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Nifty ends above 23,650 as global cues, U.S.-China optimism lift markets
The headline equity indices ended with strong gains on Thursday, extending their rally for a second straight session amid strong global cues and optimism surrounding ongoing U.S.-China discussions. Steady corporate earnings and value buying in banking and telecom shares also supported sentiment.
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors explained
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial gains. Easing oil prices and renewed hopes for US-Iran peace talks boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also rallied. This positive momentum added significant value to the total market capitalization. Investors are advised to remain invested despite potential headwinds.
Sensex jumps 939 pts, Nifty tops 23,400 on value buying in large caps
Domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by value buying in select large-cap stocks as investors assessed the potential fallout of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Sentiment improved after media reports indicated that Donald Trump is likely to announce in the coming days the formation of an international coalition to escort commercial shipping vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. U.S. officials reportedly said the White House could unveil the initiative as early as this week. However, overall sentiment remained cautious amid persistent FII outflows and elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Nifty closed above the 23,400 mark, led by gains in auto, financial services and private banking stocks.
Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.