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Sensex settles 1,264 pts higher; Nifty ends above 24,200 level
As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 1,263.67 points or 1.64% to 78,111.24. The Nifty 50 index jumped 388.65 points or 1.63% to 24,231.30.
Sensex rallies over 1,257 pts; realty shares advance
At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, surged 1,256.55 points or 1.64% to 78,104.12. The Nifty 50 index rose 394.35 points or 1.65% to 24,231.45.
12 stocks held by 100+ MFs surge up to 55% in just over 3 months
As of March 2026, data shows that 259 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest. ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 50 of these stocks have delivered gains of more than 10% since the start of CY26.
BSE Power index hits 16-month high; Siemens, Thermax soar 6%
Thus far in April, the BSE Power index has outperformed the market by soaring 13 per cent compared to a 8.5 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

HSBC MF CIO avoids aggressive bets, sees value in banks, selective small caps
HSBC Mutual Fund’s CIO said, portfolio strategy is focused on restructuring rather than holding cash, with preference shifting towards private banks and selective opportunities emerging in small-cap stocks.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors exp - The Economic Times
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors expThe Economic TimesClosing Bell: Nifty crosses 24,200, Sensex surges 1,264 pts on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talksMoneycontrol.comWhy did stock market rally today? Nifty50 ends above 24,200; BSE Sensex rises over 1,200 points - top reaThe Times of India
ICICI Prudential AMC shares slip over 3% after Q4 results. Check details
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company share price dropped 3.4% after it reported steady March quarter earnings, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operating performance. While quarterly profit moderated sequentially, annual earnings remained robust. Expanding assets under management and a growing investor base highlight sustained business momentum and reinforce the company’s strong position in the domestic mutual fund industry.

Here's what Indian Mutual Funds bought and sold during the March market correction
According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, cash and cash equivalents fell to ₹2.11 lakh crore in March from ₹2.40 lakh crore in February, reflecting a cash deployment of ₹29,300 crore during the month of March. Here's a look at what India's top fund houses bet on in the month gone by.
Stock market today: Nifty50 ends below 23,900; BSE Sensex down over 700 points as oil rises, US-Iran talk - The Times of India
Stock market today: Nifty50 ends below 23,900; BSE Sensex down over 700 points as oil rises, US-Iran talkThe Times of India
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Unique Picks: 8 stocks held by a single MF scheme in March; fall up to 35% in CY26
A set of 8 uniquely held stocks—each owned by just one mutual fund scheme—saw sharp declines of up to 35% in CY26, highlighting concentrated portfolio risks.