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Stock markets will observe a shortened trading week with a closure on Thursday, May 28, for Bakri Eid. This marks the second holiday this month. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout 2026, including those for Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. While some holidays fall on weekends, a special Muhurat Trading session is expected.

Dalal Street participants will experience a shortened trading week as both NSE and BSE will be closed on Thursday, May 28, for Bakri Id. This holiday follows the Maharashtra Day closure and is one of 16 scheduled for 2026. Commodity markets will have a partial closure, with MCX resuming evening trade while NCDEX remains shut.

Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying Varun Beverages Ltd, and Elecon Engineering Company Ltd as the top stock picks for the May 25, 2026 week. The expert also shares his outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty:

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.

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Stock market recommendations: Bharti Airtel, and Kirloskar Oil Engines are the top stocks that Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities recommends buying for this week (starting May 18, 2026). The analyst also shares his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:

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The Indian rupee is facing significant pressure, weakening against the US dollar due to soaring crude oil prices driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows. Despite India's robust economic growth, the currency's slide continues as the Reserve Bank of India intervenes to curb volatility rather than target a specific exchange rate.