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Stock market crash: Will the Nifty 50 sustain above 24K? These three bank stocks hold key
On April 22, Indian stock markets fell sharply, with the Sensex losing 831 points and Nifty 50 dropping 224 points. The decline was driven by IT and banking sectors amid global uncertainties, including the U.S.–Iran conflict and fluctuating crude oil prices, causing cautious investor sentiment.
7 stocks where DIIs are trimming their stakes in March quarter
Declining DII shareholding across Nifty 500 stocks signals cautious sentiment, with investors trimming exposure in firms like Bank of India and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation amid strategy shifts, valuation concerns, and evolving market conditions during the March 2026 quarter.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Market cap jumps ₹10 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Sensex surged 1,264 points to close at 78,111, while the Nifty 50 advanced 389 points to settle at 24,231. The rally was led by heavyweights including Reliance Industries Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd. and Infosys Ltd.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
INR slips back beyond Rs 93 per dollar mark amid volatile geopolitical situation; RBI in focus
The Indian rupee depreciated around 20 paise to close beyond Rs 93 mark against the US dollar on Tuesday, as investors remained on edge ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review. The USD/INR pair is trading under pressure, dragged down by unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a firm dollar, and higher crude oil prices amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Nevertheless, Indian shares recovered from an early slide to end notably higher on Tuesday as the clock ticked towards a deadline that U.S. President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extended gains for a fourth consecutive session despite Trump describing a "significant proposal" received from Iran as "not good enough" and threatening to decimate Iran within four hours if it did not agree to a deal by Tuesday night. Moreover, market participants ...
Nifty April futures trade at premium
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Sensex drops 300 points, Nifty below 22,650 as Trump's threats to Iran push oil above $110/barrel
Indian stock market got off to a negative start after US President Donald Trump's increased threats towards Iran. Consequently, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. Major companies like IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries experienced significant losses.
Sensex, Nifty 50, Bank Nifty jump more than 1% each: Has Indian stock market bottomed out after Thursday's crash?
The Sensex, Nifty 50, and Bank Nifty are witnessing a relief rally after Thursday's massive fall, driven by a slight decline in crude oil prices, hopes that the worst in terms of war may be over, and valuations coming to fair levels, especially in the large cap segments.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests ACME Solar, Shriram Finance, Hindalco shares to buy today
On March 20, Nifty 50 and Sensex opened higher after a significant drop, buoyed by easing oil prices. The indices experienced a decline of 3.3% previously, with HDFC Bank losses leading. ACME Solar shows bullish momentum while Shriram Finance and Hindalco indicate bearish trends.
SBI, Canara Bank, BoB to PNB: PSU bank stocks rise up to 5% following stock market rebound
The Nifty PSU Bank index rose nearly 4% on March 20, reversing a previous 3% decline. Broader market gains and easing crude oil prices boosted sentiment. Key banks like Canara Bank and Union Bank saw significant increases, with all constituents trading positively.
Nifty Bank logs 3rd-worst March fall since the global financial crisis. HDFC Bank, SBI among top culprits
Nifty Bank posted its third-worst March in two decades, falling around 12%, with PSU and private banks under pressure. Heavy FII outflows, global macro headwinds, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions have intensified the correction. Major constituents like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have significantly dragged the index lower.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 20 March
On March 19, Nifty 50 and Sensex dropped over 3% due to HDFC Bank chairman's resignation and rising crude oil prices. Analysts recommend buying Ipca Laboratories, Great Eastern Shipping, Colgate Palmolive, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Power Finance Corporation amid market volatility.