INDIAN BENCHMARK EQUITY INDICES
For a handful of equity and shine, investors open 4.3 m Demat a/cs
In recent activity, nearly 3.9 million new investor accounts were opened with the Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL), and an additional 0.4 million accounts were registered with the National Securities Depository (NSDL). By comparison, May witnessed a total of 4 million new accounts, while April saw 2.6 million new accounts.
Mcap of BSE-listed firms hit all-time high of Rs 447.40 lakh cr
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms hit a record high of Rs 447.30 lakh crore on Thursday with the benchmark Sensex closing at a fresh all-time high level. The 30-share BSE Sensex scaled an intraday record high of 80,392.64 in early trade. The index pared most of the gains later due to volatility and profit-taking by investors and settled 62.87 points or 0.08 per cent higher at 80,049.67.
62% equity mutual funds outperform benchmarks in first half of 2024
Consider various factors beyond fund outperformance, like risk tolerance and financial goals, before making investment decisions based on the first half of 2024's equity mutual fund performance.
Is the stock market closed today for Eid-al-Adha (Bakri Eid) holiday?
Share Market Holiday: Apart from Bakri Eid (June 17), in 2024, the markets will be shut for Muharram (July 17), Independence Day (August 15), Mahatma Gandhi (October 2), Diwali (November 1), Gurunanak Jayanti (November 15) and Christmas (December 25).
Unstoppable bull run! Sensex, Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs led by gains in RIL & banking stocks
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, reached fresh record highs on Monday with Sensex hitting the 77,000 mark.
FPIs take out Rs 14,800cr from equities in Jun on poll results, attractive Chinese stock valuations
Foreign investors withdrew nearly Rs 14,800 crore from domestic stocks in the first week of this month, influenced by India's Lok Sabha election results and attractive valuations of Chinese stocks.
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Stocks in news: Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, ITC, PB Fintech, Tata Chemicals, Indian Oil
Benchmark indices show positive momentum for the second consecutive day with lower volatility compared to the results day. Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, ITC, PB Fintech, Tata Chemicals, and Indian Oil are in focus for various news developments. Allcargo Terminals, Bajaj Finserv, RVNL, Muthoot Microfin, and Pidilite Industries have also made significant announcements.
Rupee falls though Asian peers gain; forward premiums tick up
Indian rupee weakens on Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. RBI intervention counters pressure from weak national election results and foreign equity outflows.
Rupee ends higher; RBI intervention, foreign banks' dollar sales help
The Indian rupee closed stronger on Wednesday, partially recovering from its slump in the previous session, aided by dollar sales from foreign banks and likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India.
Some Indian brokers impose higher trading margins to withstand election volatility
Some large Indian brokerage firms have asked clients to furnish higher margins against trades this week to limit the risk of default ahead of the results of India's national elections, due on Tuesday.
Exit polls loom as Sensex snaps 5-day losing streak with modest gains
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rose 76 points or 0.10% to settle at 73,961. The broader NSE Nifty gained 42 points or 0.19% to end at 22,531. Voting for the month-long Lok Sabha election will conclude on June 1, and the votes will be counted on June 4. Investors are awaiting the exit polls, which project outcomes after voting ends. The fourth-quarter domestic GDP data is due later in the day, which is expected to show the economy grew at a slower pace than the previous three months.
Traders bearish on June, Nifty slips 216 points
Analysts said foreign fund managers have predominantly rolled over bearish positions to June, while domestic traders remained bullish though the benchmark indices extended losses to the fifth straight trading session.
Sensex slumps for 4th session, declines 668 pts; financials, IT bleed
Uncertainty around domestic election results and the timing of US rate cuts dampened investor sentiments. The broader Nifty dropped 183 points to end at 22,704. Meanwhile, investors lost Rs 1.83 lakh crore. Sector-wise, Nifty Financial Services fell 1.65%, while Nifty IT, Private Bank, and Oil & Gas declined by over 1%.
India’s equity rally hinges on Modi bettering 303-seat tally
Indian stocks' performance is closely tied to the Bharatiya Janata Party's election success. A Bloomberg News survey suggests that if the party wins over 303 seats, stocks could rally; otherwise, a drop is expected.
Monday rally fizzles: Profit-booking, energy stocks push Sensex over 600 points off peak
Sensex, Nifty closed marginally lower. Uncertainty over the results of the ongoing general elections put volatility at a high with VIX surging almost 90% in the last one month, including climbing 6.8% on the day. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 25 points or 0.11% to end at 22,932. Wipro, NTPC, Sun Pharma, M&M, ITC, and Reliance Industries were the top Sensex laggards, falling up to 2.3%.
Rupee closes mildly weaker, forward premiums slip
The Indian rupee closed slightly down on Monday, unable to build on recent gains as local dollar demand pressured the currency even as most of its Asian peers rose.
FPIs take out Rs 22,000 crore from equities in May amid poll jitters, Chinese mkt outperformance
Foreign investors have pulled out a massive Rs 22,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections and outperformance of Chinese markets.
IT stocks sink, dragging Sensex, Nifty to flat close
IT stocks closed lower amid concerns over tighter-for-longer US monetary policy. Sensex settled at 75,410.39 while broader NSE Nifty ended at 22,957. HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Axis Bank, NTPC, and UltraTech Cement saw gains, while Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, TCS, M&M, and Titan closed with losses.
Indian rupee rallies to two-month high on likely dollar inflows
The Indian rupee rose to a two-month peak on Friday, boosted by likely strong dollar inflows into domestic equities even as most Asian currencies declined pressured by a rise U.S. bond yields.
New highs on D-Street! Nifty scales Mt 23K, Sensex hits fresh peak
Indian benchmark equity indices Nifty and Sensex hit fresh record highs on Friday, led by banking and financial stocks, despite robust U.S. economic data.
Sensex ends 267 points higher, Nifty near 22,600 ahead of Fed mins
Domestic equity indices, BSE benchmark Sensex and NSE Nifty, surged on Wednesday, led by gains in fast-moving consumer goods and Reliance Industries, ahead of the Federal Reserve minutes.
GIFT Nifty down 40 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
The rupee appreciated 13 paise to close at 83.37 against the US dollar on Friday, tracking positive sentiment in domestic equity markets and fresh foreign fund inflows.
Sensex rises 253 points on auto and metal gains, defying foreign outflows
M&M was the top gainer, rising 6% as its overall March quarter numbers led to target price hikes and upgrades. JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, Kotak Bank, ITC, and Maruti also closed higher. The market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged Rs 2.86 lakh crore to Rs 410.21 lakh crore.
IT & banking titans fuel 677-point Sensex rally in last leg of volatile session
The benchmark equity indices tossed between ups and downs throughout the day and finally settled in the green. US rate -sensitive IT stocks contributed majorly to the fag-end rally as all 10 constituents advanced, adding between 1% and 4.2%. Investors gained Rs 3.1 lakh crore on Thursday.
Sensex, Nifty edge lower as HDFC Bank drags; US inflation data looms
IT stocks presented a muted show as investors turn cautious ahead of key US data that will determine future interest rate trends. Sensex dipped 118 points to settle at 72,987. Nifty shed 17 points to end at 22,200.
Foreign equity investors turn to hedging on India election jitters
Foreign investors are loading up on options to hedge their equity portfolios against a slide in benchmark indexes as they worry that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party may not achieve the landslide victory predicted by opinion polls just weeks ago.
Banking stocks drive Sensex 111 pts higher from deep red; Nifty above 22,100
Indian equity indices surged, with Sensex and Nifty posting gains. Top gainers included Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, TCS, Axis Bank. Tata Motors faced downgrades while Cipla reported a significant profit surge in March 2024.
Bears growl! Sensex crashes 750 points, Nifty below 21,850
Indian indices fell due to auto and IT stocks amid Lok Sabha elections. Sensex and Nifty down, India VIX surged. Top laggards include Tata Motors. Sun Pharma and HUL gained.
Rupee closes little changed, logs slight weekly decline
The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Friday, tracking subdued moves in its Asian peers and as expectations of the central bank's intervention blunted the pressure of dollar demand from local oil companies and foreign banks.
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