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Market sentiments improved in the mid-session with the US-Iran talks heading in a positive direction, with both benchmarks witnessing a strong rally.

Positive development on the global front, coupled with a strong rupee, boosted investors’ sentiments on Monday’s trade, with both benchmark indices ending in the green.

The Indian stock market indices witnessed a volatile opening on Friday morning. While Sensex and Nifty 50 edged higher after pre-open, a few sectoral indices were trading lower.

Sensex fell 135 pts to close at 75,183, while the Nifty 50 ended at 23,654 on 21 May 2026 amid profit booking in heavyweight stocks and continued uncertainty around the US-Iran talks. GIFT Nifty at 23,539 signalled a muted start for Friday’s trade.

Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower amid profit booking. Stocks in focus on 22 May include ITC, LIC, Tata Steel, Nykaa, GAIL, Max Healthcare, Aurobindo Pharma and LG Electronics India after earnings updates.

The rupee’s appreciation against the US dollar lifted investors’ sentiments in D-Street with the Sensex and the Nifty 50 ending in the positive territory.

Nuvama expects Trent to exit the Sensex in the June 2026 rejig, with Hindalco or Shriram Finance as likely replacements. Passive flows of up to $445 million are estimated depending on which stock enters.

Thursday’s trade closed on a slightly weaker note for the Sensex and Nifty 50, with both benchmark indices losing ground. Traders stayed cautious on the volatile Middle East situation.

NCDEX launched India’s first rainfall-based weather derivatives contract to support businesses and farmers manage monsoon-related financial risks.

Merritronix plans to raise ₹70 crore through a fresh IPO opening 1 June, backed by strong FY26 profit growth and defence electronics exposure. Read more about pricing, financials, and plans.

SEBI has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds directly through automatic payroll salary deductions.

Samvardhana Motherson International posted a 40% YoY rise in Q4 PAT to ₹1,561 crore, while revenue climbed 17%. The board proposed a ₹0.25 per share dividend.