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Stocks to Watch today: SBI, BSE, MRF, MCX, Hyundai Motor India, Emami
Stocks to Watch today, May 8, 2026: Britannia Industries, Hyundai Motor India, Bharat Forge, Hexaware Tech, and Titan Company are among the top stocks to watch today
Indices drift higher in early trade; breadth strong
Barring FMCG index all the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in green with PSU Bank, IT and auto shares leading the rally.
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.
Bombay HC quashes ₹2-crore bribery FIR against HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan
This was in connection with a bribery complaint filed by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai. Shares of HDFC Bank Ltd ended at ₹772.55, down by ₹5.35, or 0.69%, on the BSE today, May 5.
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.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
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 Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty slips below 24,000; banks drag markets lower
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The indices ended largely in the red on Tuesday, with the Nifty slipping below the 24,000 mark amid weakness in banking stocks. The Sensex fell 417 points to close at 76,887, while the Nifty declined 97 points to settle at 23,996. The Nifty Bank index dropped 864 points to 55,400 as all constituents, barring Kotak Mahindra Bank, ended lower. PSU banks were among the worst hit, with the sectoral index falling 2% after the RBI finalised ECL norms.
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.
Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.
AI to reshape next phase of financial market infrastructure: SBI Chairman CS Setty
State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty foresees artificial intelligence revolutionizing financial markets. AI will enhance risk management and operational efficiency. Institutions like Clearing Corp of India will become pre-emptive risk managers. The future demands intelligent scale and agile systems. Cybersecurity and resilience remain paramount as digitization advances.
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.