A churn in the Diwali Portfolio — higher exposure to defence and the addition of high-conviction microfinance recovery play
Brokerages pointed to a relatively modest expansion in HDB Financial Services' loan book, with AUM growth at around 11 percent year-on-year. While Nomura expects momentum to improve, Jefferies noted that disbursements have picked up and expects stronger AUM growth ahead.
Valuation re-rating hinges on higher loan growth and sustained profitability growth
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) emerged as net buyers on April 15, purchasing equities worth ₹666 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) turned net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹568 crore.
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Biggest Nifty losers were HDFC Bank, ONGC, HDFC Life, Titan Company, Apollo Hospitals, while gainers included Hindalco Industries, Trent, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and Eternal. Among sectors, IT, capital goods and metal indices gained 1% each, while auto, bank, oil & gas ended lower. The Nifty midcap index rose 0.6 percent and smallcap index added nearly 1 percent.
Despite the buying, total mutual fund assets fell to Rs 46.6 lakh crore from Rs 51.29 lakh crore in February
The upward journey in the market is likely to continue in the upcoming sessions amid US–Iran deal optimism. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.
Stocks to Watch, 16 Apr: Stocks like ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, HDB Financial Services, GTPL Hathway, Tejas Networks, GMR Airports, Aurobindo Pharma, GHV Infra Projects, John Cockerill India, Brigade Enterprises, Rubicon Research, Suraj Estate Developers, and UFO Moviez India will be in focus on April 16.
This is the second lot of stake sale by US-based venture capital firm Nexus Ventures Partners through in current month. Earlier on April 8, it had offloaded 1.6 percent shares in Delhivery.
The Mumbai‑based drugmaker said it will acquire 85 percent equity in Arinna Lifesciences Ltd., valuing the CNS‑focused company at an enterprise value of Rs.200 crore on a cash‑ and debt‑free basis.
The decline has unfolded alongside the agency’s move to expand unannounced foreign inspections, a policy intended to tighten oversight and eliminate inspection‑day compliance fixes.
Nifty IT index ended 2.84 percent higher at 31,539.75, with all its 10 constituents closing in the green.
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank.
ICICI Prudential AMC shares fell today after the company reported a sequential drop in Q4 net profit, largely due to mark-to-market (MTM) losses, even as underlying operating performance remained steady.
Markets ended strong with the Sensex surging over 1,200 points and Nifty jumping nearly 400 points, driven by fresh optimism around US-Iran peace talks. All sectors closed in the green, mid and smallcaps gained sharply, and volatility eased significantly. What’s driving this rally—and can it continue? Watch the full Closing Bell analysis.
Emkay Global Financial recommended reduce rating on ABB India with a target price of Rs 6400 in its research report dated April 14, 2026.
Motilal Oswal is bullish on ICICI Prudential AMC recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 3850 in its research report dated April 14, 2026.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the price of aluminium for delivery in May increased by Rs 2.40, or 0.65 per cent, to Rs 369.05 per kilogram in 133 lots.
Nifty Bank index recovered from its previous session’s decline and rose up to 1.5 percent.
Motilal Oswal is bullish on ICICI Prudential Life Insurance recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 650 in its research report dated April 15, 2026.
The Government of India currently holds 96.5 percent in LIC and is required to reduce its holding over time to meet minimum public shareholding norms. The bonus issue could aid future stake sales through an offer for sale (OFS) by expanding the equity base.
RBI advised the bank to consider applying again after demonstrating a diversified loan portfolio
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