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Indian benchmark indices opened higher, boosted by gains in IT stocks after TCS reported strong quarterly revenue. Nifty 50 rose 0.68% and BSE Sensex climbed 0.85%. Market breadth was positive, with all major sectoral indices in the green amid easing geopolitical tensions.
Market recovers after sell-off; Nifty closes above 23,950
Benchmark indices rebounded on Thursday after the previous session's sharp sell-off, supported by broad-based buying and improving global sentiment. The Nifty closed above the 23,950 mark as easing geopolitical concerns after US President Donald Trump said a renewed war with Iran was unlikely. Meanwhile, renewed FII buying in domestic shares, a steady rupee and optimism ahead of the Q1 earnings season lifted investor sentiment. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks. PSU banks and consumer durables stocks led the gains. IT and auto shares, however, remained under pressure.
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.
INR seen supported by improving global risk sentiments
The Indian rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD 11 per barrel. Moreover, softness in Brent oil prices is alaos expected to ease inflationary pressures for India, the world's third-largest oil importer. However, Indian shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty snapping a four-day winning streak. The Indian benchmark equity indices snapped their four-day winning streak, ending marginally lower due to late-session profit booking and weak Asian cues. The NSE Nifty 50 declined by 31.65 points (0.13%) to close at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex dropped 104.35 points (0.13%) to settle at 78,180.72.
Nifty slips below 24,400 as profit booking ends four-day rally
The benchmark indices snapped their four-session winning streak on Tuesday as weak global cues triggered profit booking in domestic equities. The Nifty closed below the 24,400 mark amid broad-based selling. Metal and realty stocks tumbled, while IT, consumer durables and FMCG shares bucked the broader market trend.
Top Gainers & Losers on 7 July: Trent, Kalyan Jewellers, Cochin Shipyard, Tejas Networks, BSE among top losers
The Indian stock market's bull run ended on July 7 as benchmark indices fell due to profit booking, particularly in auto and metal sectors, despite gains in IT stocks. The Nifty 50 settled 0.25% lower, while Sensex dropped 387 points, breaking their winning streak.
Stock markets to track crude prices, global trends, TCS earnings this week
Trading sentiment in the stock market this week will depend on crude oil prices, global trends and the start of corporate earnings season with IT bellwether TCS reporting its June-quarter financial results on July 9, analysts said. Besides, the advancement of the southwest monsoon and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence market trading, they added. "Investors will closely monitor the quarterly results of TCS on July 9, with particular focus on management commentary regarding demand trends, discretionary spending, and AI-led business opportunities," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty increased by 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. "Domestically, investor attention will centre on the commencement of the Q1 FY27 earnings season from July 9, with the initial batch of corporate earnings and management commentary expected to provide valuable insights int
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms surges ₹1 trillion, Airtel top gainer
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance emerging as the biggest gainers, amid a largely positive trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 663.44 points, or 0.86 per cent, and the NSE Nifty rose 214.85 points, or 0.89 per cent. Markets ended the week on a firm footing, supported by resilient domestic macroeconomic indicators, healthy GST collections and improving industrial activity, Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. "Expectations of a more accommodative global monetary policy following softer-than-expected US labour market data further strengthened investor sentiment," he added. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel jumped Rs 36,529.21 crore to Rs 11,63,877.30 crore, the most among the top-10 firms. Bajaj Finance added Rs 33,059.83 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 6,43,141.36 crore. ICICI Bank's valuation surged Rs 16,084.29 crore to Rs
AI Rally Cools: Global Investors Seek Safe Haven, Pivot To Indian Equities
With the artificial intelligence frenzy roiling benchmark gauges from Asia to the US, the NSE Nifty 50 Index is becoming a safe haven of sorts for global investors. In the first half of the year, it moved 1% or more on just about one-third of the days — less than the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and barely more than the S&P 500 Index.
Benchmarks gain for third day on positive global cues; Nifty closes at 24,271
Key benchmark indices extended gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, supported by positive global cues. Weaker-than-expected US jobs data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at its upcoming policy meeting. The Nifty closed at 24,270.85, led by gains in IT, healthcare and metal stocks. However, profit booking in the second half trimmed intraday gains, while broader markets lagged the benchmark indices.
Nifty reclaims 24,000 as auto, FMCG stocks drive market rebound
Benchmark indices snapped a two-day losing streak on Wednesday, supported by broad-based buying in auto, FMCG and financial stocks, while IT shares remained under pressure following KPIT Technologies' weak Q1 FY27 outlook. The Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark, while broader markets also ended higher. Positive global cues and value buying in beaten-down large-cap stocks lifted overall market sentiment.
Trade Setup For July 1: Nifty Support Slips To 23,700 Amid Mixed Global Cues, IT Drag | Check Key Levels
If the benchmark fails to sustain above this level, the downtrend may continue towards 23,550, followed by 23,400 in the short term.