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Swinging back: Advance-decline ratio highest since June 2020, shows data

Broader markets outperformed. The Nifty Midcap 100 climbed 13.6 per cent, which was its best showing since November 2020. While, the Nifty Smallcap 100 surged 18.4 per cent, the highest since May 2014

India's portfolio rejig: How the country is losing its crown in EM basket

In recent weeks, a string of global brokerages - including Goldman Sachs, Nomura, HSBC, UBS, and JPMorgan - have downgraded Indian equities in their emerging market portfolios

Street signs: Of balance sheets and West Bengal, Bandhan's 40% sprint

The IPO market feels oddly still these days with only a couple of equity offerings trickling through the past six weeks

Apparel retailers back on growth track on strong Q4FY26 recovery

Value fashion segment expected to do better driven by same-store sales growth and store additions

State elections result, oil prices likely to steer markets this week

The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors

Gold, silver may be range bound as war, macro data set tone: Analysts

Gold may stay range-bound while silver shows strength, as geopolitics, global data and rupee movement drive bullion prices next week

Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner

The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment

Nvidia's push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian tech partners

Nvidia has expanded its roster of Asian partners in recent years, primarily through deeper chip-focused ties with suppliers such as SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co

Mcap contribution of large firms lower in India than US, shows data

Large number of IPOs in recent years raised dispersion

Public-sector banks prepare to shore up capital before ECL shift

Move will also help lower govt shareholding

Market makers need to be responsible: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra

With recent correction in financial asset valuations, expect improved net capital account position

Angel One to Triveni Turbine: Smallcap index pulls ahead of Nifty 50

Small caps outperform the Nifty 50 amid a risk-on rally, but rising valuations and macro risks raise concerns over sustainability

Growth, profitability gains seen ahead for Shriram Finance in FY27

Strong Q4FY26 performance and capital infusion boost outlook for Shriram Finance, with steady margins and loan growth expected despite asset quality concerns

Mutual funds turned cautious in April despite strong investor inflows

Mutual funds sharply reduce equity purchases in April despite steady inflows, as fund managers adopt a cautious approach amid market rebound and geopolitical uncertainties

Cash volumes rebounded but F&O trades fell after STT hike in April

BSE's share in notional turnover crosses 50% for the first time

Improving mix, volumes seen driving growth recovery for Max Healthcare

Brokerages remain positive on Max Healthcare despite recent weakness, expecting growth revival in FY27 led by expansion, better occupancy, improved mix and strong margins

FPIs pull out ₹60,847 crore in April; 2026 outflows hit ₹1.92 trillion

With latest withdrawal, total outflows by FPIs have surged to ₹1.92 trillion in first four months of 2026, significantly exceeding the ₹1.66 trillion outflow recorded in the entire calendar year 2025

SEC clears Nasdaq plan for benchmark index-linked prediction market options

New York-based exchange operator's products are cash-settled contracts that pay a fixed amount at expiration depending on whether the index finishes above or below a set level

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, May 1, for Maharashtra Day

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and NSE, including equities, equity derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), and interest rate derivatives, will remain shut for the day

Asian shares gain amid May Day holiday; oil steady near $111 per barrel

Market holidays limited the reaction across Asia on Friday, with the Nikkei up 0.4 per cent and Australian shares adding 0.7 per cent