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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 200 pts; Nifty near 24,300; PSU bank shares decline

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.32 per cent and 0.02 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 200 pts; Nifty near 24,300; PSU bank shares decline
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

Surprise IPL revenue growth prompts CLSA to retain 'Outperform' on Sun TV

Sun TV share price target: CLSA has retained its 'Outperform' rating on Sun TV for a target price of ₹615.

Surprise IPL revenue growth prompts CLSA to retain 'Outperform' on Sun TV
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki best placed to gain from alternative-fuel shift: Analysts

Analysts said that Maruti Suzuki is structurally best placed to benefit from the alternative-fuel shift, given it has a much larger market share in CNG compared with EVs.

Maruti Suzuki best placed to gain from alternative-fuel shift: Analysts
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 8:27 AM IST

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Amber Ent, ONGC, Ather Energy, NMDC, Voltas

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Amber Enterprises, ONGC, Ather Energy, NMDC, Voltas, Patanjali Foods, EaseMyTrip, Cochin Shipyard, Jindal Stainless, Brigade Enterprises, among others, will be in focus.

Stocks to watch today: RIL, Amber Ent, ONGC, Ather Energy, NMDC, Voltas
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 8:06 AM IST

Brokerages bullish on Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare post good Q1

Profits exceeded estimates; growth outlook healthy

Brokerages bullish on Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare post good Q1
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 8:00 AM IST

Portfolio rejig: Here's what top 3 mutual fund houses bought & sold in July

The top AMCs, SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund and HDFC Mutual Fund, saw an increase of 2.3 per cent, 3.1 per cent and 3.5 per cent, respectively in the equity value of their funds.

Portfolio rejig: Here's what top 3 mutual fund houses bought & sold in July
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Asian shares mark time as West Asia war keeps oil prices elevated

On Monday, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, while Japan's Nikkei edged 0.4% higher

Asian shares mark time as West Asia war keeps oil prices elevated
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Avoid aggressive mkt positioning, says Angel One; Aequs among 3 stock picks

Investors should closely monitor domestic and global developments that could act as key catalysts in shaping the intermediate trend and accordingly adjust their strategies as market conditions evolve.

Avoid aggressive mkt positioning, says Angel One; Aequs among 3 stock picks
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

HEG, Supreme Inds, Astra Micro: Choice Broking is bullish on these 3 stocks

Supreme Industries is witnessing a positive shift in its daily price structure following a prolonged corrective phase.

HEG, Supreme Inds, Astra Micro: Choice Broking is bullish on these 3 stocks
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Biocon and PB Fintech top MFs' SMID 'buy' list in July, shows data

MF holding grows over 100x in Diamond Power Infrastructure

Biocon and PB Fintech top MFs' SMID 'buy' list in July, shows data
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

Govt push, LIC mega deal take OFS fundraising to new high in 2026

OFS fundraising has hit a record high in 2026, led by LIC's mega stake sale, but more than half of issuers have delivered negative returns over the past year

Govt push, LIC mega deal take OFS fundraising to new high in 2026
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Street signs: To friends at a discount, NSE rolls out shorter SLB contracts

Promoter share transfers, shorter SLB contracts and mandatory @valid UPI IDs are among the latest changes drawing attention in India's capital markets

Street signs: To friends at a discount, NSE rolls out shorter SLB contracts
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

West Asia developments, Fed minutes to shape bullion's next move: Analysts

Market participants will track US housing and trade data, inflation figures from the UK, Eurozone, and Japan, as well as China's economic indicators for cues on industrial metals

West Asia developments, Fed minutes to shape bullion's next move: Analysts
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, TCS takes biggest hit

While Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, TCS faced erosion from their valuation, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, LIC and Hindustan Unilever were the winners

Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, TCS takes biggest hit
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

FPIs pour ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities in first half of August

The inflow follows a ₹20,200-crore investment in July, marking a sharp turnaround after four consecutive months of heavy selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)

FPIs pour ₹16,621 crore into Indian equities in first half of August
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Geopolitical developments, crude prices likely to move markets this week

With the quarterly earnings season now over, investors would also monitor the trading activity of foreign investors, experts added

Geopolitical developments, crude prices likely to move markets this week
Updated On : 16 Aug 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Online forum Reddit to join closely-tracked S&P 500 index next week

Inclusion in the benchmark index is expected to boost Reddit's visibility and attract investments from mutual funds and ETFs that track or benchmark the S&P 500

Online forum Reddit to join closely-tracked S&P 500 index next week
Updated On : 15 Aug 2026 | 10:36 AM IST

Rallies and reversals since 1991: The lessons for Indian investors

Avoid leverage, respect valuations and let earnings, cash flows and balance sheet strength, not narratives, guide investment decisions

Rallies and reversals since 1991: The lessons for Indian investors
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Margin pressure may trigger earnings downgrades for Siemens in FY27

Siemens' Q1FY27 revenue met estimates, but commodity inflation, currency fluctuations and elevated input costs weighed on margins and profitability across segments

Margin pressure may trigger earnings downgrades for Siemens in FY27
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 10:56 PM IST

Nifty closing gap narrows two weeks after CAS rollout, Sensex stays higher

The difference between the Nifty's level at the start of the closing auction and its final close has narrowed, while the corresponding gap in the Sensex remains marginally higher

Nifty closing gap narrows two weeks after CAS rollout, Sensex stays higher
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 10:54 PM IST