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Nifty, Sensex to rally more on Monday? Iran peace deal among 5 factors to dictate Dalal Street this week
Indian benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 2%, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, cooling crude oil prices, and stronger global sentiment. The rally added around Rs 10 lakh crore to investors' wealth, taking the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms to Rs 462 lakh crore.
INR surges amid sharp pull back in oil prices; Sensex and Nifty jump by around 2%
The Indian rupee surged 67 paise to close at 95.18 (provisional) against the greenback on Friday as global oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump indicated an imminent deal with Iran. A firm trend in domestic equity markets and a weaker American currency also supported the rupee during the day. Indian shares closed Friday's session on a buoyant note in a broad-based rally, with both frontline and broader market indexes posting sharp gains. The BSE Sensex settled at 75,527.95, surging 1,695.40 points (2.30%), and the NSE Nifty50 ended at 23,622.90, climbing 461.30 points (1.99%). Trump has reportedly said a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete, and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe, as he called off military strikes on the Islamic Republic hours after threatening to take control of its oil industry.
Oil, rupee risks keep foreign investors wary of Indian bonds: BlackRock
BlackRock has largely stayed away from the Indian market this year and is not making any significant changes to its exposure yet, with Middle East tensions and oil price volatility remaining the biggest concerns for offshore investors, according to Navin Saigal, the asset manager's head of global fixed income for Asia Pacific.
Nifty Bank surges 700 points to one-month high; HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, PNB, other stocks rise 2%. What lies ahead?
Bank stocks saw a significant jump on Friday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a one-month peak. This surge followed news of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Oil prices declined and the Indian Rupee strengthened, boosting overall market sentiment. Several major bank stocks experienced gains, indicating renewed investor confidence in the banking sector.
INR gathers momentum as oil pulls back sharply
The Indian rupee gathered momentum in opening trades on Friday as oil prices slumped sharply on improving optimism of a possible peace deal between US and Iran. Rupee opened at Rs 95.40 per dollar and hit a high of 95.18 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at Rs 95.85. Loal equities are also seen opening on a strong footing after Wall Street's three major indexes posted their biggest daily gains since April 8 overnight on hopes for a Midde East peace deal. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed an agreement to end the war with Iran had been reached and would be signed shortly, possibly in Europe this weekend with Vice President JD Vance attending on his behalf. NIFTY 50 is trading at 23,368.55, up by 206.95 points (+0.89%) while BSE SENSEX is trading at 74,639.93, up by 807.38 points (+1.09%).
Vedanta group's 4 demerged businesses set for stock market debut on June 15
Vedanta group's four demerged businesses are expected to list on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange on Monday, sources said. Besides Vedanta Ltd, which is already listed, the shares of four newly created entities --Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML), Vedanta Oil & Gas (VOGL), Vedanta Power and Vedanta Iron & Steel (VISL) -- will begin trading on Indian stock exchanges. The much-awaited demerger is likely to unlock substantial value for shareholders since each company will now operate independently and raise capital as per its business plans, while giving investors an opportunity to invest in a specific sector. Vedanta's demerger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal in December last year. Under the 1:1 approved demerger scheme, shareholders will receive one share of each demerged company for every one share held in the currently listed Vedanta Ltd. During an investors' call after the fourth quarter financial results, Vedanta Resources CEO Deshnee ...
Why is market rising today? Sensex zooms 1,000 points, Nifty above 23,400. 4 key factors powering the rally
Indian stock markets surged on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1%, driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal and easing crude oil prices. Hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted investor confidence, leading to broad-based gains across sectors and a significant increase in market capitalization.
Rupee rises 39 paise against US dollar as crude oil prices ease
Indian rupee opens 39 paise stronger against US dollar as crude oil prices fall on renewed US Iran deal hopes, easing energy cost concerns.
Indian shares set to open higher on weaker oil amid Mideast hopes - Yahoo Finance Singapore
Indian shares set to open higher on weaker oil amid Mideast hopesYahoo Finance Singapore
India Restricts Sale Of High-Speed Diesel, Motor Spirit At Retail Outlets For 90 Days
Shares of oil marketing companies including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. could be in focus following the development.
Oil India selloff may have created a buying opportunity: HDFC Securities
Nilesh Ghuge, Analyst-Institutional Equities at HDFC Securities discusses how higher oil prices could support upstream earnings, why government intervention remains a key risk, and why refining-led growth keeps HPCL and IOC attractive despite near-term fuel marketing losses.
INR extends downside as dollar firms and oil renews surge
The Indian rupee slipped back against the dollar in opening trades on Thursday as dollar index renewed gains and crude oil prices took flight. The dollar index traded around 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. INR opened at Rs 95.55 per dollar and slipped further to a low of 95.64 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.25 per dollar. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Local equities are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. On Wednesday, Indian shares gave up early gains to end little .