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Top Stocks to Watch Monday
HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, and Bajaj Finance lead Monday's market focus amid corrections.
In brief
HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, and Bajaj Finance lead Monday's market focus amid corrections. Indian equity markets declined for the eighth straight week as HDFC Bank appoints new CEO, Yes Bank reports strong growth, and Bajaj Finance approves a ₹5,800 crore warrant issue. Originally reported by mint.
Market Correction Continues
Indian equity markets ended sharply lower for the eighth consecutive week, extending the ongoing corrective phase as persistent selling pressure and weak global cues continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
Sensex and Nifty Decline
The Sensex fell 1.52% on Monday, recording smaller declines over the next two sessions before slipping another 0.79% on Thursday, ending at 71,909.70 with a decline of 1,670.84 points.
HDFC Bank Appoints New CEO
HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director and CEO after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term.
Yes Bank Reports Strong Growth
Yes Bank reported strong business growth as of September 30, 2026, with loans and advances rising nearly 24% year-on-year to ₹ 3.1 lakh crore from ₹ 2.5 lakh crore.
Bajaj Finance Approves Warrant Issue
Bajaj Finance approved a preferential issue of warrants convertible into equity shares with a total issue size capped at ₹ 5,800 crore.
Market Focus on Monday
Indian stock market investors will track several companies on Monday, 5 October, as key announcements and developments, including business updates, fundraising plans, new orders, project progress, regulatory actions, and strategic moves, could influence their shares.
The essence
Indian equity markets declined for the eighth straight week as HDFC Bank appoints new CEO, Yes Bank reports strong growth, and Bajaj Finance approves a ₹5,800 crore warrant issue.
