Nifty 50 Ended In Red; Merchandise Trade Deficit Widened To $28.38 Bn In April
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 15 May 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
After giving up early gains in a volatile session, Nifty 50 and Sensex plunged to end this week’s last trading session around 0.20% lower on Friday, May 15. Brent crude surged to around $107-$109 per barrel, and the rupee hit a new record low of 96.14 against the US dollar. On the sectoral front, performance was mixed. Nifty Media emerged as the top leader, while Nifty Metal was the top loser.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
TMPVTata Motors Passenger Vehicles reported Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹105.4K crore, up 7.2%, and recommended a final dividend of ₹3 per share. Despite a strong Q4, full-year profitability was impacted by multiple headwinds at JLR, including cyber incidents and tariffs.
UNITDSPRUnited Spirits reported a 3.7% rise in Q4 FY26 net sales value to ₹3,054 crore, while EBITDA grew by 16.3% to ₹593 crore. The company also recommended a final dividend of ₹11 per equity share for the financial year.
GESHIPGreat Eastern Shipping reported a Q4 profit of ₹1,044 crore and declared a fourth interim dividend of ₹11.70 per share. The company also delivered its tanker “Jag Pankhi” to buyers, bringing its current owned fleet to 39 vessels.
INDIGOIndiGo has formed a strategic partnership with Single.id, allowing IndiGo BluChip members to automatically earn loyalty rewards. By linking their bank cards to the portal, customers can earn points seamlessly on everyday spends across various brands without needing coupons.
HCLTECHHCLTech announced a collaboration with Red Hat to deliver enterprise-grade AI infrastructure. The HCLTech AI Factory, powered by Red Hat AI Enterprise, will help organisations run critical AI workloads consistently across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MediaNIFTY MEDIA | +1.98%+27.85 | 1436.10 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | +1.30%+356.55 | 27716.90 |
 Nifty FMCGNIFTY FMCG | +0.54%+272.20 | 51051.35 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 14 May 2026 | 187.46 | 684.33 |
| 13 May 2026 | -4,703.15 | 5,869.05 |
| 12 May 2026 | -1,959.39 | 7,990.32 |
| 11 May 2026 | -8,437.56 | 5,939.65 |
| 08 May 2026 | -4,110.60 | 6,748.13 |
| Month-to-Date | -25,984.99 | 41,876.2 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s merchandise trade deficit widened significantly to $28.38 billion in April. Moreover, the total estimated exports for April 2026 grew by 13.59% to reach $80.80 billion, while total imports rose 7.67% to $88.61 billion.
- PM Modi’s UAE visit yielded key strategic agreements covering petroleum reserves, defence partnerships, and a supercomputing cluster. The visit also secured major investments, including a $3 billion infusion by Emirates New Development Bank into India’s RBL Bank.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the registrations of 150 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). This regulatory action includes around 67 firms operating from Delhi and 75 companies based in West Bengal.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stock | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Actual) | Change |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. | 33,247.23 | 33,088.82 | 🔻 0.48% |
| JSW Steel Ltd. | 1,86,376.30 | 1,85,470 | 🔻 0.49% |
| Endurance Technologies Ltd. | 14,200.27 | 14,595.88 | 🔼 2.79% |
India’s WPI Inflation Jumps to 8.30%: Fuel Shock & Market Impact Explained
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Industry Analysis?
In investing, industry analysis is the process of evaluating a specific sector of the economy to understand its overall health, competitive landscape, and future prospects. Think of it like buying a house. Before looking at specific homes (individual companies), you first research the neighbourhood (the industry) to see if property values are rising and the local economy is strong.
In the stock market, analysts look at the major factors driving a whole sector, like new government regulations, supply chain trends, or technological shifts. For everyday investors, this big-picture view is crucial. Even the best-run company can struggle if its entire industry is shrinking, while an average company might soar simply because it operates in a rapidly growing sector.
Learn more: https://www.share.market/buzz/stocks/industry-analysis/
Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 19 May 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹1.00 |
Before You Go…
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