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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses to 200 points; Lenskart in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The bulls may take comfort from the fact that all recent selling has seen a reversal around this 23,250 - 23,350 range. A break of that level risks further downside for the index. Same is the case with the Nifty Bank, which had another 1,000-point range trading day on Monday.
Car sales sail smooth despite war woes; Auto cos log double-digit growth on Maruti, TaMo surge; two-wheeler & CVs also in fast lane
Indian car sales surged significantly in May. Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors reported robust growth. Two-wheeler sales also saw double-digit increases. Despite global challenges, consumer demand remained strong. This positive trend extended to utility vehicles and electric vehicles. Farm equipment sales also performed well. The automotive sector shows resilience and continued momentum.
Royal Enfield sales up 15 pc in May at 1,03,231 units
Royal Enfield saw a strong 15 percent sales increase in May. Domestic sales surged by 24 percent, reaching 94,115 units. This growth continues the company's momentum. Exports experienced a 33 percent decrease. The company also launched the Bullet 650 and announced plans for a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to support future expansion.
AI Momentum, Oil Relief, And Nifty's Next Move | Niraj Shah Decodes Global Crosscurrents
Indian equities are starting the new month and derivatives series in a consolidation mode.
India Inc deepens AI adoption to stay ahead of legal curve
Major Indian corporations are swiftly integrating artificial intelligence into their legal departments. This approach is enhancing the efficiency of contract assessments, monitoring compliance and automating routine legal tasks. Firms such as the Aditya Birla Group and Adani Group are harnessing AI technologies to reduce legal expenditures and optimise operations.
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Mapping the road to India’s next growth wave
India's strong economic growth faces scrutiny as global conditions remain uncertain. The ET Alpha Wealth Summit on June 4 in Mumbai will feature top economists and finance experts to analyze the durability of India's growth momentum. Discussions will cover consumption vs. investment-led growth, private capex revival, and wealth creation opportunities.
Japanese stocks rally on ceasefire hopes and strong data
Domestically, Japans retail sales grew at the fastest pace in a year, while industrial production unexpectedly rose, adding to the positive momentum. Tech and electronics stocks led the gains, with Kioxia up 7.5%, SoftBank Group rising 5.1%, Murata Manufacturing advancing 12.7%, Taiyo Yuden gaining 13.9%, and Ibiden Co climbing 16.5%. For the month, the Nikkei gained 11.88% and the Topix 6.17%, driven largely by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
Indian economy shows resilience as global economy faces uncertainty, says RBI bulletin
In India, economic activity stayed strong despite global pressures, said the RBI monthly bulletin. Industry and services maintained momentum, while agriculture benefited from good rainfall and healthy reservoir levels. Food inflation pushed CPI inflation up to 3.5% in April, though core inflation stayed steady. Trade deficit widened due to higher crude oil and gold imports. Liquidity conditions remained easy, keeping short-term rates below the policy repo rate, though government bond yields edged higher.
HFCL shares soar 17% in two days, rally 170% in 2026. Should you buy, sell or hold?
HFCL shares have surged 17% in two days and an impressive 170% in 2026, driven by strong earnings recovery, major defence orders and growing demand for optical fibre amid the global AI boom. Analysts say the stock remains a high-risk, high-reward bet, with sustainability hinging on order momentum and execution strength.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations. These steps are crucial for India's development. He highlighted significant gold imports and the potential of gold financing. Entrepreneurs are driving innovation despite challenges. Support for businesses is vital for global competition.
DXY holds around 99 mark; US PCE inflation data in focus
The dollar index is holding around 99 mark but broad momentum stays downbeat as optimism grows over a possible peace deal between US and Iran. However, renewed tensions and ongoing uncertainty around the strategic Strait of Hormuz is likely to keep DXY supported. US military reportedly confirmed it launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran, while Irans Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted an American F-35 fighter jet and several drones that had allegedly violated Iranian airspace. Off late, Middle East tensions had driven a safe-haven flight to the US Dollar while simultaneously spiking oil prices, which fuels sticky US inflation and forces the Federal Reserve to delay rate cuts. Investor now shift focus towards upcoming PCE inflation data for further clues on the Feds future policy direction. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 98.99, down 0.12% on the day.