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Pulse of the Street: Realty and healthcare lifts markets, but weak rupee clouds rally
Markets rose nearly 1% this week as softer crude oil prices, easing volatility and buying in real estate, healthcare and consumption stocks lifted sentiment. However, weakness in capital goods and power, along with continued pressure on the rupee, showed that the recovery remained selective
INR settles higher as the dollar index retreats from its recent 15-month high
The Indian rupee appreciated 14 paise to close at 95.21 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as the dollar index retreated from its recent 15-month high levels and mirrored positive domestic equities. Indian shares rose for a third straight session on Friday, even as markets ended off their day's highs due to profit booking at higher levels. Underlying sentiment was underpinned by the recent fall in crude prices to near pre-conflict levels and reduced expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in the coming months. Overnight data showed U.S. jobs growth slowed sharply in June, and the two prior months' data were revised lower, raising expectations that the Fed will hold rates this month and potentially in September. However, despite a weaker dollar index and lower crude oil prices, the rupee is facing pressure from robust dollar demand from importers and corporate hedgers. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.20 against ..
What's stopping foreign investors from returning to India? A global investor explains
India doesn't yet have a strong trigger to attract foreign investors back in a big way, according to investor Adrian Mowat. He says better corporate earnings, lower oil prices and clearer proof that Indian IT companies can use AI to create value for clients could help revive overseas investor interest.
Vedanta Power, Iron & Steel and Oil & Gas shares crash up to 8%. What’s triggering the selloff?
Vedanta shares saw profit-taking after a strong rally in newly demerged entities, with most segments falling up to 8% over 14 sessions. Vedanta Aluminium Metal outperformed and gained 2%, drawing bullish calls from brokers including Emkay and Citi, which see strong upside potential driven by global aluminium demand, cost efficiencies, and improving leverage, making it the preferred long-term pick.
Nifty, Sensex Rise as Rupee Strengthens Despite Higher Crude Oil Prices - Investing.com India
Nifty, Sensex Rise as Rupee Strengthens Despite Higher Crude Oil PricesInvesting.com India
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty rises over 100 pts; Asia markets rebound from tech sell-off
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, July 3: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open as oil prices held steady below $72 per barrel. Asian markets rebounded from early losses
BPCL raises stake in Brazil's IBV to 100% with ₹2,312 crore deal
BPCL has acquired the remaining 39.14% stake in Brazil's IBV for ₹2,312 crore, taking full ownership of the oil and gas company as it looks to strengthen India's energy security.
India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders, sources say
Indian refiner Nayara Energy's gasoline is reportedly reaching Russia, which faces fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks. While Indian Oil Minister stated no direct sales, traders might be facilitating these shipments. Nayara, with a stake held by Russian oil major Rosneft, has been processing exclusively Russian crude and relying on traders for fuel exports since EU sanctions complicated its dealings.
IT rebound, falling crude lift markets; Sensex up 580 pts, Nifty gains 170
IT stocks staged a sharp recovery while lower crude oil prices lifted investor sentiment, helping the Sensex gain 580 points and the Nifty rise 170 points
INR settles on a positive note; Easing oil prices, positive local equities support
The Indian rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices. Rupee opened on a positive note as crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the West Asia conflict. Even global risk sentiment has stabilised compared to the panic witnessed a few weeks ago. Foreign investors poured nearly USD 5.3 billion into Indian bond markets during June, marking the first month of positive inflows after three consecutive months of outflows. The Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply higher, with the BSE Sensex surging 579.48 points (0.75%) to settle at 77,502.12 and the NSE Nifty 50 advancing 169.85 points (0.71%) to end at 24,175.70.
US markets today: Wall Street futures mixed ahead of US jobs data amid deepening tech sell-off
US stock futures traded mixed on Thursday as investors awaited the closely watched June jobs report, which could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate move. Technology stocks remained under pressure following a sharp sell-off in Asian chipmakers, while oil prices fell for a third straight session amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks and improving crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sensex jumps 579 points; Nifty tops 24,150 on IT, auto rally
Benchmark indices extended their gains for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by broad-based buying in IT and auto stocks. Sentiment was also buoyed by easing crude oil prices amid ongoing US-Iran peace talks. The Nifty closed above the 24,150 mark, while the Nifty IT index rebounded nearly 5% after four consecutive sessions of losses. Broader markets outperformed, led by small-cap stocks, although PSU bank shares bucked the trend and ended lower.