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IT shares fall for fourth day on weak sentiment over OpenAI deployment company; Persistent, HCLTech down up to 5%
Nifty IT index declined nearly 3 percent even as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher.

Taking Stock: Nifty tops 24,300, Sensex surges 941 pts on US-Iran peace hopes
Except power, FMCG, energy, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, media, private bank, PSU Bank, realty, metal, pharma up 1-2%.

Bank Nifty rises over 1% as govt announces credit line guarantee scheme for MSMEs; PSU banks outperform
The announcement is seen as supportive for lenders as the move will encourage banks to increase lending while limiting potential losses.

Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.

Bank Nifty jumps over 1%, all 14 constituents gain; HDFC Bank leads banking stocks higher
The strength in banking stocks came as investors returned to risk assets following a sharp improvement in global sentiment. Hopes of a potential peace agreement in the Middle East triggered a rally across global equities and pushed crude oil prices to two-month lows.

Yes Bank shares rise today as Bank Nifty rebalancing inflows kick in; forex card issue in focus
The gains in Yes Bank stock today came as markets priced in passive inflows linked to the lender's entry into the Nifty Bank under revised weightage norms. February 26 marks one of the scheduled tranche adjustments for the index reshuffle.

Taking Stock: Market fails to hold opening gains; Nifty ends below 25,500
After a gap-up start, the market traded in a narrow range through the day, with the Nifty slipping to an intraday low of 25,400 amid intermittent selling pressure

Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund acquires 0.87% stake in Sakar Healthcare, Zerodha Broking buys Rs 93 crore worth of Nazara Tech shares
Shares of Sakar Healthcare Limited may have reacted positively to the bulk deal, soaring 16.16 percent to end at a record closing high of Rs 696.7 amid strong volumes on the National Stock Exchange. Strong buying interest was also seen in Nazara Technologies Limited as its shares surged 12.76 percent to Rs 299.95.

Stocks to Watch Today: Emcure, Aurobindo Pharma, HFCL, RBL Bank, Coal India, Tata Steel, ITC Hotels, Power Grid, Godfrey Phillips in focus on 18 May
RBL Bank has announced the completion of the regulatory and governmental approval process for the proposed strategic investment by Emirates NBD Bank.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Samvardhana Motherson, Siemens, NALCO, RBL Bank, Tata Power, Usha Martin, and others on May 29?
The market is expected to continue to see consolidation with range-bound trading. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 880 pts, Nifty above 24,250; all sectors rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Tata Consumer were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs, ONGC, Eternal and Adani Enterprises. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with auto, FMCG, realty, power, telecom up 1% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.7% each.

US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.