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Blue Jet Healthcare shares rally 9% after Rs 800 crore QIP allotment
Blue Jet Healthcare shares rose sharply on Friday after the company completed its Rs 800 crore QIP, attracting marquee institutional investors, including multiple ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund schemes. The fund raise is expected to strengthen the company's balance sheet, support expansion plans, and boost long-term growth prospects while broadening its institutional shareholder base.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Shriram Finance, Piramal Pharma shares on 6 July
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, opened higher on July 6, driven by gains in private banking stocks following strong quarterly updates from HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. Market breadth was positive with 14 of the 16 major indices in the green.
Take profits near Nifty 24,600; record highs possible by year-end: JM Financial’ Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma, Director & Head Technical & Derivatives at JM Financial Services, advises investors to book profits if the Nifty approaches the 24,500–24,600 zone, warning that July earnings could trigger volatility. However, he expects any correction to offer a buying opportunity, with markets likely to begin a structural recovery from September-October and potentially scale fresh record highs by the end of the year. He also remains positive on financials, pharma and select defence stocks.
Market wrap: Sensex falls 250 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 on monthly expiry day
Indian equities ended lower for the second straight session as benchmarks slipped on expiry-day volatility, though broader markets advanced. IT stocks led declines amid rate worries, while auto and consumption names gained. Analysts expect sectoral rotation ahead of earnings, with banking, healthcare and power seen as resilient drivers of performance.
Sensex falls 50 points, Nifty above 24,050; Eternal, Sun Pharma, TechM rise 1%
Indian stock markets traded mixed on Monday, with Sensex dipping slightly and Nifty inching higher amidst rising oil prices due to Iran-US tensions. While some blue-chips gained, broader markets saw a minor decline. Analysts suggest a potential market upturn due to easing FII selling and South Korea's volatility, but a deficient monsoon remains a concern. Upcoming Q1 results are expected to drive stock-specific movements.
Stocks in news: Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, Strides Pharma, Persistent Systems
Indian markets showed volatility, ending nearly flat despite positive signals. Analysts note Nifty faces resistance from key moving averages, with a decisive close above 24,200 crucial for further gains. Several companies like Waaree Energies, Kotak Bank, and Tata Motors are in focus due to significant developments, including US investigations, strategic partnerships, and EV expansion plans.
Nifty has more room to run; stay selective: Analysts
Indian stock markets are showing cautious optimism, with the Nifty eyeing the 24,300-25,000 zone amid ongoing volatility. Analysts recommend selective trading and specific strategies like a moderately bullish Call Spread. Top stock picks include TVS Motor, Samvardhana Motherson International, Oberoi Realty, Aurobindo Pharma, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, each presenting unique buying opportunities with defined targets and stop losses.
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
Firm strength in dollar offsets gains in INR made from positive equities and easing oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 34 paise to close at 94.67 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one way, while the lack of clarity on the Middle East peace deal and a firm dollar pulled it the other way. The Indian stock market, which snapped a five-day winning streak on Friday, rebounded and closed higher on Monday, lifted by gains in technology, healthcare and oil sectors. The mood in the market remained positive amid reports of progress in US-Iran peace talks. Additionally, weak oil prices eased concerns about inflation. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up by 291.17 points or 0.38% at 77,094.07 after scaling a low of 77,160.67 and a high of 77,325.56 intraday. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.42, registering a decline of 9 paise from its previous close. In intraday trade, ...
Sensex rises 291 points, Nifty tops 24,100: 5 key drivers behind the market rally
Sensex rose 291 to 77094, Nifty gained 90 to 24102, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Infosys, with IT and pharma stocks like Cipla outperforming
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty, Sensex set for muted open; Anthem Biosciences in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates:Today is the weekly expiry of all BSE contracts. The recent phase for the market has been a good one, with the Nifty having recovered 1,000 points from last week's low of 23,070. A close above 24,000 is also a positive.
Oil prices to ease after US-Iran deal, but return to pre-war levels could take months: Analysts
Energy markets anticipate price moderation for crude oil and liquefied natural gas. A potential US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are key factors. However, analysts warn of continued volatility due to supply disruptions and low inventories. India's energy security and import costs are expected to improve. Full market normalisation may take months.