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Nifty Bank surges 700 points to one-month high; HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, PNB, other stocks rise 2%. What lies ahead?
Bank stocks saw a significant jump on Friday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a one-month peak. This surge followed news of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Oil prices declined and the Indian Rupee strengthened, boosting overall market sentiment. Several major bank stocks experienced gains, indicating renewed investor confidence in the banking sector.
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were the top traded contracts.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the top traded contracts.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.
Nifty 500 Q4 Review: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, Tata Motors Among Top Winners, Losers; Key Sector Trend — Read Motilal Oswal's Report
Of the 23 key sectors, 14 posted double-digit profit growth in Q4 FY26.
Sensex jumps over 300 pts, Nifty above 23,300; Reliance Industries, HUL shares gain 1%
Indian stock markets saw gains on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty traded higher, led by major companies. Broader markets also showed marginal increases. Sectoral performance was mixed. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices are being monitored. The rupee opened lower against the US dollar. Analysts expect market stabilization amid ongoing developments.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades lower; Jefferies initiates 'buy' for Meesho
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty though, dragged by HDFC Bank and IT on Tuesday, would be hopeful that both put their hand up and enable a breakout for the index as well. A factor that bulls will take heart from is that Reliance Industries snapped a nine-day losing streak on Tuesday and if that rebounds from lower levels, it will be a big boost to the index.
GIFT Nifty rises 100 points, hints at positive start; key trading cues for today
Indian markets closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by banking and financial stocks. The Reserve Bank of India's new forex swap facility eased overseas borrowing concerns. Market sentiment improved with hopes of a Middle East truce and falling crude oil prices. Investors remain watchful due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation worries.
Nifty Outlook for June 10: Two things that need to fall in place for the index to breakout
For Wednesday's midweek session, Tuesday's high of 23,279 will become the first level to cross for the bulls before an attempt is made to sustain above 23,300 levels. At this juncture, with the underperformance of IT, HDFC Bank and the volatile moves seen in Reliance Industries, 23,500 appears distant.
Sensex jumps 217 pts; Nifty trades below 23,200 level; VIX tanks 6.12%
The Nifty traded above 23,200 level. PSU Bank, bank and financial services shares advanced while IT, oil & gas and media shares declined.
ICICI Bank pips Reliance Industries to become second-largest weighted stock in Nifty 50 despite smaller market cap - Mint
ICICI Bank pips Reliance Industries to become second-largest weighted stock in Nifty 50 despite smaller market capMint