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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty move in narrow range; SMIDs gain; metal stocks outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.44 per cent and 0.84 per cent higher, respectively.

Bajaj Life launches Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50 Index Fund; check details

The fund is designed to provide steady compounding over the long term and predominantly focuses on defensive, large-cap, and mid-cap stocks

PFC hits 52-week high, REC extends gains, up 5%; analyst sees more upside

Power Finance Corporation and REC stocks have surged over 22 per cent each, compared to a 9 per cent increase in the Nifty50 index

Nifty Metal index hits new high, rallies 15% in April; GMDC zooms 19%

The Nifty Metal index hit a new high of 12,816 in intra-day trade on Thursday and has bounced back 18% from its previous month low of 10,819.85 touched on March 23, 2026.

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside

BofA sees scope for re-rating as Groww drives further margin expansion, and establishes a credible present in wealth management

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally

BSE stock has surged 29% and MCX 21% thus far in April in anticipation of strong Q4 earnings. Anand James of Geojit expects BSE to target ₹4,200 on the upside in the medium-term.

Tejas Networks falls 6% as Q4 loss widens; analyst against 'fresh buying'

Tejas Networks has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year. Tejas Networks has declined 50 per cent in the last 12 months, compared to a 3.7 per cent gain in Nifty 50.

Firstsource Solutions share price jumps 15% with 10x volumes; Q4 in focus

Firstsource Solutions shares surged over 15% on heavy volumes today amid IT rebound. Here's what's driving the rally, Q4 expectations, and analyst views on stock outlook

NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?

Over the past four trading sessions, NTPC Green Energy has gained 15 per cent. From its 52-week low of ₹84, hit on March 2, 2026, it has recovered about 33 per cent.

Wipro flat ahead of Q4 results; investors eye deal pipeline, FY27 outlook

Wipro is expected to report revenue of ₹24,262 crore in Q4FY26, up 3 per cent on a sequential basis and 7.8 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher contribution from the Harman acquisition

ICICI Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may stay flat, margins under pressure

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 preview: Analysts expect ICICI Bank to report steady NII growth, strong loan expansion, but muted profit due to margin pressure and provisioning normalisation.

Cholamandalam Inv stock gains 3%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy for 21% upside

MOFSL) maintained its 'Buy' rating on the stock, citing that the company is emerging from a cyclical slowdown, with a recovery in growth momentum

L&T up 26% from March low, nears pre-West Asia conflict price; here's why

L&T's long-term outlook for the Middle East business remains robust with no news of project cancellations or payment delays, says brokerage firm JM Financial.

Analysts pick HDFC AMC, CAMS, KFin as top bets as MF growth accelerates

Mutual funds, AMCs, and market infra players could see a multi-year earnings boom as retail investing deepens. Emkay Global, Axis Capital pick best AMC, RTA stocks to buy

HDFC Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may rise up to 9% YoY; NII seen steady

HDFC Bank Q4FY26 results preview: Analysts expect HDFC Bank's Q4 profit to rise up to 9% Y-o-Y with strong loan growth, stable margins, and steady asset quality

HDB Financial Services jumps 12% after strong Q4 results; dividend declared

With today's rally, the stock price of the HDFC Group company has bounced back 30 per cent from its 52-week low price of ₹557 touched on March 30, 2026.

Kotak Mahindra AMC outperforming 98% of peers bets on defence stocks

Indian defense firms have rallied in recent years on the back of policy support to boost domestic production and the government's focus on local procurement and capability building

Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, HDB Financial, ICICI Lombard, Tejas Networks

Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, HDB Financial Services, Tejas Networks, Brigade Enterprises, SAMHI Hotels, Delhivery are among the key stocks in focus today.

West Asia crisis causes demand pain for steelmakers

The ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is causing global freight, fuel, and insurance costs to soar, dampening market sentiment and hampering trade with West Asian customers.

Kingfa Science, Quality Power among top stocks to buy today; check targets

Kunal Kamble, sr. technical research analyst at Bonanza, has recommended buying shares of Kingfa Science and Technology, KRN Heat Exchanger, and Quality Power today