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Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 4 May
Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,240 level, a premium of nearly 142 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
Stocks to watch: BHEL, Kotak Mahindra, Adani Enterprises among 10 shares in focus today
Stock market today: The Indian stock market is likely to snap its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Monday. Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on Monday, 4 May.
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 Today Tanks 680 Points | Nifty Below 24,250 | Tech Mahindra & ICICI Bank Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Tanks 680 Points | Nifty Below 24,250 | Tech Mahindra & ICICI Bank Top LosersEquitymaster
Nifty April futures trade at premium
HCL Tech, HDFC Bank and Infy were top traded contracts
Life insurers see double-digit premium growth in March; retail business performance varies
Life insurers report strong March premium growth, with Axis Max, ICICI Prudential and LIC showing gains but mixed trends in retail APE performance.
Bank asset quality steady, loan growth strong; HDFC Bank may see re-rating: MOFSL
Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) highlights stable asset quality, strong loan growth across ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, while flagging margins and earnings recovery as key factors to watch in the banking sector.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
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.
ICICI Prudential Life shares zoom 7% after Q4 profit surges 58%. Should you buy, sell or hold?
ICICI Prudential Life shares jumped 7% after the insurer reported a 58% YoY rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 609 crore and announced a final dividend. For FY26, profit grew 35% to Rs 1,600 crore, aided by a stake sale. Net premium income rose 17%, driven by strong growth in one-time and renewal premiums.
Game of cards: Top banking players opt for tight gambit, rivals up the ante
Since the start of the calendar year, major devaluations have hit multiple premium and super-premium cards, shocking the high spenders. No card has been spared, be it the ICICI Emeralde Private Metal (removal of some vouchers for accelerated rewards), American Express Platinum Travel (higher spend milestones for bonus rewards), or Axis Bank (removal of three popular transfer partners without advance notice). HDFC Bank, too, has asked its Infinia customers to clock in annual spends of at least Rs 18 lakh or maintain a total relationship value of at least Rs 50 lakh to retain the by-invite-only metal.
Auto stocks lead the rebound from War lows — Here are factors aiding the recovery
All 15 stocks in the Nifty Auto index are trading with gains on Wednesday, rising 3.7% to 13%. Ashok Leyland, Samvardhana Motherson International, Tata Motors PV, Eicher Motorsand Uno Minda are the top gainers in the index, with shares of Ashok Leyland reporting their biggest single-day gain in six years.