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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

Nvidia's push into physical AI sparks rally in Asian tech partners

Nvidia has expanded its roster of Asian partners in recent years, primarily through deeper chip-focused ties with suppliers such as SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, May 1, for Maharashtra Day

All trading and settlement activities on the BSE and NSE, including equities, equity derivatives, Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB), and interest rate derivatives, will remain shut for the day

Market Close: Sensex falls 583 pts, Nifty ends at 23,998; Brent crude above $120 on US-Iran standoff

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.98 per cent and 0.48 per cent down, respectively

Sun Pharma up 12% in 4 days, nears 52-week high; analysts see more upside?

Supported by the Sun Pharma's proven record of strong cash flows, analysts remain confident in gradual deleveraging over time.

Newgen Software shares surge 11% on Q4 results, dividend announcement

The company said its board of directors has recommended a dividend of ₹6 per equity share, or 60 per cent on the face value of ₹10 per share, for the year ended March 31, 2026

MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?

MTAR, as Bloom's key supplier of critical hot box assemblies (commanding 60-70 per cent wallet share), is not merely a beneficiary of this theme but an irreplaceable enabler of it, MOFSL said.

Vedanta stock trades ex-demerger, slips 7% from intra-day high

Vedanta remains firm on its deleveraging plans, and going forward, higher cash flows will support both its expansion plans and deleveraging efforts.

Adani Power gains 2% in weak market, zooms 49% in April; here's why

Adani Power reported strong PAT generation in Q4, driven by robust operating profitability and lower tax expenses.

Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE open or closed on May 1? find out here

Besides the regular weekend closures on Saturdays and Sundays, Indian equity markets are set to observe two public holidays in May 2026 - May 1 for Maharashtra Day, and May 28 for Bakri Id

Markets rally: Sensex rises 1,095pts intraday, Nifty at 24,334; key reasons

Analysts attribute the rally to better-than-expected quarterly earnings and supportive high-frequency data, which have strengthened expectations of a strong Q4 performance