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Nifty Pharma index hits 52-week high; Ipca, Aurobindo rally up to 4%
In the past one month, the Nifty Pharma index has rallied 4.5 per cent, as against 7.8 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.
PE Firm True North Sells 3.6% Stake In Anthem Biosciences For Rs 1,261 Crore
HDFC Mutual Fund (MF) and SBI MF have collectively acquired 93,01,020 shares or 1.65% holding in Anthem Biosciences at an average price of Rs 621.10 apiece.
Market Trading Guide: Apollo Pipes among 3 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.
India VIX jumps 100% in one month. Could fear levels take Nifty further down?
The India VIX nearly doubled in a month, reflecting rising fear among investors amid geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty. Surging crude prices and persistent foreign selling have triggered sharp equity declines, with the Nifty 50 down 8%, keeping markets volatile and investors cautious.
Some low beta stocks shine as market volatility rises
Amidst rising market volatility and geopolitical tensions, low beta stocks are gaining prominence. Over one in four BSE 500 stocks have shown positive returns in the past month, with many exhibiting lower volatility than the broader market. Several companies with India-centric operations and strong financial growth have achieved double-digit returns across multiple periods.
Gainers & Losers: XTGlobal, Tejas Networks among 5 top movers on Thursday
India’s benchmark indices ended flat amid selling in financial stocks. Individual stocks were active, with XTglobal, Tejas Networks and Sanofi Consumer rallying, Angel One adjusting for stock split, and Home First declining.
Laurus Labs shares are up 100% in the last 12 months and Motilal Oswal sees further upside
Motilal Oswal expects Laurus Labs to end financial year 2026 with a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹850 crore and reach ₹1,150 crore by financial year 2028, implying a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16% by this period.
LIVE: Nifty fails to hold 24,000; metals outperform | Closing Bell
Markets ended lower, snapping a two-day winning streak, with benchmark indices pressured by weakness in financials and select heavyweight stocks. The Sensex declined over 300 points, while the Nifty failed to hold above the crucial 24,000 mark. Market breadth remained weak, with decliners outnumbering advancers by nearly two-to-one on the BSE, reflecting broad-based selling. Investor caution was also evident as the India VIX climbed around 5%, indicating a pickup in volatility expectations. On the sectoral front, pharma and metal stocks bucked the trend, with the Metal index snapping a three-session losing streak. Banking stocks remained under pressure, dragging the Bank Nifty below the 58,000 mark. Among the Nifty 50 gainers, Dr Reddy's, Max Healthcare and Trent led the advances, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra and IndiGo were among the biggest losers of the session.
SBI MF, Nippon India MF buy Rs 272 crore worth Pine Labs shares; ICICI Pru MF acquire 1.5% stake in Indoco Remedies
SBI Mutual Fund through SBI Midcap Fund held 5.24 percent stake in Pine Labs, the point of sale and payment systems provider, as of March 2026.
The ‘tail brand’ playbook: How Corona Remedies is scripting one of India’s fastest growth stories
The playbook of buying “tail brands” and unlocking latent value has quietly turned Corona into one of India’s fastest-growing players in the branded formulations market.
Taking Stock: Sensex slips 479 pts, Nifty ends below 24,000 on monthly F&O expiry; metals shine
Nearly 140 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Adani Power, Adani Energy, Lloyds Metals, Granules India, Adani Enterprises, Schneider Infra, HFCL, Angel One, Vodafone Idea, Navin Fluorine, Polycab, among others.
Stocks to Watch Today: Lupin, Angel One, Zydus Life, Shaily Engineering, KSB, Sanofi India, KP Energy, Rail Vikas Nigam in focus on 26 February
Stocks to Watch, 26 Feb: Stocks like Sanofi India, KSB, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India, Foseco India, Railway Finance Corporation,Shaily Engineering Plastics, Lupin, KFin Technologies, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power March will be in focsu on Februay 26.