HDFC Bank fell 2.16 per cent even as banking indices gained, with analysts retaining positive ratings while investors assess the lender's transition under new CEO Anup Bagchi
Nifty gains 133 points as Brent crude eases towards $101-102 a barrel, while oversold conditions and softer US rate expectations support a relief rally
Abakkus' Sunil Singhania says India's changing economic structure could shift growth towards newer industries and smaller companies
India's key equity indices ended lower in September, declining despite a GDP growth rate of 7.8 per cent at the end of August, as rising US Treasury yields and oil prices weighed on investor sentiment
Nomura expects earnings growth excluding oil and gas at 11-12% over the remaining nine months of FY27, while sustained crude above $100 could trigger earnings cuts
Nifty's half-yearly reshuffle and monthly expiry send volumes into overdrive
Nifty tumbles 1.56% as oil nears $108 and rising yields hammer rate-sensitive banks
SME Emerge has risen 4.34% this month, 5.55% in CY26
The index is at its lowest level in five months, mcap of NSE-listed firms falls below $5 trn
Active largecap funds see outflows as Nifty 50 approaches oversold territory; IPO launches continue this week, though issue sizes are set to shrink
Mid- and small-cap stocks have pulled ahead of the Nifty 50 in 2026, with the performance gap reaching its widest level of the year. But analysts say the rally is becoming more selective
IPO action stays strong as Symbiotec Pharmalab and Hy-Tech Engineers post solid debuts, while ESDS Software and Priority Jewels see triple-digit subscription demand
Nifty India Internet surges 8% in August as MSCI rejig and block deals lift new-age stocks, while IPO activity hits a yearly high
IPOs deliver 2026-high deal count in August
Brokerage says subsidies, GST cuts, external borrowings and wage revisions are shaping earnings and valuations, favouring select sectors but limiting index returns
Derivatives turnover across indices and stocks stood at Rs 569 trillion, down nearly 4 per cent from the previous monthly expiry, as the new CAS mechanism settles in
Financial services drew Rs 6,535 crore in FPI inflows between August 1 and 15, while IT stocks attracted another Rs 2,530 crore after strong buying in July
HDFC Bank, ITC, HUL shares decline over 1 %
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
The divergence between the Sensex and Nifty stood at 0.31 percentage points on Thursday, while differences also emerged in closing prices of several index stocks.