SENSEX IMPACT
RIL, SBI lift muted D-Street; investors' wealth soars Rs 450 lakh crore
The 30-stock S&P BSE ended with minor declines at 79,996.60, losing 53.07 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty closed with 21 points or 0.09% gains at 24,323.85.
Sensex at 80,000: Why mutual fund investors need to tone down expectations
Sensex reaches 80,000 milestone, prompting mutual fund investors to reassess equity allocation. Experts recommend diversification and systematic investment plans for navigating market fluctuations.
Sensex, Nifty end flat after scaling fresh highs; HDFC Bank plays spoilsport
The Nifty breadth was skewed in the favour of the bears, with 27 stocks ending in the red, while 23 ended in positive territory. Top gainers at the close included Tata Motors, HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
HDFC Bank leads financial sector rally, powering D-Street to all-time highs
The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex reached a record high of 80,074.3 before closing the session at 79,987, up by 545 points or 0.69%. Meanwhile, the broader Nifty hit a peak of 24,309.15 before ending the day at 24,287, gaining 163 points or 0.67%.
Should you deploy fresh money and ideas with Sensex@80K? Aman Chowhan answers
A clear avoid now will be companies with too much hype and euphoria, and maybe some segments within the different spaces where valuations have gone crazy, says Aman Chowhan. Some of the consumer names are trading north of 70-80 PE, which is also a clear avoid s. It has more to do with companies and valuations than any specific sector or segment, says Chowhan.
Sensex, Nifty end with minor losses amid selling pressure in banks, auto stocks
The 30-stock S&P BSE Sensex ended the day at 79,441.45, dropping 35 points or 0.04% while the broader Nifty closed at 24,123.85, settling 18.10 points or 0.07% lower. Of the 16 sectoral indices on the NSE, 11 closed in the red while the remaining 5 ended in the green.
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Banking stocks lift Sensex, Nifty to new heights in July opening
D-Sreet closed on a positive note on Monday, with the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 443.46 points to settle at 79,476.19. The broader Nifty index also rose, adding 131.35 points to close at 24,141.95. The banking sector showed particular strength, with the banking gauge up by 0.44%. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Grasim Industries, and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers, while NTPC, Eicher Motors, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, SBI, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories experienced declines. Market capitalisation of all the BSE listed companies increased by Rs 344,798 crore.
Sensex & Nifty take a breather after record sprint, profit-booking in bank stocks spoils investors’ mood
The S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 both reached new record highs before retreating slightly. The Sensex ended the day at 79,033, down 0.27%, while the Nifty closed at 24,010.60, down 0.14%. The decline was led by the banking and financial services sectors, which fell up to 1%. However, healthcare and oil & gas sectors saw gains exceeding 1%.
Sensex, Nifty hit fresh peaks once again; telecom stocks in focus
The market showcases strong performance in diverse segments, with small-cap, mid-cap, and micro-cap stocks leading the positive momentum. Sectors like metal, pharma, and PSU banks also demonstrate resilience, marking a significant uptick in trading values amid the current market scenario.
D-St smashes records yet again: Sensex zooms 621 pts, Nifty scales 23,869 on RIL, ICICI Bank rally
Of the 16 sectoral indices on the NSE, 9 ended in the green with the Nifty Oil & Gas index ending up as the top performing index with 1.4% gains. It was followed by Nifty Private Bank index and Nifty Bank. Among the laggards were Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal and Nifty Consumer Durables which fell up to nearly 1%.
Banking euphoria catapults Sensex past 78K milestone, lifts Nifty to record peak of 23,721
The performance across Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with 6 out of 16 indices showing gains. Notable performers included Nifty Financial Services, Nifty IT, and Nifty PSU Bank. Conversely, sectors such as Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty Metal faced declines. In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 dropped by 0.45% to 55,324.45, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 saw an increase of 0.21%, reaching 18,255.10.
Monday blues! Heavyweights drag Sensex 400 points lower; Nifty below 23,400
The weakness was led by selling pressure in banks and metal stocks, while FMCG and consumer durables saw some buying amid sectoral rotation. IndusInd Bank fell around 3% and was the top loser in the Nifty pack, followed by 2% plus declines in Cipla, Tata Steel, and Adani Ports. On the other hand, defensives from pharma, FMCG, and IT - Sun Pharma, ITC, Nestle, TCS, and HUL - saw buying action.
Gold price movement: Fed action impact & what history suggests in a falling rate regime?
Gold investors await the outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting for insights on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut impact. The European Central Bank and Bank of Canada have already reduced policy rates.
Surprise poll results impact startups' plans, and other top stories this week
In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting day, with both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, dropping 8% intraday. They recovered a day later as hopes of a stable government revived.
RBI MPC: Experts decode policy impact on markets, sectors
Adhil Shetty, Vikas Garg, and Naveen Kulkarni opine on the RBI MPC policy, and how it would affect market sentiment, and pave the way for economic growth.
Election Verdict Impact! ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, RIL ADRs plunge up to 11%
The decline follows mayhem in the Indian markets. The benchmark index S&P BSE Sensex closed at 72,079.05, falling by 4,390 points or 6%. Nifty 50 corrected by 1,379.40 points or 6% to settle at 21,884.50. ADRs of Wipro, MakeMyTrip, Yatra Online, Dr Reddy's Laboratories were some of the other losers, which fell up to 3%.
Adani surge helps indices break losing streak on eve of exit polls
Adani Group stocks surged up to 9% after brokerage Jefferies recommended buying shares of four companies within the conglomerate in Mumbai.
How results of Lok Sabha polls will impact sensex, Nifty
According to a Bloomberg News survey of market participants, Indian stocks require Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party to secure more than 303 seats in the general election to continue their unprecedented rally. The survey, which included 32 asset managers, strategists, and dealers, suggests that a reduced majority for the ruling BJP could result in a 2% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 Index, along with potential losses in the rupee and sovereign bonds.
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.
JP Morgan maintains overweight rating on LIC post Q4 results, sees 29% upside
JP Morgan maintains 'Overweight' rating on LIC post Q4 results, setting target price of Rs 1,340. LIC's market share growth and strong earnings drive stock performance.
How will stock market react to election results? Here are 3 possible scenarios
Investors are closely monitoring India's elections, with low voter turnout and betting market predictions fueling uncertainty. Sensex is down over 1,700 points this month. Analysts assess potential market reactions to different election outcomes, from outright BJP victory to coalition scenarios.
PFC examining RBI's draft norms on project financing, sees no impact on profitability
State-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC), India's largest power sector lender, stated that the Reserve Bank of India's draft guidelines on infrastructure project financing will not impact its profitability. The company has sufficient capital adequacy to counter the provision if implemented. PFC reported an 18.4% increase in net profit for the March quarter and a 25% increase for the full financial year. The company's balance sheet crossed ₹10 lakh crore in FY24, with improved asset quality and lower NPAs. PFC's executive director Sandeep Kumar has been appointed as the chief financial officer.
Union Bank and Bank of India shares drop up to 10% after Q4 results
Union Bank and Bank of India witnessed a 6-10% fall in their shares on Monday as their Q4 results fell short of expectations. Union Bank reported a 19% growth in net profit, while Bank of India's net profit increased by 7%.
No written communication from I-T Dept regarding outcome of Dec raid: Polycab
Polycab India, raided by tax authorities in December 2023, reported that it got no written communication regarding search outcome. Polycab's management asserts no material adverse effects on financial position, requiring no adjustments to reported results. Tax department at the time had alleged unaccounted cash sales of approximately Rs 1,000 crore.
Iran-Israel war: Will Nifty bulls get trapped in crossfire and how it may impact investors?
One of the biggest impacts of the tensions in the Middle East could be on crude oil prices. Last week, oil prices neared a six-month high on concern that Iran, the third-largest OPEC producer, might retaliate for a suspected Israeli warplane attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus. After the fears came true on the weekend, analysts feared that crude oil prices, which had settled near the $90 a barrel mark on Friday, could cross the $100 level in the next few days.
Mauritius issue begins to haunt foreign investors as FPIs pull out nearly $1 billion from Indian stocks
India and Mauritius have agreed to a protocol to alter a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA) stating that tax relief cannot be for the indirect benefit of residents of another country. As a result, all FPIs will have to examine whether they have enough commercial rationale to be based in Mauritius when the tax scrutiny happens.
How the entry or exit from Nifty impacted individual stocks
Inclusion of a stock in a diversified market benchmark like Nifty 50 is often considered to be a positive. Similarly, exclusion from the index is often interpreted as a signal to get out as returns are perceived to be sub-optimal. But, does this theory play out in the real world?
Bond yields, FII action among 9 factors to impact D-Street movement this week
Nifty ended with weekly gains of 0.75% with leadership taken by banks, auto and metals. When markets resume trading on Monday, a host of important domestic and global events lined up during the holiday-shortened week are likely to impact them.
RBI Policy Decision: Repo rate left unchanged at 6.5%; Sensex, Nifty slide
Despite the monetary policy action being on expected lines, the equity market tumbled. Sensex lost over 700 points while Nifty slipped below the 21,750 mark. Unlike in the previous meeting, the decision to leave rates unchanged this time was favoured by 5 of the 6-member MPC panel.
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