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MFs share in NSE listed companies hits new high; FIIs at 14-year low: PRIME

The share of individual investors (retail and High Net Worth Individual (HNI) combined) in companies listed on the NSE declined to a 5-year low of 9.11 per cent as on March 31, 2026.

Defence stocks: HAL, GRSE, Apollo Micro gain up to 3% in weak market

The Nifty India Defence index hit an intra-day high of 9,093.20, up 1.3 per cent on the NSE in intra-day deals, and was inching towards its 52-week high of 9,159.55 touched on June 24, 2025.

What 2 million shareholders stand to gain from Vedanta demerger: Explained

Vedanta will file with stock exchanges this week for listing approval of its demerged entities, with shares expected to list and commence trading by mid-June.

Ather Energy jumps 5% to hit 52-week high; analysts see up to 14% upside

Ather Energy share: Sentiment was further buoyed by favourable brokerage commentary, with Nomura and Emkay Global retaining 'Buy' ratings on the stock

Sunflag Iron & Steel zooms 29% in 2 days, hits record high; here's why

According to BSE bulk deal data, the investor Vallabh Roopchand Bhanshali purchased 2 million equity shares of Sunflag Iron & Steel for ₹60 crore.

Vedanta demerger moves past record date, street eyes index positioning

Vedanta will remain in Nifty Next 50, and the four demerged entities will be added as 'dummy constituents' until formal listing

52 of 112 FY26 IPOs below issue price; analysts advise selective buying

Stocks such as Anlon Healthcare, Jaro Institute, VMS TMT, Shree Ram Twistex and Glottis are down in the range of 50 to 80 per cent, as per data shared by PRIME Database.

Stocks to Watch today: L&T, Tata Tech, M&M, BHEL, Hero MotoCorp, Coforge

Stocks to Watch today, May 5, 2026: Marico, SRF, United Breweries, Poonawalla Fincorp, Ather Energy, and Punjab National Bank are among the top stocks to watch during today's trading session

Adani Group stocks in demand; Ports, Power hit new highs; Green surges 6%

Till 02:53 PM on Monday, as many as 52.52 million equity shares representing 2.3% of total equity of Adani Ports changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Ideaforge hits 20% upper circuit amid huge volumes on strong Q4 show

Shares of Ideaforge Technology locked were locked at the 20 per cent upper circuit, also its 52-week high, at ₹731.10 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade post March 2026 quarter results.

BHEL zooms 13%, stock hits all-time high after 18 years; here's why

In the past one month, the market price of BHEL has appreciated by 62 per cent, as compared to 5 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

TN election results trends weigh on Sun TV Network; stock tumbles over 9%

The decline in Sun TV Network stock followed early trends from the state assembly election results, which indicated that the ruling DMK-led coalition was trailing in third place

Hindustan Aeronautics soars 6%; what's driving this PSU defence stock?

JM Financial Institutional Securities maintains 'Buy' rating on HAL with a target price of ₹4,875.

Laurus Labs rallies 6%, hits record high post Q4 results; brokerages upbeat

Laurus Labs is now getting the benefit of the same as the CDMO quarterly run rate has gone up from ₹220-250 crore to ₹450-500 crore in two years, believe analysts.

Jindal Steel shares rise 4% on Q4 results; analysts peg up to 11% upside

Analysts broadly retained their bullish stance, expecting steel prices to remain steady at healthy levels, thereby supporting margins

'Sell in May' not a good approach in 2026, says tech analyst Ajit Mishra

Nifty may remain rangebound in near-term; investors may prefer a calibrated strategy - staying invested while selectively booking profits in overheated stocks, says Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking.

Vodafone Idea surges 10% on huge volumes; Citi sees further 30% upside

Analysts at Citi Research has set a target price of ₹14 for Voda Idea stock, but flag limited AGR relief and intensified competition as key risks.

Bajaj Auto Q4 preview: Volume-led growth to drive earnings; margins mixed

Key factors to watch in Q4FY26 include the sustainability of export momentum, currency-led benefits, demand trends in premium motorcycles, and the impact of input cost pressures

Hero MotoCorp Q4 preview: Street sees healthy growth; margins in focus

Brokerages tracked by Business Standard expect Hero MotoCorp to report healthy revenue growth in Q4FY26, driven by robust volume gains and favourable pricing

State elections result, oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts. The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will begin on Monday, May 4. "The most immediate catalyst will be the outcome of key state elections, with investors closely watching whether the ruling party at the Centre can wrest West Bengal from Trinamool Congress and make meaningful inroads into opposition-ruled Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) currently has a limited presence," Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said. Crude oil remains the single most critical macro variable, Hariprasad said. "With Brent prices sustaining elevated levels amid ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, inflatio