the complete list: