India’s equity markets experienced their worst start to a year in a decade as the BSE Sensex fell 1.93% in the first ten days of 2026. Geopolitical tensions, trade deal uncertainties, and sustained foreign institutional investor selling contributed to a broad-based sell-off, particularly impacting cyclical sectors. Analysts advise caution, focusing on quality large-cap stocks amidst expected continued volatility.
Dividend alert! Last date to buy RIL, HDFC AMC and 14 other stocks for dividend rewards. Do you own any?
A total of 16 stocks, including Reliance Industries, HDFC AMC, Bank of Baroda and others, are set to turn ex-dividend on June 5, making today