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PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Why is stock market rising today? Sensex surges over 600 points, Nifty above 24,350. 6 key factors
Indian markets extended their rally on Thursday, driven by optimism over easing US-Iran tensions and softer oil prices, which lifted investor sentiment. The gains were broad-based across sectors and market segments, with most stocks advancing and volatility easing, although Reliance Industries was among the few laggards.

Top Gainers & Losers on April 15: RailTel Corp, Coforge, Anant Raj, Suzlon Energy, Hindustan Zinc among top gainers
On April 15, Indian markets surged as investors reacted positively to potential US-Iran negotiations. The Nifty and BSE Sensex gained 1.63% and 1.64%, respectively, while many stocks in technology and real estate sectors performed well, though a few faced declines.

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.

TCG Asset Management’s Shahzad Madon picks digital infra, defence & renewables as key themes
Shahzad Madon of TCG Asset Management says investors should focus on long-term themes like energy transition, digital infrastructure, defence and manufacturing amid global uncertainty. He believes these sectors will see strong multi-year growth driven by geopolitical changes and rising demand. Madon prefers transmission plays within renewables, and remains comfortable with EMS companies due to steady earnings growth and improving margins. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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 ...
Oil prices to settle at $75-80 in 2 months, Nifty to touch 29K by March 2027, says Emkay. Here’s why
Emkay Global Financial Services expects crude oil to stabilise at $75–80 within two months and sees the Nifty 50 hitting 29,000 by March 2027. A potential Iran–US peace deal, easing energy pressures and steady earnings growth are seen driving a rebound in Indian equities despite near-term macro headwinds.

Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers
Renewed Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices caused the Indian stock market to retreat, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nifty 50 fell nearly 1% and the S&P BSE Sensex by 1.22%, while the broader market saw gains in several sectors.
Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
Nifty April futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Trent were top traded contracts
Rs 5 lakh crore gains! Sensex soars 787 pts, Nifty reclaims 22,950; Iran-US ceasefire framework, 3 other factors behind the rally
Indian stock markets staged a remarkable recovery, erasing morning losses to turn positive by afternoon. This surge was primarily fueled by media reports of a Pakistan-brokered Iran-US ceasefire framework, significantly boosting investor confidence. Key sectors like Consumer Durables led the gains, while Reliance Industries bucked the trend.

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.