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Sensex rises over 500 points, Nifty opens above 23,700 as investors cheer easing oil prices
Indian stock markets extended gains for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 opening higher. Easing oil prices, following an agreement to resume exports from Turkey's Ceyhan port, and a decline in US bond yields boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also showed positive movement, though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Dalal Street rises for 2nd day; Sensex gains 568 pts, Nifty ends close to 23,600
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets appear to have overcome the qualms, as the Nifty is trading with a rise of around 150 points and now above 23,500. The Nifty Bank index is down about 200 points, falling towards the 54,000 mark. Tata Steel, Eternal and M&M are among the biggest gainers.
Sensex's 1,800 point intraday surge powered by fantastic four: HDFC Bank, RIL, SBI and ICICI Bank
Indian stock markets experienced a strong rebound today. The Sensex surged over 900 points, while the Nifty also saw significant gains. This recovery was largely driven by major banking and financial stocks. Experts suggest this was a short-covering rally after a sharp correction. While markets showed resilience, volatility remains a concern. Investors are watching key levels for future direction.
2008 global crash to 2020 COVID: How Nifty 50 plunged up to 59% in crises but rebounded
Despite recent volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions, India's Nifty 50 has historically demonstrated resilience, recovering from major global crises like the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 crash. The benchmark index has consistently bounced back, proving that losses are temporary for long-term investors.
Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.
Rs 10 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex crashes 1,500 pts; Nifty near 23,150. 6 key factors behind today's D-St bloodbath
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling significantly, marking their biggest weekly drop in over a year. The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and surging crude oil prices above $100 per barrel are major contributing factors. Global markets also mirrored this downturn, trading broadly in the red.
Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty below 23,650 amid West Asia tensions, crude surge
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, extending their decline for the second consecutive session. Market sentiment remained weak amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which pushed crude oil prices higher. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors, a rise in bond yields and the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar also pressured domestic equities. Global cues remained subdued, with weakness in international markets adding to the cautious mood among investors. The Nifty ended below the 23,650 level, dragged by losses in auto, FMCG and private banking stocks.
AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
Goldman Sachs sees Nifty at 29,300 in the next 12 months
Goldman Sachs Chief Global Strategist Peter Oppenheimer says strong earnings growth and a supportive domestic macro environment could support Indian markets although geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices may create short-term volatility. While high valuations globally might cause market corrections, he does not expect a prolonged bear market.