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Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, TCS an Infosys were top traded contracts
Top Gainers & losers on May 22: JSW Cement, Honasa Consumer, Tata Comm, Sammaan Capital, Trent among top gainers
On May 22, markets showed mixed results with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.40% and Sensex rising 0.36%. While Nifty Private Bank and Nifty Metal saw gains, Nifty Media and Nifty Pharma lagged. The Indian rupee strengthened to 95.9 per dollar amid RBI interventions.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues
The key equity indices ended marginally lower on Thursday as reports of possible RBI intervention to defend the rupee unnerved investors. Reports indicated that the Reserve Bank of India is considering a range of measures to stabilise the currency, including a rate hike, additional currency swaps and raising dollars from overseas investors. Persistent FII selling and profit booking at elevated valuations further weighed on sentiment, while weak global cues added to the pressure. The Nifty slipped below the 23,700 mark, dragged down by steep losses in IT and FMCG stocks.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, Infosys and Reliance Inds were top traded contracts
Buy or sell: Gift Nifty down, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — 20 May 2026
Buy or sell stocks, 20 May 2026: Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today — KPIT Technologies, Asahi Songwon, and Federal Bank
BSE set for Nifty50 hot seat, likely to replace Wipro in September rejig
Axis Capital expects BSE to replace Wipro in the NSE’s semi-annual index rebalancing, with changes likely announced in August and effective from September 30, 2026. Based on partial data, one Nifty 50 change is anticipated along with reshuffles in Nifty Next 50. If included, BSE could see $657 million inflows, while Wipro may face $225 million outflows from index funds.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd soars 2.34%, Gains for third straight session
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd is quoting at Rs 2336.7, up 2.34% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 33.2% in last one year as compared to a 3.87% fall in NIFTY and a 21.31% fall in the Nifty IT index.
HCL Technologies Ltd spurts 2.58%
HCL Technologies Ltd is quoting at Rs 1176.2, up 2.58% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 28.21% in last one year as compared to a 3.87% drop in NIFTY and a 21.31% drop in the Nifty IT index.
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd soars 2.69%, rises for third straight session
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd is quoting at Rs 9662, up 2.69% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 14.53% in last one year as compared to a 3.87% fall in NIFTY and a 21.31% fall in the Nifty IT index.
Persistent Systems Ltd spurts 3.06%, gains for third straight session
Persistent Systems Ltd is quoting at Rs 5095.5, up 3.06% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 9.77% in last one year as compared to a 3.87% drop in NIFTY and a 21.31% drop in the Nifty IT index.
Tech Mahindra Ltd gains for third consecutive session
Tech Mahindra Ltd is quoting at Rs 1481.6, up 3.61% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is down 5.99% in last one year as compared to a 3.87% drop in NIFTY and a 21.31% drop in the Nifty IT index.