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Yen rallies over 1% amid weak dollar and lower crude
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Sensex slips 252 pts, Nifty below 24,050 amid currency weakness and expiry volatility
The key equity benchmarks closed with measured losses on Tuesday, as a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low against the US dollar rattled sentiment, while the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives injected fresh volatility into the market. Escalating US-Iran tensions further bruised investor confidence, wiping out recent optimism sparked by state election results and echoing weakness across global markets. Ongoing quarterly earnings announcements kept traders on edge, prompting a cautious stance. The Nifty slipped below the 24,050 mark, weighed down by private banks and consumer durables stocks, while FMCG, auto and pharma shares defied the broader weakness and ended in the green.
Retail investors, HNIs shifting from holding direct stocks to mutual funds. Here’s why
Individual investors in India are increasingly shifting from direct stock holdings to mutual funds, with direct ownership hitting a five-year low and MF holdings reaching record highs. Strong SIP inflows and declining FII participation are driving domestic institutions to become key market stabilisers, signalling a structural shift in investor behaviour.
Indian Rupee slides above 95 per US dollar mark
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Amba Auto IPO heads for market debut today. Check GMP ahead of listing
Amba Auto Sales and Services is set for its stock market debut with grey market signals indicating a flat listing. The Rs 65.1 crore IPO, priced at Rs 135, saw mixed subscription, with institutional investors showing more interest than retail. The company, an authorized dealer for Bajaj Auto and LG, plans to use funds for working capital and expansion.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
INR gives up 95 per US dollar mark to test record low
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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty Holds 24,200; Sensex Jumps 1,000 Points As BJP Leads West Bengal Polls
Sectoral indices were mostly in the green in early trade, with Nifty Auto rising 2.04%, Nifty Realty up 1.42% and Nifty Rural gaining 1.13%. Meanwhile, West Bengal-linked stocks, led by Lux Industries and Emami.
Rupee opens weaker at 94.95 per dollar; oil moves, capital outflows weigh
Indian rupee opens at 94.95 against US dollar, slips on elevated crude prices and foreign fund outflows, outlook stays pressured amid volatile oil markets.
Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith recommend five stocks for 4 May
After a dip in late April, Indian markets may start positively on May 4, driven by a favourable Gift Nifty. Analysts recommend buying stocks such as Syngene International and DCM Shriram, highlighting their growth potential despite recent market volatility.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Top Gainers and Losers on April 30: Vedanta, Waaree Energies, Eternal, Adani Energy, Ceat, among top losers
The Indian stock market declined in April's final session due to rising crude oil prices and a weak rupee, with the Nifty 50 down 0.73% and the Sensex 0.78%. Both indices recorded over 7% gains for the month, while the rupee hit a record low against the dollar.