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Large number of IPOs in recent years raised dispersion

Move will also help lower govt shareholding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waaree Energies shares fell 10.9 per cent after Q4FY26 margin miss. Ebitda margin dropped to 18.6 per cent despite strong revenue and profit growth

Equities close in the red but post best monthly gains since Dec 2023

Currency weakens amid crude oil surge and West Asia tensions; RBI forward book deficit and rising bond yields add to pressure on the rupee

Strong growth across domestic and international ports, logistics, and marine businesses drives profit rise, while cargo volumes and revenues beat estimates

Strong growth, improving asset quality, and falling credit costs keep analysts bullish on Bajaj Finance despite selective portfolio pruning and macro risks

Among 1,262 stocks from the BSE Smallcap index, over half, or 734 stocks, outperformed in April by recording more than 20 per cent return, data shows.

Benchmark indices posted strong gains in April, with the Sensex rising 6.9 per cent and the Nifty advancing 7.5 per cent - their best monthly performance since December 2023

However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures