Global markets traded weak with US, European and Asian futures largely in the red, while Gift Nifty signaled a subdued start for Indian equities. FIIs remained net sellers, offset by strong DII buying. Precious metals gained amid safe-haven demand, while oil prices softened. Investors now await key earnings announcements from major Indian corporates.
Global Market Futures (as of 05:55 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
- Nasdaq: -0.30%
- Dow Jones: -0.16%
- S&P 500: -0.18%
European (Futures)
- Ftse 100: -0.21%
- Cac 40-: -0.15%
- Dax: -0.82%
Asian
- NIKKEI 225: -1.74%
- KOSPI: -2.68%
- TAIEX: -0.10%
- ASX 200: -0.68%
Gift Nifty (Prev. Close): 23522.00 (-0.18%)
FII and DII Trading Activity May 19, 2026 in Cash Market Segment:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹2457.49 crores
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹3801.68 crores
Key Results Today:
Grasim Industries, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Lenskart Solutions, Ola Electric Mobility, Bosch, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Eris Lifesciences, HCL Infosystems, Honeywell Automation India, International Gemological Institute, Indiqube Spaces, IRB Infrastructure Developers, JK Lakshmi Cement, Jubilant FoodWorks, Kwality Walls (India), Medplus Health Services, Metro Brands, Samvardhana Motherson International, Saatvik Green Energy, Sammaan Capital, TeamLease Services, and Whirlpool of India will announce their quarterly earnings today.
Commodity Market Updates:
International commodity markets traded on a mixed note, with precious metals witnessing buying interest while energy commodities remained under pressure. Gold prices rose 0.29% to 4,498.55, while spot gold (XAU/USD) gained 0.31% to 4,495.92 amid continued safe-haven demand and softer risk sentiment. Silver outperformed, advancing 0.84% to 74.600, supported by industrial demand expectations. Copper remained largely flat at 6.1940, down marginally by 0.01%, indicating cautious sentiment around global growth and China demand outlook. In the energy segment, Crude Oil WTI declined 0.26% to 103.74, while Brent Oil slipped 0.25% to 110.70 amid concerns over demand outlook despite geopolitical tensions. Natural Gas also traded weak, falling 0.42% to 3.103.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
- Banswara Syntex: Re-appointed Shaleen Toshniwal as Managing Director; recommended dividend of ₹1 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.66 billion and consolidated PAT of ₹114.9 million.
- Siyaram Silk Mills: Recommended final dividend of ₹5 per share and declared special interim dividend of ₹4 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹8.53 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹977.8 million.
- Sambhv Steel Tubes: Increased cold rolling mill capacity at Kuthrel unit to 116,000 MTPA; received amended consent to operate for cold rolling mill; obtained consent to establish for Cold Rolling Mill Project at Kuthrel Unit-II and consent to operate for expanded capacity from 58,000 MTPA to 116,000 MTPA.
- Borosil: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.84 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹105.9 million.
- AYM Syntex: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.66 billion and consolidated profit of ₹90.2 million.
- CE Info Systems: Declared dividend of ₹3.5 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.45 billion and consolidated net PAT of ₹507.7 million.
- United Polyfab Gujarat: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.72 billion and consolidated profit of ₹70.6 million.
- Asian Energy Services: Declared dividend of ₹1.25 per share; re-appointed Kapil Garg as Managing Director; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.38 billion and consolidated net PAT of ₹319.6 million.
- Karnataka Bank: Reported Q4 interest earned of ₹22.57 billion, net profit of ₹4.08 billion, gross NPA at 2.78%, and provisions and contingencies at ₹903.4 million; recommended final dividend of ₹5 per share.
- ITC Hotels: Acquired 100% stake in Zuri Hotels and Resorts on May 19, 2026; transaction enterprise value stood at ₹2.05 billion with consideration up to ₹1.75 billion.
- Automotive Axles: Reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹6.64 billion and profit of ₹539 million; recommended final dividend of ₹32 per share.
- Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals: PNGRB granted authorization for petroleum pipeline project at Kempegowda Airport, Bengaluru.
- Mankind Pharma: Approved additional investment of up to ₹5 billion in Mankind Medicare in one or more tranches; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹34.43 billion and profit from continuing operations of ₹5.59 billion.
- Jio Financial Services: Invested ₹49.5 million in Jio Allianz General Insurance.
- Anthem Biosciences: Declared dividend of ₹2 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹6.11 billion and consolidated profit of ₹1.9 billion.
- R K Swamy: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.01 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹159.4 million.
- PTC India: Declared dividend of ₹5.5 per share; reported Q4 consolidated total revenue from operations of ₹38.98 billion and consolidated net profit from continuing operations of ₹1.05 billion.
- Mahindra & Mahindra: Partnered with DBS Bank to launch India’s first sustainability-linked dealer financing programme.
- Mayur Uniquoters: Recommended final dividend of ₹6 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.73 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹594.3 million.
- Dredging Corporation of India: Reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹4.78 billion and profit of ₹869.1 million.
- Kirloskar Oil Engines: Unit received business commencement approval.
- BPCL: Reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹1.35 trillion and net profit of ₹31.91 billion.
- Blue Star: To acquire 51% stake in Blue Star Qatar for up to ₹5 million.
- ASK Automotive: Declared dividend of ₹1.85 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹11.47 billion and consolidated PAT of ₹715.4 million.
- NIBE: Announced successful test firing of Suryastra Rocket Launcher System.
- ZIM Laboratories: Received marketing authorization in Italy, Europe for Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.05 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹37.4 million.
- Nephrocare Health Services: Approved investment of up to ₹100 million in Nephrocare Health Services Nepal; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.66 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹303.7 million.
- Godawari Power and Ispat: Recommended final dividend of ₹1 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹16.1 billion and consolidated net profit from continuing operations of ₹2.8 billion.
- Godfrey Phillips India: Received ad-hoc on-account insurance payment of ₹1 billion from insurance company.
- Trident: Re-appointed Deepak Nanda as Managing Director for three years; approved raising of funds up to ₹5 billion through issue of non-convertible debentures; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹16.33 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹1.02 billion.
- Hatsun Agro Product: Declared dividend of ₹10 per share; reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹25.78 billion and PAT of ₹508.9 million.
- Fine Organic Industries: Approved acquisition of Oleofine Organics SDN. BHD., Malaysia for approximately ₹828.6 million; recommended final dividend of ₹11 per share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹6.25 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹1.17 billion.
- Tamilnadu Petroproducts: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.24 billion and consolidated net PAT of ₹80.9 million.
- Prince Pipes and Fittings: Declared dividend of ₹1 per share; reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹8.5 billion and PAT of ₹561.1 million.
- Bhagiradha Chemicals and Industries: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.6 billion and consolidated profit of ₹40.7 million.
- Omaxe: WSB invested ₹750 million in Omaxe Group.
- Mindteck India: Recommended dividend of ₹1 per equity share; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.04 billion and consolidated profit of ₹101.6 million.
- Bosch Home Comfort India: Reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹9.65 billion; re-appointed Sanjay Sudhakaran as Managing Director.
- Airfloa Rail Technology: Received order worth ₹26.8 million.
- Orkla India: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹6.26 billion and consolidated profit of ₹734.3 million.
- PNC Infratech: Appointed Chakresh Kumar Jain as CFO; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹16.17 billion and consolidated net PAT of ₹1.08 billion.
- JSW Energy: To acquire additional stake in Toshiba JSW Power Systems for ₹1.50 billion; shareholding in TJPS to increase to 20.7% on non-diluted basis and 10.7% on fully diluted basis.
- Jay Bharat Maruti: Approved enabling resolution for securities issue up to ₹7.50 billion; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹7.66 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹795.9 million.
- Himadri Speciality Chemical: Further invested AUD 2.6 million in Sicona Battery Technologies.
- Expo Engineering and Projects: Received work order from Larsen & Toubro worth ₹23.1 million.
- ITC: Increased shareholding in Mother Sparsh Baby Care from 39.47% to 49.32%.
- Jost’s Engineering: Approved final dividend of ₹1.25 per share and special dividend of ₹3.75 per share.
- WPIL: Recommended dividend of ₹2 per equity share for FY2026; reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹5.11 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹403.9 million.
- Dhara Rail Projects: Secured order worth ₹13.2 million.
- Viyash Scientific: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹9.2 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹521.1 million.
Negative:
- Sun Pharma Advanced Research: Ocuvex Therapeutics received Complete Response Letter from US FDA for PDP-716 NDA.
- Hindware Home Innovation: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹6.63 billion and consolidated net loss of ₹190.3 million.
- BPCL: Reported one-time impairment charge of ₹43.49 billion in Q4 related to investment in subsidiary.
- FIEM Industries: CEO Vineet Sahni resigned.
- Zee Entertainment: Reported Q4 consolidated total income of ₹21.01 billion and consolidated net loss of ₹1.02 billion; however, recommended dividend of ₹2 per share for FY2025-26.
- BSL: Reported Q4 revenue from operations of ₹1.48 billion and net loss of ₹9.9 million.
- Sula Vineyards: Appointed Rinku More as CFO Designate effective July 15, 2026; existing CFO Abhishek Kapoor resigned effective July 14, 2026.
Neutral:
- VIP Clothing: Approved issue of convertible warrants at ₹22.50 each aggregating ₹477 million.
- Challani Capital: Appointed Ani-jja Ghorawat as CFO.
- Petro Carbon and Chemicals: Board to consider setting up CEP plant at Haldia facility.
- Fermenta Biotech: Board meeting scheduled to consider audited financial results for quarter/year ended March 31, 2026 and final equity dividend, if any.
- Dev Accelerator: Approved issue of up to ₹1 billion non-convertible debentures on private placement basis.
- Kalana Ispat: Allotted 4.3 million convertible equity warrants at ₹22.50 each.
- Future Market Networks: Approved issue of up to 100,000 shares and 19.9 million warrants at ₹10.80 each.
- Zee Entertainment: To invest up to ₹1 billion in ZBullet Enterprises; ZBullet Enterprises incorporated to launch micro drama app ‘Bullet’.
- Take Solutions: Appointed Sunil Patra as MD and CFO.
- Vasudhagama Enterprises: Appointed Sandeep Prabhakar Khare as CFO effective May 19, 2026; Vaishnavi Padma resigned as CFO effective same date.
- IndusInd Bank: Clarified that media references related to company secretary and audit chair are unsubstantiated; stated that no summons have been received from authorities.
- Orient Bell: Re-appointed Mahendra K. Daga as Chairman for three years from April 1, 2027.
- Indian Oil Corporation: Management stated crude oil inventory remains above one month, refineries are operating at full capacity, LNG imports have been diversified from Nigeria, Oman and Indonesia, FY27 refinery output expected at 85 million tonnes at group level, no major fuel exports expected, global refining margins likely to remain elevated for 1-2 years due to geopolitical crisis, and LPG retail sales loss in May stood at ₹617 per cylinder.
- BlackBuck: Announced changes related to directors/key managerial personnel/auditor/compliance.
Macro, Non-Corporate, Unlisted and Foreign Stocks
1) Reserve Bank of India: RBI to conduct 5-day Variable Rate Repo auction under LAF worth ₹1.50 trillion on May 20, 2026.
2) Reserve Bank of India: Invited comments on draft “Reserve Bank of India (Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026”.
3) Reserve Bank of India: Cancelled licence of The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Ltd., Phaltan.
4) SEBI: Released consultation paper on easing framework for Straight Through Processing (STP) of trades.
5) Moody’s Ratings: Completed periodic review of ratings of Hero FinCorp Limited.
6) Fitch Ratings: Affirmed National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development at ‘BBB-’ with Stable Outlook.
7)Fitch Ratings: Affirmed India Infrastructure Finance at ‘BBB-’ with Stable Outlook.
8) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Said fundamentals of Japanese economy remain strong and excess FX volatility is undesirable; expressed confidence in BOJ Governor Ueda’s ability to guide Japan’s monetary policy successfully.
9)EU’s Valdis Dombrovskis: Said G7 remains a forum for discussion though differences remain on issues including extension of waiver on Russian sanctions; added that the US provided reassurance regarding gradual access to the EU.
10) Swiss International Air Lines: Announced launch of new nonstop flights between Bengaluru and Zurich.
11) Capricorn Energy and Deltic Energy: Capricorn Energy stated it has no intention to make an offer for Deltic Energy.
12) MakeMyTrip: Reported Q4 revenue of 250.1 million dollars and adjusted EPS of 0.32 dollars; gross bookings increased 4.8% year-on-year to 2.55 billion dollars.
Bulk and Block Deals:
Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research:
Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II exited part of its investment in Jaro Education by selling 2.8 lakh shares, representing a 1.27% stake, for ₹14.08 crore at ₹501.33 per share. Promoter Sanjay Namdeo Salunkhe acquired 2.09 lakh shares, equivalent to a 0.94% stake, for ₹10.5 crore at ₹503.91 per share, indicating continued promoter confidence in the company.
Indian Emulsifiers:
Prudent Equity, the portfolio management and equity research firm founded by Siddharth Oberoi, reduced its stake in speciality chemicals company Indian Emulsifiers by selling 1 lakh shares, representing a 0.54% stake. The transaction was valued at ₹51.89 lakh and executed at ₹51.89 per share through a market deal.
Choksi Laboratories:
Nexus Global Opportunities Fund increased its stake in Choksi Laboratories by acquiring an additional 68,727 shares, equivalent to a 0.98% stake, for ₹70.82 lakh at ₹103.05 per share. Meanwhile, CSG Financial and Management Services exited the company completely by selling its entire 1% stake comprising 70,000 shares for ₹72.14 lakh at ₹103.06 per share.
On-going IPO:
Last Date 20-May
NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd (NSE SME)
Last Date 21-May
Teamtech Formwork Solutions Ltd (NSE SME)
Last Date 22-May
Harikanta Overseas Ltd (BSE SME)
Vegorama Punjabi Angitihi Ltd (BSE SME)
Upcoming IPO:
21-May to 25-May
Bio Medica Laboratories Ltd (NSE SME)
Q-Line Biotech Ltd (NSE SME)
Securities Trading Ex-Dividend on May 20, 2026
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Buy Back of Shares on May 20, 2026
Garware Technical Fibres Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Right Issue of Equity Shares on May 20, 2026
Integra Essentia Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Reduction of Capital on May 20, 2026
Charms Industries Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Income Distribution on May 20, 2026
Power Grid Infrastructure Infrastructure Trust (InvIT), IRB InvIT Fund (InvIT)
Securities Under F&O Ban on May 20, 2026
SAIL, KAYNES
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
