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Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
When markets panic, valuations don’t: A case for staying invested
Amid heightened global uncertainty and sharp market swings, long-term investors should focus on intrinsic value rather than short-term price movements, says Gautam Sinha Roy of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance. He argues that India’s resilient macro fundamentals, stabilising earnings cycle and moderating valuations continue to support the case for staying invested through volatility.
Trade Setup For May 26: Nifty Bulls Eye 24,200 Breakout As Global Cues Turn Positive | Check Key Levels
A sustained move above 24,200 could trigger a sharp upside rally, potentially driving the index towards the 24,350 mark.
Nifty reclaims 24,000 as global risk appetite rebounds
The key equity benchmarks surged on Monday as plunging crude oil prices and rising hopes of a US-Iran peace deal sparked a powerful risk-on rally across global markets. Robust buying in banking and financial stocks propelled the Nifty decisively above the 24,000 mark, while broad-based momentum lifted all sectoral indices on the BSE into positive territory.
AI boom is far from over, says Citi’s Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Director-US Equity Strategy/ETF Analysis & Strategy Research at Citi expects technology-linked markets such as South Korea and Taiwan to outperform as AI-driven earnings momentum broadens beyond Nvidia, while geopolitical risks and inflation continue to shape global asset allocation.
Oil may surge to $120/bbl if West Asia conflict drags on: Citi’s Drew Pettit
Oil can still rise to $120 a barrel, warns Drew Pettit, Director-US Equity Strategy/ETF Analysis & Strategy Research at Citi, who believes markets are underestimating the risk of a prolonged West Asia crisis. He says oil, not Fed policy, remains the key driver for global equities, inflation and risk assets. Pettit remains bullish on the AI boom, citing strong momentum in Nvidia, semiconductor and infrastructure plays, while favouring Korea and Taiwan over India in emerging markets.
INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
​Volume Shocker: MFs added 1 crore+ shares to 9 stocks in April '26; shares rally up to 55%
​ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.
​VolumeShocker:MFsadded1crore+sharesto9stocksinApril'26; sharesrallyupto55%
​ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.