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IT rally powers markets over 1%; Sensex, Nifty end week with marginal losses
Indian equity indices saw a rise on Friday, boosted by information technology stocks. Tata Consultancy Services' earnings met expectations, easing sector concerns which helped the market. The benchmark indices, however, finished the week marginally lower, ending a winning streak. Renewed West Asia tensions kept investor optimism in check earlier in the week. Brent crude futures traded above $76 a barrel on Friday evening.
Benchmark indices snap weekly winning streak as oil jitters weigh on mkts
Sensex and Nifty ended the week with marginal losses, snapping a four-week winning streak despite Friday's sharp rebound led by Reliance Industries and IT stocks
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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.
INR extend gains amid dollar weakness; Local benchmark indices surge in early trades
The Indian rupee extended gains in opening trades on Friday tracing weakness in dollar overseas on expectations that US and Iran will continue peace negotiations despite a recent escalation. However, oil prices stay supported after recent streak of gains that could limit gains in the counter. INR opened at Rs 95.27 per dollar and hit a high of 95.22 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee appreciated by 7 paise to settle at 95.41 against the US dollar. Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, boosted by the surge in semiconductor and AI stocks. Indian benchmark indices surged early on Friday, with the BSE Sensex climbing 701.73 points (0.91%) to 77,443.55 and the NSE Nifty 50 gaining 200.85 points (0.84%) to trade at 24,162.25.
D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm start
Indian benchmark indices saw volatile trading influenced by the weekly Sensex expiry. Nifty formed an inverted hammer candle, signaling consolidation within the previous session's range. Analysts suggest Nifty holding above 23,800 will lead to consolidation between 23,800 and 24,350. Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares worth Rs 533 crore on Thursday. Domestic institutional investors, however, were net buyers, adding Rs 2,058 crore.
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.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 8 July
Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-down start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,225 level, a discount of nearly 215 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
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.