27/05/26, EconomicTimes Report on stocks to watch

 Stocks to Watch Today, May 27:

 Indian stocks, including ONGC, JK Tyre, IRCTC, Coal India and Zee Entertainment, will remain in focus on May 27 after reporting quarterly earnings, announcing strategic business developments and securing fresh orders.

Telecom companies such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL may also see attention after India's telecom subscriber growth slowed in April. Meanwhile, Tata Elxsi, HPCL, Tata Motors and KEC International are likely to be tracked for corporate announcements, partnerships and expansion plans.

Here's the list of stocks to watch in today's trading session:

Stocks To Watch Today

Stocks in focus	Why in focus
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)	Steady Profit Growth on Higher Revenue
JK Tyre	Strong Earnings Surge Boosts Performance
Procter & Gamble Health	Healthy Growth Across Revenue and Profit
IRCTC	Revenue Rises Despite Profit Decline
Astra Microwave	Robust Quarterly Growth Continues
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL	Telecom Subscriber Growth Slows in April
KEC International	Wins Fresh Multi-Segment Orders
Saatvik Green Energy	Receives Major Solar Module Order
Zee Entertainment Enterprises	Plans Expansion Into Sports Broadcasting
Coal India	Government Announces Stake Sale Via OFS
Tata Elxsi	Launches AI-Based Material Intelligence Solution
HPCL, Tata Motors	Partner for Circular Economy Initiative

Q4 Update

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Steady Profit Growth on Higher Revenue

ONGC's Q4 profit rose 3.1 per cent to Rs 6,650 crore, while revenue increased 2.7 per cent to Rs 35,928 crore, supported by stable operational performance.

JK Tyre

Strong Earnings Surge Boosts Performance

JK Tyre posted an 80.2 per cent jump in profit to Rs 178 crore, with revenue climbing 12.4 per cent to Rs 4,223 crore in the quarter.

Procter & Gamble Health

Healthy Growth Across Revenue and Profit

Profit surged 54.6 per cent to Rs 94.6 crore, while revenue advanced 19.1 per cent to Rs 3,704 crore, reflecting strong business momentum.

IRCTC

Revenue Rises Despite Profit Decline

IRCTC reported 15.1 per cent revenue growth to Rs 1,460 crore, though net profit slipped 7.1 per cent to Rs 332 crore during the quarter.

Astra Microwave

Robust Quarterly Growth Continues

Astra Microwave delivered 44.2 per cent profit growth to Rs 106 crore, while revenue rose 19.6 per cent to Rs 488 crore year-on-year.

Monthly Mobile Subscribers Data

India's telecom subscriber growth slowed in April as user additions declined across major operators such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL.

Corporate Update

KEC International

Wins Fresh Multi-Segment Orders

KEC International secured new orders worth Rs 1,303 crore across transmission & distribution, civil and renewable energy businesses.

Saatvik Green Energy

Receives Major Solar Module Order

Saatvik Green Energy bagged a Rs 171.45 crore order for supplying solar PV modules from a leading independent power producer/EPC player..

Zee Entertainment Enterprises

Plans Expansion Into Sports Broadcasting

Zee Entertainment will launch four sports channels under the 'Unite8 Sports' brand to strengthen its sports media presence.

Coal India

Government Announces Stake Sale Via OFS

The government will divest up to 2 per cent stake in Coal India through an OFS, with the floor price set at Rs 412 per share.

Tata Elxsi

Launches AI-Based Material Intelligence Solution

Tata Elxsi introduced ViTel, a material intelligence platform for medical device makers, developed jointly with Viridium AI.

HPCL, Tata Motors

Partner for Circular Economy Initiative

HPCL and Tata Motors partnered to create a scalable circular economy model focused on recycling used automotive lubricants.

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27/05/26, Market Prediction

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Wednesday, tracking a mixed trend in global markets, as investors remain cautious on uncertainty over the US-Iran peace deal.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,882 level, a discount of nearly 97 points from the Nifty futures' previous close.

On Tuesday, the Indian stock market ended lower amid profit booking, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing below 24,000 level.

The Sensex fell 479.26 points, or 0.63%, to close at 76,009.70, while the Nifty 50 settled 118.00 points, or 0.49%, lower at 23,913.70.

Here's what to expect from Sensex, Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty today:

Sensex Prediction

Sensex faced resistance near the 76,600 - 76,700 zone and witnessed profit booking from higher levels, indicating that traders remain cautious near resistance areas.

"Sensex closed near the day's low, reflecting weak short-term sentiment and lack of follow-up buying at higher levels. Immediate support is now placed around 75,400 - 75,700, while resistance is seen near 76,700 - 77,000. Sustaining above the support zone may keep the broader structure stable, whereas a decisive breakout above resistance could revive fresh bullish momentum in the coming sessions," said Hitesh Tailor, Technical Research Analyst at Choice Equity Broking.

According to him, the overall market bias remains cautiously positive as Sensex continues to hold above important support levels despite profit booking at higher zones. However, closing near the day's low suggests that traders may remain selective and cautious in the near term.

"As long as Sensex sustains above the 75,400 - 75,700 support range, the broader undertone may remain stable with stock-specific trading opportunities," said Tailor.

Nifty Options Data

In the derivatives segment, significant call writing was observed at the 24,000 and 24,100 strikes, while put writing was concentrated at the 23,900 and 23,700 strikes, indicating immediate resistance near higher levels while support continued to remain around lower strikes.

Nifty 50 Prediction

Nifty 50 index formed a bearish candlestick pattern on the daily chart, signaling lack of follow through buying to previous sessions strong up move.

"We believe that the 20-day SMA (Simple Moving Average) at 23,875 and 23,850 would act as crucial support zones for day traders. As long as Nifty 50 is trading above these levels, the uptrend remains intact. On the higher side, 24,100 could be the immediate resistance zone for the bulls. A dismissal of this level could push the Nifty 50 up to 24,200 - 24,250," said Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities.

On the flip side, he believes a break below 23,850 could lead the Nifty 50 index to slip towards 23,700 - 23,600. The intraday market texture is non-directional, hence, he advised that level-based trading would be the ideal strategy for day traders.

Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking noted that the lack of follow-through buying in the Nifty 50 after the breakout above the 24,000 mark reaffirms the cautious undertone and expiry-related positioning. He expects choppiness is likely to continue on Wednesday as well due to the monthly expiry at the BSE.

"Immediate support is now placed near the 23,800 level, while the 24,300 - 24,500 zone may act as the next resistance band. Amid the prevailing scenario, we continue to maintain a positive yet cautious stance and recommend focusing on quality stocks across sectors while keeping a close check on position sizing," said Mishra.

Bank Nifty Prediction

Bank Nifty index ended 200.75 points, or 0.36%, lower at 55,092.90 on Tuesday, forming a small candlestick pattern on the daily chart, indicating some profit booking after the sharp two-day rally.

"Bank Nifty failed to sustain above its 50-day EMA after closing above the same in the previous session. Going ahead, the immediate resistance for Bank Nifty is placed in the 55,500 - 55,600 zone. Any sustainable move above this zone could result in Bank Nifty extending its pullback towards 56,000, followed by 56,400 in the short term," said Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities.

According to him, on the downside, the immediate support for Bank Nifty is placed in the 54,700 - 54,600 zone.

Vatsal Bhuva, Technical Analyst at LKP Securities highlighted that the overall undertone remains positive as buying interest emerged near the 55,000 zone, helping the Bank Nifty index sustain above this crucial level on a closing basis.

"Technically, further recovery towards 56,200 levels cannot be ruled out in the coming sessions. Immediate support is placed at 54,800, while resistance is seen at 55,800 and 56,200 levels. Positional support stands at 54,500, and the bullish bias remains intact as long as the Bank Nifty index holds above this mark," said Bhuva.

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27/05/26, Gold&Silver

Gold rates and silver rates in India dropped sharply on Tuesday due to weak performance in the international bullion market. As the sentiments soured, MCX gold price extended its decline by around 1% or Rs 1,000 to hit an intraday low of Rs 1.58 lakh per 10 grams.

Meanwhile, MCX silver price was the worst hit with nearly Rs 5,066 or 1.83% drop to trade at Rs 2,71,650 per 1Kg, which is near its intraday low of Rs 2,71,580 per 1Kg.

Spot gold is down by nearly 1% to trade around $4,530 per ounce, while spot silver plunged by nearly 2% to trade below $77 per ounce. This is due to heightened uncertainty in the Middle East and inflationary risks, which have soured investors' sentiment for precious metals.

On the other hand, crude oil prices surged by nearly 1% each, with US WTI Crude oil trading near $92 per barrel and Brent Crude performing near $98 per barrel.

In the latest development in the West Asian war, the US military has struck missile launch sites and vessels in defence after reportedly suspecting Iran's attempt to deploy mines. Despite this, US President Donald Trump stated that although negotiations are yet to be finalized, talks with Tehran is progressing well. However, Trump warned that any additional attacks could lead to the end of any negotiations.

Spot Gold prices remain down nearly 15% since the conflict began, as fears of an energy-driven inflation shock reinforced expectations that central banks could maintain tighter monetary policy for longer. Still, the sharp decline in oil prices over the past week has helped ease concerns about inflationary pressures and further interest rate hikes, as per Trading Economics.

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26/05/26, PostMarket REPORT /-Despite market weakness, investors gain ₹1.17 lakh crore

 

 After a strong rally on Monday, domestic equity markets witnessed profit booking today amid rising concerns over renewed tensions between the United States and Iran and the monthly expiry of derivative contracts for five NSE indices and stocks.

The trading session remained highly volatile throughout the day.

After fluctuating sharply during the day, the stock market finally closed in the red. The Sensex fell over 700 points from its intraday high, while the Nifty slipped more than 200 points from the day's peak. At the close of trading, the Sensex declined 0.63 per cent and the Nifty ended 0.49 per cent lower.

Banking, realty, and consumer durables stocks witnessed sustained selling pressure throughout the session. IT, healthcare, public sector enterprises, and tech indices also closed in negative territory. On the other hand, metal and capital goods stocks saw consistent buying interest. Auto, FMCG, and oil & gas indices also ended in positive territory.

In the broader market, buying activity continued, with the Nifty Midcap index closing 0.54 per cent higher and the Smallcap index rising 0.35 per cent.

Despite the overall weakness in benchmark indices, sustained buying in midcap and smallcap stocks led to an increase of over ₹1 lakh crore in investor wealth. The market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE rose to ₹468.91 lakh crore (provisional) compared to ₹467.74 lakh crore in the previous trading session. This resulted in investors gaining approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore in wealth.

A total of 4,385 stocks were actively traded on the BSE, of which 2,169 advanced, 2,033 declined, and 183 remained unchanged. On the NSE, 2,973 stocks were traded, with 1,402 advancing and 1,571 declining. Among Sensex constituents, 8 stocks ended higher while 22 closed lower. In the Nifty 50, 18 stocks gained and 32 declined.

The BSE Sensex opened lower by 264.82 points at 76,224.14. Soon after opening, buying interest pushed the index higher, and it recovered more than 400 points from the opening level, turning positive to reach an intraday high of 76,627.04, up 138.08 points.

However, profit booking led to renewed selling pressure, pulling the index sharply lower. Just before the close, the Sensex fell 717.36 points from its intraday high to touch a low of 75,909.68, down 579.28 points. In the final moments, some recovery due to settlement-related buying helped the index close at 76,009.70, down 479.26 points.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty opened lower by 27.60 points at 24,004.10. Early buying pushed it higher to an intraday high of 24,089.80, a recovery of more than 85 points from the opening level. However, selling pressure soon dragged the index lower.

Before the close, the Nifty slipped 204.35 points from its intraday high to a low of 23,885.45, down 146.25 points. It finally recovered slightly from the day's low due to settlement-related buying and closed at 23,913.70, down 118 points.

Among major stocks, Adani Enterprises rose 4.20 per cent, TMPV gained 3.31 per cent, Tech Mahindra advanced 1.62 per cent, Nestlé rose 1.06 per cent, and Eternal gained 1.01 per cent, emerging as the top gainers. On the other hand, Apollo Hospitals declined 1.73 per cent, Wipro fell 1.50 per cent, Bharti Airtel lost 1.49 per cent, Trent declined 1.40 per cent, and TCS slipped 1.39 per cent, featuring among the top losers.

Source: Hindusthan Samachar 

26/05/26, Buy or Sell stocks

Following the positive global market sentiments on de-escalation in the US-Iran war, the Indian stock market witnessed a strong rebound on Monday.

The Nifty 50 index shot up 312 points and closed at 24,031. The BSE Sensex skyrocketed 1,073 points and closed at 76,488. The Bank Nifty index finished 1,238 points higher at 55,293.

Sectoral participation remained robust, with rate-sensitive segments such as banking, financials, auto, and realty leading the gains, while FMCG stocks ended largely unchanged. Broader markets also participated strongly in the rally, with both midcap and smallcap indices advancing over 1% each, reflecting improved market breadth and stronger risk appetite.

Gift Nifty signals positive start

Hinting at a sideways to positive start on Dalal Street, the Gift Nifty Live Chart is trading green with marginal gains over the spot Nifty close on Monday. By 7:10 AM, the index was trading around 24,050.

Stock market today

Vaishali Parekh, Vice President - Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, believes the Gift Nifty live chart is signalling a sideways-to-positive start on Dalal Street, as the index is trading green with marginal gains against the spot Nifty close on Monday. However, the Prabhudas Lilladher expert predicted the 50-stock index may ascend to 24,300 levels.

Speaking on the outlook of the Nifty 50 today, Vaishali Parekh said, the index witnessed a strong breakout above the resistance hurdle of the 23,800 zone and closed above the 24,000 level, with the sentiment easing out significantly and can anticipate a further rise in the coming days, having the important hurdle of the 24,300 zone to be targeted.

"The Nifty 50 index witnessed an optimistic move during the session and would have the 23800 zone as the near-term support, which needs to be sustained to maintain the overall bias intact," said Parekh.

On the outlook of the Bank Nifty today, Parekh said, the key benchmark index indicated a strong bullish candle formation on the daily chart, breaching above the 55,000 zone with a bias improving considerably, anticipating a further rise in the coming days.

"The Bank Nifty index would have the near-term target of the 57,000 zone of the 200-period MA, with most of the frontline banking stocks getting into momentum, improving their bias. On the downside, the 53,500 zone shall be maintained as the important support which needs to be sustained as of now," said Parekh.

Vaishali Parekh's stock recommendations for today

Regarding stocks to buy today, Vaishali Parekh recommended these three buy-or-sell stocks: Tata Power, SRF, and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.

1] Tata Power: Buy at ₹414, Target ₹430, Stop Loss ₹408;

2] SRF: Buy at ₹2700, Target ₹2800, Stop Loss ₹2650; and

3] Ujjivan Small Finance Bank: Buy at ₹54, Target ₹60, Stop Loss ₹52.

Source: Mint

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26/05/26, Central Bank interventions to rescue underperforming assets

 Prominent economist Mohamed A. El-Erian is warning about a shift in market dynamics, warning that investors can no longer count on traditional central bank interventions to rescue underperforming assets.

The Constrained Central Bank Safety Net

According to a Substack post by El-Erian, the global economy has entered a complex environment where traditional safety nets are fading.

He notes that the era of relying on aggressive regulatory bailouts or sudden interest rate cuts is structurally changing, explicitly pointing out that "most advanced countries [are] facing policy constraints." This shift leaves the market vulnerable to structural and macroeconomic volatility.

The 'Higher-For-Longer' Reality Shift

The macro environment has forced a recalibration of investor expectations. Just months ago, market consensus had heavily priced in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

However, persistent demand and stubborn inflationary data have upended those assumptions, forcing the futures market to firmly price in a rate hike by the end of the year.

El-Erian emphasizes that investors are now adjusting to a structural shift characterized by "higher-for-longer" inflation, rates, deficits, and structural shifts.

Under normal historical cycles, such a distinct hawkish pivot would have triggered a severe market tantrum and spiked sovereign bond yields. Instead, capital markets have remained resilient.

AI And Tech Corporate Heavy-Lifting

Rather than relying on monetary policy cushions, the market has found a new backstop in private sector innovation. Corporate power, driven almost entirely by the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), is currently offsetting broader macroeconomic anxieties.

Investors are betting heavily on spectacular tech performance, highlighted by massive windfalls like Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:NVDA)quarterly revenue surge and massive buyback announcements.

El-Erian underscores that this booming tech sector is doing the heavy lifting for the broader financial system, observing that "investors [are] betting heavily on the enormous promise of AI and strong earnings" to carry the market forward.

How Have Markets Performed In 2026?

The S&P 500 index has advanced 8.97% year-to-date. Similarly, the Nasdaq Composite index was up 13.38%, and the Dow Jones gained 4.54% YTD.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(NYSE:SPY) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF(NASDAQ:QQQ), which track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, closed higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.39% at $745.64, while the QQQ was lower by 0.42% to $717,54.

Meanwhile, Dow tracker, State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust(NYSE:DIA), rose 0.60% on Friday.

Report by Benzinga 

Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.

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26/05/26, Bullion Market

Gold prices appreciated by Rs 300 to Rs 1.65 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday due to a weak US dollar and optimism over a possible peace agreement between the US and Iran.

According to local marketmen, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity increased by Rs 300 to Rs 1,65,200 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,64,900 per 10 grams.Silver prices, however, remained unchanged at Rs 2,71,000 per kilogram, market players said.

Analysts said gains in bullion prices were driven by easing geopolitical tensions, softer Treasury yields and a weaker dollar, although appreciation in the rupee capped further upside in domestic gold prices.

Gold traded with a mildly positive bias, though strong rupee appreciation limited the upside in the domestic prices, Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, said.

The rupee appreciated by 35 paise to close at 95.25 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, marking its third straight session of gains, amid optimism that Washington and Tehran were moving closer to a peace deal despite continuing disagreements over issues, including restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz.

In the international markets, spot gold climbed USD 60.69, or 1.35 per cent, to USD 4,570.07 per ounce, while silver rallied more than 3 per cent to USD 78.18 per ounce.

"Gold began the new week positively, regaining some of the losses from the previous week as growing optimism about a potential US-Iran agreement alleviated worries about high energy prices and inflation pressures," Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.

According to reports, progress towards a diplomatic framework, including efforts to restore shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz and ease regional tensions, supported broader market sentiment.

"Looking ahead, further developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations are expected to remain the key driver for precious metals' trend this week.

"Continued diplomatic progress could support gold and silver by easing inflation concerns linked to energy markets, while any setback in negotiations or renewed geopolitical tensions may increase volatility and weigh on sentiment," Gandhi said.

Disclaimer: This story has been directly published from the agency feed (PTI). No changes have been made except for the headlines.

Source:Dailyhunt

25/05/26, CRIZAC share price

Small-cap stock, Crizac share price jumped 10% to hit its upper circuit on Monday, May 25, after the company posted 50% year-on-year growth in net profits in the March quarter of the financial year ended 2025-26.

Crizac shares jumped 10% to hit their intraday high of ₹223.99 during Monday's trading session, compared to ₹203.63 at the previous market session, according to NSE data. The company announced its Q4 results in the afternoon market session.

The NSE filings showed that Crizac's net profits (attributable to the owners) jumped 50.2% to ₹75.04 crore in the fourth quarter, compared year-on-year with ₹49.93 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

The company's revenue from core operations advanced 15% to ₹391.73 crore in the March quarter, compared with ₹340.58 crore in the same period a year ago, as per the exchange data.

Margin expansion in Q4

Crizac's filings showed that the company's operational level earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) expanded 42.8% to ₹93.9 crore in the fourth quarter, from ₹65.8 crore in the same period a year ago.

While the company's EBITDA margin improved by 467 basis points to 24% in the March quarter, compared to 19.3% a year earlier.

"This performance was driven by 43.0% YoY growth in applications processed, 36.5% YoY growth in active agents, and 13.8% growth in student enrolments, reflecting sustained operating momentum across our global education platform," said Vikash Agarwal, the Chairman and MD of Crizac Ltd, in the official statement.

In the official statement, Agarwal also said that the company remains actively engaged in evaluating opportunities across both new and existing geographies in an effort to target expansion of scale and technology in the sector.

Crizac share price trend

Crizac shares have delivered nearly 5% returns in the last one-month period, and the company's stock was trading 10.62% higher over the last five trading sessions on the Indian stock market.

However, the company's shares have lost 21% so far in 2026, and since its listing in 2025, the stock has dropped 32% on the market.

Shares of Crizac hit its 52-week high of ₹387.95 on September 8, 2025, while the 52-week low was at 173.35 on March 30, 2026, according to the exchange data. The company's market capitalisation (m-Cap) was trading at ₹3,919 crore as of the stock market session on Monday, May 25.

Source: Upstox 

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25/05/26, The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded higher on Monday, as crude oil ​prices fell below $100 per barrel for ‌the first time in more than two weeks on prospects of a deal to end the ​Iran war. At around 9:30 a.m., the Sensex was up 875.35 points or 1.16 percent at 76,290.70, while the broader Nifty was at 23,980.80, up 261.50 points or 1.1 percent.

 Key factors behind market rise

1) Easing geopolitical concerns: U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington and Iran ⁠have "largely negotiated" a memorandum of understanding on ​a peace deal that would reopen the ​Strait of Hormuz, which carried a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments before the war.

2) Crude oil prices decline: The global benchmark crude oil ​prices fell below $100 per barrel for ‌the first time in more than two weeks on prospects of a deal to end the ​Iran war.

Technical Outlook

Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments, said "Successive days of close not far from 23700 in the last seven days, suggest that the odds of a range breakout are high. Two consecutive days of close above 10 day SMA encourages us to step into the new week with positivity despite seeing rejection trades through last week on every attempt to push higher. Prospects of moving into the 23900-24450 band depends on the ability to float above 23600. Inability to do so may not trigger a vertical collapse, but major support is seen far, at 22800."

Source: Network18 

25/05/26, Gold Rate Today: Gold prices rallied on Monday surging over 1 per cent as optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal injected fresh momentum into the market.

 Gold Rate Today, May 25

Gold prices rallied on Monday (May 25), surging over 1 per cent as optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal injected fresh momentum into the market.

A cooling US dollar and easing inflation concerns further bolstered the appeal of the precious metal for foreign buyers, triggering a sharp rebound from the previous week's losses.

By 5:15 AM, spot gold jumped 1.5 per cent (or USD 68) to trade at USD 4,577.15 per ounce. Meanwhile, on the domestic front, gold futures were not actively trading at the time of reporting, having settled 0.1 per cent lower at Rs 1,58,588 in the previous session.

Why Are Gold Prices Rising Today?

The current rally in bullion is driven by a unique mix of geopolitical developments and macroeconomic shifts:

1. US-Iran Peace Deal Optimism

Geopolitical tensions eased after US President Donald Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated." While he instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" because "time is on our side," the progress alone has significantly shifted market sentiment.

2. Plunging Crude Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears

The positive outlook on the US-Iran deal caused crude oil prices to plummet by 5 per cent.

• WTI Crude dropped close to USD 90
• Brent Crude traded near USD 98

Lower oil prices directly reduce global inflation concerns. This economic relief increases the probability of a central bank rate cut, creating a highly favourable environment for non-yielding assets like gold.

3. A Weakening US Dollar (DXY)

The sudden shift toward geopolitical optimism stripped the US Dollar of its safe-haven inflows. The US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, dipped 0.2 per cent to trade at 99. A weaker dollar makes gold significantly cheaper and more attractive for international buyers holding other currencies.

What is Limiting Gold's Upside?

While the momentum is firmly bullish, further gains for the precious metal are being capped by aggressive interest rate expectations.

According to the CME Group's FedWatch Tool, traders are currently pricing in a 67 per cent chance of at least one 25-basis-point US Federal Reserve interest rate hike by December. Higher interest rates generally weigh on gold prices because they increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.

Silver and Platinum Prices Today

Following gold's bullish trajectory, other major precious metals also recorded sharp gains, successfully reversing their recent weekly declines. Spot silver traded 3.5 per cent, or USD 2.6, higher at USD 78.11. Similarly, platinum was up 1.9 per cent, or USD 36, trading at USD 1,962.41. The rise in both metals follows the weekly decline registered by both metals.

City-Wise Gold, Silver Prices

24K, 22K and 18K Gold rate (Per 10 Grams)

City Name	24k gold price today (10 grams)	22k gold price today (10 grams)	18k gold price today (10 grams)
Gold Price in Chennai	160690	147300	123600
Gold Price in Bangalore	159060	145800	119290
Gold Price in Delhi	159210	145950	119440
Gold Price in Mumbai	159060	145800	119290
Gold Price in Kerala	159060	145800	119290
Gold Price in Kolkata	159060	145800	119290
Gold Price in Hyderabad	159060	145800	119290
Gold Price in Patna	159110	145850	119340
Gold Price in Lucknow	159210	145950	119440

Gold prices remained broadly consistent across major Indian cities, with Chennai recording the highest rates for 24k, 22k, and 18k gold. Bangalore, Mumbai, Kerala, Kolkata, and Hyderabad showed identical pricing trends.

Today Silver Rate in India (City-wise: 10g, 100g, 1kg)

City	10 Gram Silver Rate	100 Gram Silver Rate	1 Kg Silver Rate
Silver Prices in Delhi	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Mumbai	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Kolkata	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Chennai	2,900	29,000	2,90,000
Silver Prices in Patna	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Bengaluru	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Noida	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Chandigarh	2,850	28,500	2,85,000
Silver Prices in Lucknow	2,850	28,500	2,85,000

Silver prices remained largely uniform across major Indian cities, with Chennai recording the highest rates across all quantities. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna, Bengaluru, Noida, Chandigarh, and Lucknow showed identical silver pricing trends.

Source: EconomicTimes

(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice.We suggest readers/investors to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)

25/05/26, EconomicTimes Report on Stocks to Watch today

Stocks to Watch Today: Indian equities are expected to see stock-specific action on Monday, with investors tracking a mix of earnings updates and corporate developments.

NTPC, Eicher Motors, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Hindalco Industries and Fortis Healthcare are in focus after their Q4 results, while deals and regulatory updates from Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), Adani Energy Solutions, One 97 Communications, Jindal Stainless and Lupin are also likely to drive sentiment.

Here's the list of stocks to watch in today's trading session:

Stocks to watch today

Stocks in Focus	Why in focus?
NTPC	Profit Up, Revenue Flat
Eicher Motors	Strong Profit & Sales Growth
Torrent Pharmaceuticals	Profit Down, Revenue Surges
Hindalco Industries	Profit Halves, Revenue Up
Fortis Healthcare	Strong Earnings Growth
Anupam Rasayan India	Major Pharma Acquisition
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC)	USD 2 Billion Fundraise Plan
Adani Energy Solutions	Stake Sale Worth Rs 643 Crore
One 97 Communications	Global Investors Buy Stake
Jindal Stainless	Skill Development Pact Extended
Indian Oil Corporation	No Fuel Shortage
Lupin	First China Market Entry

Q4 Updates

NTPC

Profit Up, Revenue Flat

NTPC reported a 34.4 per cent rise in profit to Rs 10,615 crore, while revenue stayed largely flat, dipping 0.3 per cent to Rs 49,687.8 crore.

Eicher Motors

Strong Profit, Sales Growth

Eicher Motors posted 11.6 per cent profit growth at Rs 1,520 crore and 16 per cent revenue increase to Rs 6,080.1 crore.

Torrent Pharma

Profit Down, Revenue Surges

Torrent Pharmaceuticals saw profit fall 21.9 per cent to Rs 389 crore, while revenue jumped 41.8 per cent to Rs 4,197 crore.

Hindalco

Profit Halves Amid Revenue Growth

Hindalco Industries reported a 50.9 per cent drop in profit to Rs 2,597 crore, even as revenue rose 20.4 per cent to Rs 78,133 crore.

Fortis Healthcare

Strong Earnings Jump

Fortis Healthcare posted a 44.23 per cent rise in profit to Rs 271.19 crore, with revenue up 17.8 per cent to Rs 2,364.67 crore.

Corporate Update

Anupam Rasayan

Big Pharma Stake Deal

Anupam Rasayan India will acquire up to 43.3 per cent stake in Bliss GVS Pharma for Rs 1,369.51 crore and launch an open offer for an additional 26 per cent stake.

IRFC

Plans USD 2 Billion ECB Fundraising

Indian Railway Finance Corporation plans to raise up to USD 2 billion via external commercial borrowings, mainly in Japanese yen, to support business expansion.

Adani Energy

Stake Sale Worth Rs 643 Crore

Adani Energy Solutions saw Qatar Holding sell 48.05 lakh shares to Birla Mutual Fund for Rs 643 crore via open market transactions.

Paytm

Global Funds Buy Stake

One 97 Communications (Paytm) witnessed global investors like Goldman Sachs and Citi acquire a 1.34 per cent stake worth Rs 963 crore from existing shareholders.

Jindal Stainless

Skill Development Pact Extended

Jindal Stainless extended its agreement with the Haryana government to promote skill development in stainless steel applications and manufacturing.

Indian Oil

Confirms No Fuel Shortage

Indian Oil Corporation said petrol and diesel supplies remain stable, calling reported shortages localised and temporary due to demand-supply mismatches.

Lupin

First China Market Entry

Lupin received approval from China's NMPA for Oseltamivir Phosphate, marking its first product launch in the Chinese market.

(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. We suggest readers/investors to consult their financial advisors before making any money-related decisions.)

25/05/26, Market may trade with Positive Bias this week

Indian equity markets are expected to consolidate with a positive bias in the week ahead. While global headwinds and intermittent volatility continue to weigh on sentiment, supportive domestic cues - particularly the ongoing earnings season and steady domestic inflows - are providing a cushion on the downside.

However, crude touching multi-year highs of ~$120 per barrel, rupee near record lows, and persistent FII outflows remain key near-term overhangs.

In this backdrop, stock-specific action is likely to dominate, driven by the ongoing earnings season. Key results due this week include Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Lupin, Dabur, Shree Cement, Bank of Baroda and CG Power among others. Additional US-focused economic data to be released this week include S&P Global Services PMI, non-manufacturing PMI, and employment data.

Last week, equities demonstrated resilience, with the Nifty 50 closing with modest gains of +0.4% despite persistent global macro headwinds. The index traded in a broad range, with downside supported by sustained DII buying that offset FII outflows, alongside support from the ongoing earnings season.

Broader markets mirrored this resilience, as the Nifty Midcap 100 rose +0.7% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained +2.5%, both ending the week in positive territory. On a monthly basis, markets delivered a strong rebound, with the Nifty 50 gaining +7.5%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 outperformed with returns of +13.6% and +18.4%, respectively.

Sectorally, Nifty Pharma was the outperformer for the week [+3.6%], benefiting from its defensive characteristics and rupee tailwind. PSU Banks were the notable laggard [-6.3%] for the week, after the RBI rejected industry requests to defer the implementation of its Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework or soften its provisioning floors.

The ECL framework - introduced last year and effective April 1, 2027 - shifts banks from the current incurred-loss model to a forward-looking approach, requiring a minimum 5% provision on Stage 2 assets against the current 0.4%. PSBs, with lower provision buffers and a higher share of marginal credit, are disproportionately exposed relative to private peers.

The Q4 FY26 results season has been broadly steady so far. Of the 61 companies in MOFSL's coverage universe that have reported - including 17 Nifty-50 constituents - Sales, EBITDA and PAT have grown 12%, 10% and 12% respectively, marginally ahead of estimates. Of the 61 companies, 29 have exceeded PAT estimates while 12 have missed. BFSI has been the standout, with earnings growth of ~18% led by private banks and NBFC-lending. Earnings are expected to drive stock-specific action going forward.

Crude oil at multi-year highs - Brent touching $120 per barrel intraweek - remained the dominant macro variable, simultaneously pressuring the rupee, widening the current account and lifting inflation expectations.

The rupee hit a fresh all-time low, reflecting the two-variable pressure that has persisted through April - elevated crude and persistent FII outflows exceeding Rs 69,000 crore for the month. A sustained recovery in the rupee requires either a meaningful crude pullback or credible geopolitical de-escalation - neither of which appears imminent.

Globally, the US Fed, Bank of Japan, and ECB held rates last week, delivering uniformly hawkish messages as the energy price shock has raised the threshold for rate cuts. For India, sustained dollar strength and a narrower interest rate differential limit the RBI's room for easing even if domestic conditions evolve.

Defence and shipbuilding continue as strong structural themes. India is set to acquire Russian R-37M long-range air-to-air missiles in a $1.2 billion deal.

Recent engagements - including progress on a submarine cooperation roadmap with Germany, agreements with South Korea on shipbuilding, semiconductors and defence, and potential talks with Italy - along with the upcoming Quad ministerial meeting, underscore India's push toward greater indigenisation, technology partnerships, and export opportunities. A robust order pipeline and improving execution are expected to keep investor focus on these areas.

Source: DeccanHerald 

The writer is Head of Research, Wealth Management, MOFSL.