Zee Entertainment, AB Real Estate, BEL and BPCL Active Amid NIFTY and SENSEX Slipping in Noon Session

On May 20, 2026, India's benchmark equity indices, NIFTY and SENSEX, witnessed a downward trend, mainly due to elevated oil prices and global market challenges.  

At 1:22 pm, the SENSEX dropped 138 points to 75,062, while the NIFTY dipped 0.15% to 23,582. 

Amid this scenario, particular attention was drawn to stocks like Zee Entertainment and AB Real Estate. 

Zee Entertainment Decline 

Zee Entertainment shares fell 6.68% to ₹81.82, following a Q4 FY 2025-26 net loss of ₹103.7 crore due to higher expenses.  

The company's total income dropped 5.36% YoY to ₹2,101.1 crore, with advertising revenue affected by the West Asia crisis.  

Expenses, driven by increased A&P spending, rose to ₹2,341.8 crore compared to ₹1,958.4 crore in the previous year. 

Aditya Birla Real Estate Performance 

Aditya Birla Real Estate shares traded 0.87% lower at ₹1,260.20. Birla Estates, a subsidiary, achieved sales bookings of ₹1,007 crore for its residential project in Thane.  

This performance was driven by strong customer response and demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region market. 

Bharat Electronics Limited Results 

BEL saw a 4.77% dip in its stock price to ₹407 following unimpressive Q4 results. Despite a 4.61% rise in profit after tax to ₹2,225.22 crore, revenue grew 11.74% YoY to ₹10,224.43 crore. BEL declared a final dividend of ₹0.55 per share, pending shareholder approval. 

Karnataka Bank's Improved Results 

Karnataka Bank shares rose 6.40% to ₹263.60 on the back of improved asset quality and return ratios. Net-interest income increased 7.8% to ₹843 crore, driven by lower interest expenses. Operating profit surged 64% YoY to ₹615 crore, reflecting improved financial health. 

Read More: Karnataka Bank Share Price in Focus; Reports 62% Rise in Q4 Profit as Asset Quality and Core Income Improve! 

Other Significant Market Movements 

Hindalco Industries shares showed a 2.9% increase, trading at ₹1,078.70. Despite Novelis, its subsidiary, reporting a net loss of $84 million due to fire incidents, the company's net sales rose to $4,787 million. 

BPCL shares rose 1.45% to ₹290.60, with flat post-tax profits due to an impairment loss of ₹4,349 crore on upstream assets, despite a revenue increase of 6.33% to ₹1,34,896.40 crore. 

Conclusion 

NIFTY and SENSEX experienced declines amidst international tensions and soaring oil prices. Stocks such as Zee Entertainment and AB Real Estate emerged as key players, with their movements highlighting sectoral dynamics. Other companies like BEL, Karnataka Bank, Hindalco, and BPCL also displayed notable stock activity, contributing to the dynamic shifts in the market. 

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