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Sensex up 1,000 pts intraday, Nifty above 24,350: What's driving the rally?

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 803 points or 1.04 per cent to make an intraday high of 77,989.44. The 50-share NSE Nifty made a high of 24,288.90, up 216 points or 0.90 per cent.

Sensex up 1,000 pts intraday, Nifty above 24,350: What's driving the rally?
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 4:13 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 964 points; Nifty at 24,334; pvt banks, IT, auto shares shine

Gifty Nifty indicated a flat start as Brent crude remained elevated at around $85.34 per barrel. In the global market Dow Jones and the S&P 500 ended 0.20 per cent and 0.51 per cent lower.

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 964 points; Nifty at 24,334; pvt banks, IT, auto shares shine
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

ICICI Bank hits 11-month high, soars 19% from June low; nears record high

Share price of ICICI Bank hit a 11-month high, gaining 2.2% at ₹1,450 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day deals ahead of its Q1FY27 earnings on Saturday.

ICICI Bank hits 11-month high, soars 19% from June low; nears record high
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 indices down nearly 1% in firm market

At 01:59 PM on Friday, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices were down 0.6 per cent each, as against 0.7 per cent rise in the Nifty 50 index.

Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 indices down nearly 1% in firm market
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Central Bank of India slips 4% from day's high after announcing Q1 results

Central Bank of India reported a 13.3% YoY growth in net profit, backed by 3.1% increase in total income. However, the bank's NPA jumped by 31.1%.

Central Bank of India slips 4% from day's high after announcing Q1 results
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Laser Power extends post-listing rally, jumps 10% on institutional buying

According to NSE data, several institutional investors bought shares of Laser Power & Infra through open-market transactions after its listing on Thursday.

Laser Power extends post-listing rally, jumps 10% on institutional buying
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Nifty IT index up 12% in July; HCL Tech, TechM gain 20% from 52-week lows

However, despite recovery from lows, the Nifty IT index underperformed the market by falling 22 per cent, as against a 7.2 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 thus far in CY2026.

Nifty IT index up 12% in July; HCL Tech, TechM gain 20% from 52-week lows
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

Polycab India extends fall, down 5% in two days post Q1 results

Polycab India traded with a loss of 4% on Friday despite reported upbeat Q1 earnings. Analysts at JM Financial maintain a 'Buy', while Equirus assign an 'Add' rating on the stock.

Polycab India extends fall, down 5% in two days post Q1 results
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Reliance gains 2% ahead of Q1 results; should you buy, hold or sell?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, RIL underperformed the market by falling 16 per cent, as compared to 8.7 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Reliance gains 2% ahead of Q1 results; should you buy, hold or sell?
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

BHEL hits all-time high; zooms 86% from April low on FPI buying, strong Q1

Analysts at ICICI Securities have a 'Buy' rating on BHEL stock with a fair value of ₹575 as they expect revenue and PAT to grow at a CAGR of 30.5 per cent and 90 per cent over FY26-FY28E.

BHEL hits all-time high; zooms 86% from April low on FPI buying, strong Q1
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

RIL Q1 results preview: Brokerages expect healthy growth across segments

Brokerages expect Reliance Industries to deliver healthy performance in the June quarter of FY2027, with strength across O2C, Retail and Jio.

RIL Q1 results preview: Brokerages expect healthy growth across segments
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gains to end flat, Nifty at 24,073; Nifty Consumer Durables up 1.5%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.41 per cent and 0.1 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex pares gains to end flat, Nifty at 24,073; Nifty Consumer Durables up 1.5%
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Nifty Capital Market index slips over 2%; HDFC AMC, Groww down up to 5%

UTI AMC, Nuvama Wealth Management, 360 ONE WAM, KFin Technologies, Angel One and MCX dropped 3 per cent each in intra-day trade on Thursday.

Nifty Capital Market index slips over 2%; HDFC AMC, Groww down up to 5%
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

Unimech Aerospace up 9%, hits 52-week high; Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy'

Unimech Aerospace stock hit a 52-week high at ₹1,308, and has bounced back 88 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹695.05 hit on March 30, 2026.

Unimech Aerospace up 9%, hits 52-week high; Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy'
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Bulk deal impact: Bectors Food zooms 17% as Abakkus Investment buys stake

Today's rally came after Abakkus Investment Managers Pvt Ltd, owned by ace investor Sunil Singhania, acquired 29,39,588 shares of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities through a bulk deal.

Bulk deal impact: Bectors Food zooms 17% as Abakkus Investment buys stake
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Swiggy shares rise 5%; why Street likes its latest growth strategy

Swiggy shares spiked post company's entry into on-demand LPG delivery via Instamart. Analysts said the HPCL partnership expands Swiggy's quick commerce offerings, expands cross-selling opportunities.

Swiggy shares rise 5%; why Street likes its latest growth strategy
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

ABB India soars 10%, hits 52-week high on strong earnings by parent company

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, ABB India has outperformed the market by surging 53 per cent, as compared to 9 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

ABB India soars 10%, hits 52-week high on strong earnings by parent company
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Biocon gains 3%, stock nears record high; should you buy, hold or sell?

Biocon received approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for a new drug product fill finish line for Semglee (insulin glargine) at its insulin manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

Biocon gains 3%, stock nears record high; should you buy, hold or sell?
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

MRPL soars 13% on strong Q1 result; analyst suggests buying on breakout

As per NSE data, MRPL shares have outperformed the Nifty 50 index over the past year, having gained 19.24 per cent.

MRPL soars 13% on strong Q1 result; analyst suggests buying on breakout
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Emmvee Photovoltaic zooms 110% from March low; what's driving stock?

Share price of Emmvee Photovoltaic Power hit a new high of ₹371.45, surging 10% in Thursday's intra-day deals after reporting over 100% growth in Q1 net profit.

Emmvee Photovoltaic zooms 110% from March low; what's driving stock?
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 11:10 AM IST