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Nifty trades below 23,600 level as intense selling continues on domestic bourses
The domestic equity barometers extended losses in early afternoon trade as rupee weakness, sustained foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices, and renewed concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty continued to trade below the 23,600 level. Oil & gas shares witnessed some bit of value buying at lower levels.
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. ...
Cigniti Tech exits Nifty indices following amalgamation with Coforge
As part of the changes, Cigniti Technologies will be removed from the Nifty Microcap 250 index and replaced by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India.

Trust MF’s Mihir Vora sees earnings driving markets, stays bullish on industrials and renewables
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, remains overweight on the industrial theme, particularly renewables, capital goods, and manufacturing-linked investments supported by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes.

SEBI sets ₹20,000 crore mutual fund AUM rule to classify significant indices
SEBI clarifies criteria for significant indices, sets AUM threshold, registration rules and review norms to boost transparency and governance for index provider.
Smallcap winners! Wockhardt, Tata Tech, CAMS, other stocks rally up to 11% despite overall market weakness
Smallcap stocks outperformed on Tuesday despite weak broader markets, with Wockhardt, Tata Tech and CAMS gaining up to 11% on strong Q4 earnings. While Nifty 50 slipped below 24,000 amid global concerns, improving momentum and technical indicators signal potential continued strength in the smallcap segment, according to Emkay.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Tata Steel, Linde India shares to buy
The domestic equity benchmarks rallied on May 4, supported by positive auto stock performance and a dip in crude prices. Nifty 50 increased by 1% to 24,236, indicating a consolidation phase as it faces resistance levels, while broader markets may need time to stabilize.
Microcap stocks steal show in April, outpace, Nifty, smallcap, midcaps, largecaps. What’s driving the surge?
Indian equities surged in April 2026, led by strong gains in mid, small, and microcaps despite persistent macro risks, foreign outflows, and currency weakness. Market performance diverged from fundamentals, which remained stable, suggesting price-driven momentum rather than earnings-led improvement across segments.

Stock markets can deliver years of zero returns, explains DSP Mutual Fund MD, CEO: Key takeaways for investors
Kalpen Parekh, MD and CEO at DSP Mutual Fund, shared an important insight in his post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that all markets can have long periods of zero returns.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
Nifty April futures trade at discount
HDFC Bank, Infy and TCS were top traded contracts