SENTIMENT INDICATORS
Brokers' MTF hits record Rs 73,600 crore amid market highs, surging retail participation
Sebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin funding in anticipation of Modi 3.0 budget.
Actor Vijay voices opposition to NEET, asks Centre to respect Tamil Nadu's sentiments on the matter
Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution against NEET, supported by actor Vijay, who stated the central test negatively impacted Tamil Nadu students, especially the poor and rural. He advocated for Education to be under the State List, emphasizing the challenges faced by students studying in state syllabus and then taking a central test. Vijay called for TN's exemption from NEET, citing irregularities and student suicides.
Big movers on D-Street: What investors should do with Kotak Bank, Solar Industries, and Max Health
Equity indices Sensex and Nifty hit lifetime highs but closed flat amid profit-taking in the banking and telecom sectors. Solar Industries rose 8.23%, Kotak Bank fell 2.49%, and Max Health dropped 4.46% Wednesday.
Sentiment is changing, FIIs could push market rally further, says Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal
FIIs covering short positions in the Indian market may drive a potential rally, supported by DIIs and SIP. Amidst profit booking in FMCG stocks, focusing on rural demand and monsoon impact could offer buying opportunities. Private banks and financial companies show promising trends, while Nifty Auto and telecom sectors present favorable trading prospects.
Lack of depth in mid- & smallcap rally hints all’s not shining on D-Street
Mid-cap and small-cap indices in 2024 have seen a remarkable surge, with 20 stocks driving 50% of each index's rally, as per reports. The top contributors include PSUs, financial services, and energy companies.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock action on Tuesday
Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, logged record closing highs for a second straight session on Friday, driven by state-run companies and energy stocks on hopes of continued capital expenditure spending by the new government.
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Companies cautious on short-term hiring, but overall outlook stays upbeat
Employers in India are showing caution in short-term hiring for the July-September quarter, with a net employment outlook of 30%, six percentage points lower than the current quarter and the same period last year. While 48% of employers plan to hire more people, 18% expect a decrease in hiring or have no plans to hire. The most optimistic sectors are finance and real estate, healthcare and life sciences, and IT, while communication services and transport, logistics, and automotive are less optimistic.
Vehicle registrations rise by a modest 3 per cent in May
Vehicle registrations increased by 3% to 2.09 million units last month, with delays in purchases due to election uncertainties and extreme heat. Passenger vehicle registrations slightly decreased by 0.96% to 303,358 units. Two-wheeler registrations rose by 2.48% to 1,534,856 units, three-wheelers by 20.09% to 98,265 units, and commercial vehicles by 4.07% to 83,059 units.
N Chandrababu Naidu's family's wealth surges Rs 1,225 crore as Heritage Foods shares double in 12 days
Chandrababu Naidu's family's wealth surges with Heritage Foods shares rising over 105%. Naidu's party, Telugu Desam Party, wins big in Andhra Pradesh elections.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal prices fall by Rs 3,400/10 grams in 20 days; silver drops Rs 6,000/kg
Gold prices on MCX fell by Rs 3,400 in 20 days, opening at Rs 71,012 per 10 grams. Silver contracts on MCX also dropped sharply. The decline was triggered by a strong US jobs report impacting the USD and Federal Reserve decisions.
What to do with Heritage Foods, REC and 4 other stocks? Religare Broking's Ravi Singh decodes
For Nifty, a break above 23,350 could potentially lead it to touch 23,600 levels. For Bank Nifty, breaking above 50,400 could help the index achieve 51,300 levels in the near term.
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.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens slightly higher at Rs 72,914/10 gm; silver rises by Rs 1,100
Gold Price Today: In response to recent volatility in the bullion market, the August futures of gold opened 0.55% higher at Rs 72,914 per 10 grams, representing a gain of Rs 396. Both gold and silver rebounded from recent lows, attributed in part to interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
F&O Radar | Deploy Short Iron Butterfly strategy on Nifty expiry to gain from theta decay
A short iron butterfly spread is a four-legged approach consisting of a bull put spread and a bear call spread in which the short put and short calls have the same strike price. All options will have the same expiration date, and the three strike prices are equidistant.
Political, market volatility spice markets up
Investor sentiment is fragile in Asian markets amid concerns over U.S. and global economic growth. Indian assets have been volatile due to the country's general election result.
Likely Modi win to boost Indian infrastructure, manufacturing stocks
Indian shares set to open higher on Monday as exit polls project third term for PM Narendra Modi. Gift Nifty at 23,353 points, indicating Nifty 50 to open higher. Market sentiment boosted by exit polls favoring incumbent government.
Lok Sabha election results on June 4: Here's your market playbook ahead of the D-Day
Exit polls foresee a comfortable victory for Modi's government, easing market concerns. May saw market volatility, yet optimism prevails for June 4 results. Analysts advise caution amid potential market fluctuations but anticipate a bullish trend post-elections
Exit polls result 2024: Axis, C-Voter, VMR, CSDS, or Chanakya? Whose predictions were close in 2019 & 2014
After the completion of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, attention will shift to exit poll predictions across 57 constituencies in eight states and Union Territories. Various agencies forecast outcomes based on voter surveys. Notable past predictions include India Today-Axis My India's 2019 forecast of 339-365 seats for NDA and 77-108 for UPA. Actual results in 2019 showed NDA winning 353 seats, closely aligning with some predictions. In 2014, NDA's strong performance was accurately indicated by most exit polls.
What India VIX's jump to 24 level means for the markets
India VIX surged 91% in May 2024 amid anticipation of election results. Understanding its value at 24, it implies a Nifty 50 fluctuation range of 6.93% monthly.
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.
Tech View: Nifty slips below 21EMA. What traders should do on Friday
Nifty declined 216.05 points 1% at 22,488.65 on Thursday, led by strong selling pressure in most sectors. It has now reached the support cluster of 22,460–22,500, where support parameters in the form of the 20-day moving average and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level are placed.
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OTM indicates 19% chance of Nifty closing above 24K by June 6, says Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities
With the ongoing buzz around the Lok Sabha election results, markets are still witnessing strong volatility. India vix stood above 21 as of May 24.
Learn with ETMarkets: How central banks worldwide are impacting bull run in gold
Central banks' pivotal role in driving the ongoing bull run in gold prices is dissected, highlighting the connection between central bank actions and the surge in gold prices. With mounting concerns over rising inflationary pressures, central banks view gold as a reliable hedge against currency depreciation and inflation.
Tech View: Nifty forms Doji candle. What traders should do next week
Nifty on Friday ended near the flatline after climbing the 23,000-mark for the first time in history. The index formed a Doji candle during the day after Thursday’s big bull candle.
Real estate sentiment at decadal high in first quarter of 2024
The Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index Q1 2024 reported a surge in confidence in residential and office markets, attributed to stable economic fundamentals, post-pandemic momentum, and increased transaction volumes. The Current Sentiment Index Score reached a decadal high at 72, with the Future Sentiment score and Developer Future Sentiment Score also showing positive trends.
Pvt sector capex likely to expand amid expectations of high growth: Experts
CII's business confidence index touched a 12-quarter high in Q4FY24, with 51% of firms expecting capacity utilisation of 75% and above. Moreover, 71% expect an improvement in private capex in the first half of FY25 compared with the second half of FY24.
Paytm shares remain sell-on-rise after 2-day rally: Rupak De
"This high India VIX indicates widespread market fear among traders who have been awaiting the general election results scheduled to be announced on June 4. Historical data of India VIX suggests that the rise may not be over at the current level, implying further corrections might occur in the market. However, a one-sided fall from the current level is less expected."
Crude oil prices near 2-month lows. What’s next?
The global benchmark, US WTI crude currently clinging below $80 a barrel, has lost more than 10% from a near two-year high tested last month. A similar correction was witnessed in the Asian Brent and the domestic MCX futures as well.
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