Share Market News

Margin funding exposure in equities rebounded above ₹1.2 lakh crore in May as traders returned after March’s correction and broader markets recovered sharply. Read more about the trend and investor sentiment.

Goldline Pharmaceutical shares debuted 40% above the IPO price on the BSE SME at ₹59.75. They touched ₹60 intraday, and later hit the 5% lower circuit at ₹56.77 after profit booking.

India raised petrol and diesel prices by 90 paise per litre on 19 May, the second hike in a week, as oil companies lose ₹750 crore daily amid surging crude prices. Read ahead to know more.

India is looking at a possible hike in import duties on edible oils. The move comes after a request from domestic industry players. The aim is to support local farmers. It may also help reduce foreign exchange outflows at a time when the rupee remains under pressure.

Q-Line Biotech will launch its ₹214.48 crore SME IPO on 21 May at a price band of ₹326-343 per share, with proceeds earmarked for debt repayment and working capital needs.

Sensex and Nifty recovered sharply to end marginally higher. IOC, Lupin, Eicher Motors and BPCL remain in focus amid earnings, approvals, project wins and positive GIFT Nifty cues.

Arohan Financial Services has filed draft papers for a ₹600 crore IPO with SEBI, including a 4.04 crore share OFS, as existing investors seek partial exits from the microfinance lender.

SEBI approved IPOs of Neolite ZKW Lightings, Aspri Spirits and SS Retail. The companies plan fresh issues and offer-for-sale components to raise funds for expansion, manufacturing, and business operations.

Brent crude rose above $110 on 18 May as drone strikes on a UAE nuclear plant and fresh Iran war threats from President Trump deepened fears of wider regional escalation.

Ambuja Cements submitted a ₹580 crore bid for bankrupt Jaypee Cement, the only offer on the table. Lenders are pushing for more as the bid falls below the ₹880 crore liquidation value.

The Indian government has approved the listing of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited through an IPO, allowing Coal India to dilute up to 25% stake via offer for sale and fresh equity issuance. Read ahead to know more.

Sensex fell 161 points and Nifty slipped 46 points. Vodafone Idea posted ₹51,970 crore profit, Tata Steel earned ₹2,965 crore, SAIL profit rose 46.7%, while Godrej Industries profit jumped 142.6% in Q4FY26.