Equity benchmarks closed moderately higher after a phase of consolidation on July 15, with market breadth favouring the bulls. About 1,616 shares witnessed buying interest, while 1,353 shares came under selling pressure on the NSE. The market is expected to trend higher amid range-bound trading, though the sustainability of higher levels will be key to watch. Below are some short-term trading idea...

Let's catch up on the latest news from the stock market. From significant investments to major deals, quarterly earnings, acquisitions, and order wins, here’s a quick look at which stocks will be in focus in today's trade:Results TodayL&T Technology Services, Tata Elxsi, A2Z Infra Engineering, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, Aditya Birla Money, Dhampur Bio Organics, Den Networks, Jindal Saw...

Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance plunged nearly 9% on May 18, touching a more than two-year low of Rs 488.60, after promoter Prudential plc announced plans to reduce its holding in the insurer to 10%.The proposed stake reduction is linked to regulatory requirements tied to Prudential's acquisition of a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance Co..As of March 31, Prudential held a 21.91% stake i...

ICICI Prudential AMC, the second-largest asset management company by AUM after SBI Mutual Fund, is expected to post over 18 percent year-on-year growth in topline for the quarter ended March 2026.Strong inflows are likely to support a rise in its market share. However, yields may come under pressure due to the sharp market correction witnessed in March.On Friday, ahead of earnings, the stock touch...

The benchmark indices extended their downtrend for the third straight session, falling 0.32 percent with negative market breadth. A total of 1,591 shares declined compared to 1,230 advancing shares on the NSE. The market may rebound after the recent correction, but the sustainability of those gains will be the key to watch. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider:Sudeep Shah, Head - Te...