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Stocks to Watch today: Groww, IHCL, JSW Energy, Tata Power, HFCL, and more

Stocks to watch today: Groww, Indian Hotels, Tata Power, JSW Energy, Persistent Systems, HFCL, Bharat Forge, HG Infra Engineering, among others, will remain in focus today.

BSE launches F&O contracts on Focused IT Index to aid investors

BSE on Monday launched futures and options (F&O) contracts on the BSE Focused IT Index, becoming the only stock exchange in the country to offer derivatives on an information technology sector benchmark. The BSE Focused IT Index comprises 14 leading Indian technology companies and is designed to provide investors with a focused benchmark for the country's information technology sector, the exchange said in a statement. The launch coincided with National Technology Day and is aimed at offering investors an additional tool to hedge, trade and manage risks linked to the IT sector, which remains sensitive to global economic trends, currency fluctuations and rapid technological changes. On the first day of trading, 172 members participated in the new product, generating a turnover of Rs 148 crore. According to BSE, the IT sector accounts for around 6 per cent of the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the exchange. The sector includes more than 250 listed firms and ...

Equity MFs inflow dips 5% in April; SIP contributions fall to ₹31,115 cr

Equity-oriented mutual fund schemes garnered a net inflow of Rs 38,440 crore in April, marking a 5 per cent decline from the preceding month, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, fluctuating crude oil prices, and concerns about global growth. Moreover, monthly contributions through SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) declined to Rs 31,115 crore last month from Rs 32,087 crore in March,according to data released by industry body Amfi on Monday. Overall, the industry recorded a net infusion of Rs 3.22 lakh crore in April after witnessing an outflow of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in March. This was contributed by a huge inflow of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the debt funds. The inflow has lifted the industry's assets under management by 11 per cent to Rs 81.92 lakh crore at the end of April, up from Rs 73.73 lakh crore at the end of March. This was driven by strong positive flows across segments and market to market gains witnessed during the month, said Venkat Chalasani, Chief Executive at ...

Bears howling: Sensex dives 1,300pts intraday, Nifty at 23,800; key reasons

Stock market crash today reasons: Sectorally, the Nifty Consumer Durables was the worst hit, down 3.7%, followed by the Nifty Realty index which slipped 3%. The Nifty PSU Bank index tumbled 2.5%.

Hotel stocks slide up to 5% on PM remarks; analysts optimistic, back IHCL

Hotel stocks: Analysts said that domestic travel has remained strong, supported by hotels reporting solid bookings in advance and a consistent rise in their RevPAR.

Tata Consumer jumps 6.5% to hit 52-wk high; Motilal Oswal sees 19% upside

Tata Consumer Products outperformed the markets in today's trade and emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index. In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty was down 1.08 per cent.

Stocks to Watch today: Swiggy, NTPC, BoB, PVR Inox, SCI, IHCL, and more

Stocks to watch today: Swiggy, NTPC, BoB, PVR Inox, SCI, Abbott India, Anant Raj, Canara Bank, IHCL, JSW Energy, UPL, Tata Consumer Products, among others, will remain in focus today.

Firstsource Solutions shares zoom 18% on heavy volumes; brokerages upbeat

Given the strong pipeline and healthy guidance, analysts at ICICI Securities upgraded Firstsource Solutions (FSL) to 'Buy', with a revised target price of ₹290.

Sonata Software rallies 13% after Q4 profit climbs 21%; dividend declared

For the March quarter of FY2026 (Q4FY26), Sonata Software reported a net profit of ₹130.5 crore, up 21.4 per cent from ₹107.53 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Citi bets on power utilities; picks NTPC, Tata Power amid capex upcycle

Citi has recommended a 'Buy' rating on NTPC for a target price of ₹485, Tata Power for a target of ₹525, Power Grid for a target of ₹380, and JSW Energy for a target of ₹650.

Biocon shares gain 3% despite 57% drop in Q4 profit; dividend announced

Bengaluru-based Biocon said that its Q4 profit stood at ₹198.6. The profit was hit by an exceptional item outgo of ₹80.4 crore on various heads, including the impact of the new labour code.

Thermax rallies 9%, hits new high on strong Q4; stock zooms 38% in 1 month

The board of Thermax has recommended a dividend of ₹14 per share for FY2025-26. Additionally, the board has declared a special dividend of ₹6 to mark the company's 60th anniversary milestone.

This Nifty500 stock doubled in a month; what's behind the stupendous rally?

HFCL share price today: HFCL shares have surged 101 per cent over the past month, significantly outperforming the benchmark Nifty 50, which gained 5.3 per cent.

YES Bank sees strongest weekly gains in over 2 yrs, up 13%; time to buy?

Yes Bank share price today: Yes Bank shares have gained more than 13 per cent in the current week, marking their best weekly performance in more than two years.

Paytm stock jumps 6% after Q4 results; should you buy, sell or hold?

Paytm in Q4FY26 reported a profit of ₹183 crore versus a loss of ₹545 crore in a year-ago period. Post results, Gaurang Shah said he has a positive view on Paytm for long-term and recommends 'Buy'.

One year of Op Sindoor: Defence stocks surge amid geopolitical tensions

Defence stocks rally on geopolitical tensions and policy push, but analysts caution that near-term upside may be priced in despite strong long-term prospects

KPI Green Energy jumps 11% after Q4 profit rockets 49%; dividend declared

KPI Green Energy has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹155 crore in Q4FY26, up 49 per cent Y-o-Y. Its revenue grew by 40 per cent to ₹796 crore.

SRF share price soars 9% on strong Q4, ₹2,300 crore Odisha investment plan

SRF share price: Today's buying in SRF was buoyed after the company reported an 11 per cent Y-o-Y increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹582.02 crore for the March quarter.

Marico jumps 4% to record high on strong Q4 results; MOFSL sees 15% upside

For the March quarter of FY26, Marico reported an 18.26 per cent Y-o-Y rise in consolidated net profit to ₹408 crore. Its consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹3,333 crore.