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7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
F&O Talk: Nifty may consolidate further; Sudeep Shah's strategy on TCS, HDFC Bank, Infosys
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower following the RBI's hawkish stance, despite falling oil prices. Analyst Sudeep Shah anticipates a consolidation phase for Nifty, with key support at 23,100-23,050 and resistance at 23,550-23,600. Bank Nifty shows resilience, while IT stocks underperform.
INR regains momentum with all eyes on RBI monetary policy
The Indian rupee is regaining some momentum in opening trades on Friday as the global crude oil prices eased and market participants keenly awaited the RBI's MPC decision today. Heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying capped sharp gains in the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.72 per dollar and hit a high of 95.63 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar. Local markets opened in the green with investors closely watching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for today. The Indian benchmark indices are trading higher today, with the NIFTY 50 hovering around 23,442.30 (+0.11%) and the S&P BSE SENSEX trading at 74,556.68 (+0.26%).
After courts, RBI, independent reviewers clear HDFC Bank; persistence of crisis narrative raises questions
HDFC Bank is facing a barrage of governance allegations and panic. However, court relief and regulatory reassurances indicate no material adverse findings. Separate developments have been combined to create a perception of failure. Key facts counter this narrative, suggesting a deliberate effort to damage the bank's reputation. The bank remains systemically critical and financially sound.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Maruti Suzuki
Indian markets traded cautiously on Thursday's weekly expiry, with analysts observing a continued tussle for direction in the Nifty. Key companies like Tata Steel, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, and Maruti Suzuki are in focus due to significant business updates and regulatory developments.
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top LosersEquitymaster
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Marginally Lower | Nifty Below 23,400 | Infosys & HDFC Bank Top LosersEquitymaster
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty drops 200 points; Jefferies sees Poonawalla Fincorp at ₹490
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: On the upside, 23,500 continues to remain the first major hurdle to cross for Nifty 50, followed by the 23,700 - 23,800 zone. The market has remained resilient amidst reports and in anticipation of some reform push by the government. The Nifty Bank will be the index to watch as it continues to see 1,000-point intraday moves daily. IT sell-off may extend as well today with ADRs of Infosys and Wipro declining between 3.5% to 5% overnight yet again.
Nifty 50 Scorecard: The winners and losers of Q4 results season
Nifty EPS for FY26 ended at ₹1,065, up 5% YoY, a second consecutive year of single-digit growth. Five Nifty companies – Bharti Airtel, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, Infosys, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – contributed 75% of the incremental YoY accretion in earnings.
HDFC Bank shares drop 25% in 2026. Buying opportunity or falling knife?
HDFC Bank shares have plummeted over 25% this year, driven by governance concerns following the former chairman's resignation and an internal probe into marketing spend. Analysts are divided, with some suggesting patience due to ongoing trust issues, while others see an opportunity for long-term investors to buy the dip.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses to 200 points; Lenskart in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The bulls may take comfort from the fact that all recent selling has seen a reversal around this 23,250 - 23,350 range. A break of that level risks further downside for the index. Same is the case with the Nifty Bank, which had another 1,000-point range trading day on Monday.
Buy, Sell Or Hold: Suzlon, Wockhardt, Natco Pharma, JSW Infra, HDFC Bank, Zaggle — Ask Profit
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