Nifty 50 Snapped Losing Streak; Retail Inflation Rose To 3.48%
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 13 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.
Snapping their losing streak, Nifty 50 and Sensex recovered from an early decline to end marginally higher after a highly volatile trading session on Wednesday, May 13. Sectoral sentiment remained mixed, with Nifty IT emerging as the top loser. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal was the top leading sector, witnessing buying fueled by the government’s decision to hike the import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15%.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
TEXRAILTexmaco Rail secured a massive ₹4,045 crore order from a South African operator. The landmark deal includes supplying over 2,235 freight wagons and 30 diesel locomotives, along with a 15-year maintenance partnership, marking a major global expansion milestone.
BERGEPAINTBerger Paints reported strong FY26 financial results. The company’s Q4 total income from operations grew 6.1% to ₹2,868 crore, while profit saw a significant jump of 27.5%, reaching ₹335.25 crore compared to last year.
LTL&T’s Power Transmission & Distribution business secured significant turnkey EPC orders worth up to ₹2,500 crore in the Middle East. The project involves constructing one 380 kV and two 132 kV extra-high voltage substations to ensure reliable power for large load centres.
TATAPOWERTata Power’s shares dipped following its FY26 consolidated results. While the company’s Q4 revenue fell 8% year-on-year to ₹15,962 crore, it still managed to report a 10% increase in EBITDA to ₹4,216 crore and an 8% rise in reported profit to ₹1,416 crore.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MetalNIFTY METAL | +3.18%+409.40 | 13290.80 |
 Nifty Consumer DurablesNIFTY CONSR DURBL | +1.67%+577.90 | 35211.80 |
 Nifty Oil & GasNIFTY OIL AND GAS | +1.28%+144.40 | 11437.55 |
Top Losers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | -0.19%-1.45 | 764.25 |
 Nifty AutoNIFTY AUTO | -0.97%-253.65 | 25888.95 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -1.13%-318.25 | 27916.65 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 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 |
| 07 May 2026 | -340.89 | 441.07 |
| 06 May 2026 | -5,834.90 | 6,836.87 |
| Month-to-Date | -21,469.3 | 35,322.82 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s retail inflation rose to 3.48% in April 2026. Food inflation reached 4.20%. Rural inflation stood at 3.74%, outpacing urban inflation.
- The Centre has officially revised customs duties on precious metals. A new 5% duty has been placed specifically on gold, silver, and platinum findings, altering the import taxation of these core materials.
- CTBC Bank has officially become the first Taiwanese bank to open a branch at India’s GIFT City. This marks a key step in expanding international banking presence within the financial hub.
- According to the Ministry of Finance, the government launched the USD 1.5 billion ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ with a USD 1.4 billion sovereign guarantee, ensuring continuous insurance coverage for Indian vessels and cargo amid Middle East tensions.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stock | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Actual) | Change |
| Indian Hotels Company Ltd. | ₹8,245.23 cr | ₹9,689.22 cr | 🔼 17.51% |
| JSW Energy Ltd. | ₹11,575.09 cr | ₹18,901.13 cr | 🔼 63.29% |
| Syrma SGS Technology Ltd. | ₹3,786.69 cr | ₹4,819.05 cr | 🔼 27.26% |
| G R Infraprojects Ltd. | ₹7,394.70 cr | ₹8,398.61 cr | 🔼 13.58% |
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Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is a Market Correction?
A market correction is a decline of 10% to 20% in the price of a stock or an entire market index from its recent peak. Think of it like taking a long road trip. If you drive too fast for too long, your engine overheats. Pulling over to let the car cool down delays you, but it prevents a total breakdown so you can safely finish your journey.
In the stock market, corrections happen when prices climb too high, too fast. It is a natural “cooling off” period that shakes out excess speculation and brings valuations back to reality. For everyday investors, corrections can feel terrifying. However, they are a normal, healthy part of investing. Instead of panicking, long-term investors often view these temporary dips as opportunities to buy quality stocks at a discount.
Learn more: https://www.share.market/buzz/stocks/market-correction/
Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 15 May 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd. | Final Dividend, ₹7.00 |
| Aptus Value Housing Finance India Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹2.50 |
| Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. | Final Dividend, ₹2.00 |
| Kennametal India Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹40.00 |
| Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹14.00 |
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