Gold rate today: Gold's June contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) opened at Rs 95,344 per 10 gram today.

If the Nifty 50 index decisively breaks these levels, the selling pressure may drag the index down toward 24,500, the crucial support zone. However, in case the index extends northward journey amid likely rangebound trading, it may face resistance at 25,000…

As long as the Nifty 50 defends the 24,650 zone, a march toward 25,000–25,100 can’t be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, falling below this level could drag the index down toward 24,500, a key support zone.

The investment case for private banks over the next three to four years is highly bullish, said Vipul Bhowar of Waterfield Advisors.

Nifty 50 and Sensex were off to a weak start in trade for the May 22 session, as weak global cues, driven by elevated bond yield, sparked a risk-off sentiment.

Shares of BSE fell sharply after reports surfaced that SEBI may approve Tuesday as the expiry day for NSE's derivatives contracts

Sensex and Nifty dropped sharply on May 22 due to broad selling pressure, with IT stocks hit hardest

Sensex, Nifty declined on rising US bond market volatility which drove much of the selling pressure in Wall Street. Concerns around America’s fiscal health also spooked the investors.

Emcure Pharma reported a 19% rise in revenue to Rs 2,116 crore, reflecting sustained demand across key markets.

In recent days, defence shares have seen significant volatility after a record run following Operation Sindoor. Despite strong tailwinds, analysts are flagging frothy valuations in the share of defence suppliers.

According to Chairman and CEO Varun Alagh, the company’s strategic pivot under Project Neev two quarters ago has begun to show results.

For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore, while DIIs have net bought Rs 2.41 lakh crore worth of shares.

The BSE 100 will see three additions: Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd, Coforge Ltd, and Indus Towers Ltd. These companies will replace Bharat Forge Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, and Siemens Ltd in the index.

Consolidation is likely to continue, with the indices attempting to defend the previous Thursday’s low in the upcoming session. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

The Nifty50 managed to defend the crucial 24,450–24,500 zone on a closing basis. This zone remains pivotal, as a breakdown could push the index further down toward 24,350, while holding above this level may open the path for a rebound towards the 24,800–24…

In case the Nifty 50 recovers further, the resistance is placed at the 24,700, followed by 24,850 zone, but the breaking of support zone of 24,500-24,450 can drive the index down toward 24,350, according to experts.

Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC expects gradual improvement in earnings over the next few quarters for corporate India.