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Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc tank up to 7%; share prices down 17% in 1 week

Despite the recent correction, in the past six months, the market price of Hindustan Zinc has zoomed 141%, and Vedanta 48%, as compared to 3.4% rise in the BSE Sensex.

Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc tank up to 7%; share prices down 17% in 1 week
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why

Thus far in the month of February, the Nifty India Defence index slipped 5.5 per cent, as against 1.3 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Defence stocks under pressure; HAL, BDL, MTAR fall up to 8%; here's why
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

BSE Oil & Gas index hits 52-wk high; what's driving ONGC, OIL India stocks?

In the past one month, the BSE Oil & Gas index has outperformed the market by gaining 2.2 per cent, as against 2.2 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

BSE Oil & Gas index hits 52-wk high; what's driving ONGC, OIL India stocks?
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Devyani International shares gain 11% post December quarter results

However, in the past one month, the stock had underperformed the market by falling 22 per cent till Tuesday, February 3, 2026 and touched a 52-week low of ₹109.80 on January 27, 2026.

Devyani International shares gain 11% post December quarter results
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

IDBI Bank spurts 10% on heavy volumes in subdued market

As many as a combined 41.5 million shares representing 7.3 per cent of total public shareholding of the IDBI Bank have changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

IDBI Bank spurts 10% on heavy volumes in subdued market
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Oil & Gas index jumps 2%, nears 52-week high; Oil India, ONGC soar up to 7%

At 11:21 AM on Wednesday; the BSE Oil & Gas index was the top gainer among sectoral indices, up 2.4 per cent, as compared to 0.16 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Oil & Gas index jumps 2%, nears 52-week high; Oil India, ONGC soar up to 7%
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Textile shares Gokaldas, Indo Count extend rally, zoom up to 44% in 2 days

Textile stocks in focus: Lower reciprocal tariffs and recent trade deals with UK/EU provide multi-year advantage to boost earnings/cashflows by enhancing export base for the sector, believe analysts.

Textile shares Gokaldas, Indo Count extend rally, zoom up to 44% in 2 days
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Avanti Feeds up 35% in 2 days, stock hits new high after 8 yrs; here's why

Share price of Avanti Feeds surged 12 per cent to ₹1,078.75 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade, and surpassed its previous high of ₹999.99 touched on November 13, 2017.

Avanti Feeds up 35% in 2 days, stock hits new high after 8 yrs; here's why
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

What next for Nifty after 1,769-pt volatile ride in 3 days? Chart says this

Nifty's Budget day high at 25,440, has now shifted from resistance to support, says Kunal Shah, Sr. Tech Analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan. On the upside, the analyst expects the Nifty to test 26,700.

What next for Nifty after 1,769-pt volatile ride in 3 days? Chart says this
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 nos

Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 earnings numbers

Varun Beverages slips into red, stock down 6% from day's high post Q4 nos
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

Bajaj Consumer hits 7-year high, stock zooms 49% in 9 days; here's why

The market price of personal care products company was quoting at its highest level since January 2019.

Bajaj Consumer hits 7-year high, stock zooms 49% in 9 days; here's why
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

India-US deal cheer: 213 stocks hit upper circuit on BSE, 18 zoom up to 20%

The US-India trade deal is particularly positive for export-oriented sectors with meaningful exposure to the US market, say analysts.

India-US deal cheer: 213 stocks hit upper circuit on BSE, 18 zoom up to 20%
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%

Bank stocks rally on India-US trade deal, and hopes of the government raising FDI cap in PSBs to 49 per cent, and relaxing voting rights, believe analysts.

Nifty Bank index hits all-time high; HDFC, Axis, Canara Bank soar up to 8%
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Nifty IT index soars 6% intra-day, TechM hits record high; here's why

Improved policy optics could encourage US enterprises to advance discretionary tech spending and GCC expansion, even though immediate revenue or margin acceleration for IT firms is unlikely.

Nifty IT index soars 6% intra-day, TechM hits record high; here's why
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

ICICI Prudential AMC gains 7%, hits new high; stock up 44% from IPO price

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and domestic mutual funds (MFs) have increased their holding in ICICI Prudential AMC by nearly 4 percentage points post listing on December 19, 2025.

ICICI Prudential AMC gains 7%, hits new high; stock up 44% from IPO price
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Apex Frozen, Avanti Feeds hit 20% upper circuit on US tariff relief

Avanti Feeds hit a fresh life-time high at ₹960, while Apex Frozen Foods quoted at its highest level since September 2022 after the US President partly rolled back reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports

Apex Frozen, Avanti Feeds hit 20% upper circuit on US tariff relief
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

Adani Group stocks in focus; Enterprises, Ports, Green Energy gain up to 5%

However, thus far in the calendar year 2026, the Adani Group stocks have underperformed the market by falling up to 19 per cent, as against 4.6 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Adani Group stocks in focus; Enterprises, Ports, Green Energy gain up to 5%
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

FMCG index hits 52-week low; Patanjali, Godrej Cons, HUL, ITC down up to 3%

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the BSE FMCG index has underperformed the market by falling 7 per cent, as against 4.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

FMCG index hits 52-week low; Patanjali, Godrej Cons, HUL, ITC down up to 3%
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index slips 8% in 2 days; Indian Bank, BOB down up to 11%

Despite the past two days decline, the Nifty PSU Bank index has outperformed the market by surging 21%, as against 1% rise in the Nifty 50 in the past five months.

Nifty PSU Bank index slips 8% in 2 days; Indian Bank, BOB down up to 11%
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Nifty Metal sheds 9%, Hind Zinc 20% in 2 days; what should investors do?

Drumil Vithalani, technical analyst at Bonanza decodes trading strategy in Nifty Metal, as the index slumps over 9 per cent in two trading sessions.

Nifty Metal sheds 9%, Hind Zinc 20% in 2 days; what should investors do?
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 11:33 AM IST