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Up to 531% returns: 23 small & midcap multibaggers you might have missed in 2026
Several small and midcap stocks have achieved multibagger status in 2026, offering substantial returns. Companies in sectors like fiber optics, defence, pharma, and solar energy have seen significant growth. This rally highlights thematic strengths overriding broader market concerns. Experts advise caution, emphasizing selective investing in quality companies with strong fundamentals and governance.
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top LosersEquitymaster
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 ...
Lord’s Mark Industries receives BSE listing approval under PPIRP
Lord's Mark Industries Ltd. achieved a historic first, securing stock exchange listing approval under India's IBC scheme of PPIRP. This significant milestone, expected to see trading commence around June 2026, underscores the company's successful restructuring and future growth ambitions. Driven by a vision inspired by Ratan Tata, the company aims to contribute to national progress across key sectors.
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Flat | Nifty Above 23,900 | HDFC Bank & Infosys Top LosersEquitymaster
Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty below 23,900 as US-Iran tensions simmer
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty saw minor declines. Investors are watching US strikes on Iran and their effect on peace deal hopes. Broader markets are performing better. India VIX, a volatility measure, dropped. Top Sensex losers included HDFC Bank and Infosys. Sun Pharma shares led gains. Midcap and smallcap indices saw small gains.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
30 Nifty stocks wipe out Rs 22.64 lakh crore investor wealth in 2026 so far; HDFC Bank, TCS lead rout
Thirty Nifty 50 stocks have wiped out Rs 22.64 lakh crore in investor wealth this year. HDFC Bank and TCS led the decline, losing Rs 3.55 lakh crore and Rs 3.17 lakh crore respectively. Banking, IT, auto, and consumption sectors faced selling pressure. Experts remain constructive on FY27, expecting the Nifty to reach 28,000-30,000.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, TCS an Infosys were top traded contracts

LTM buys Randstad's Europe, Australia units in first acquisition since merger
The $186-million deal for Randstad expands LTM's revenue base by $500 million and enhances its capabilities in various sectors while aligning with its ambitious growth plans.
India Inc's foreign investments more than double in April
Indian companies significantly boosted overseas investments in April. Direct investments surged to $3.37 billion, more than doubling from March. Equity investments led this growth. Coforge was a major investor, with other companies like Lupin and Wingify Software also making substantial commitments. These investments spanned various sectors and regions, indicating active global expansion by Indian businesses.
India Inc's foreign investments more than double in April
Indian companies significantly boosted overseas investments in April. Direct investments surged to $3.37 billion, more than doubling from March. Equity investments led this growth. Coforge was a major investor, with other companies like Lupin and Wingify Software also making substantial commitments. These investments spanned various sectors and regions, indicating active global expansion by Indian businesses.