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INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 13: Larsen & Toubro, KPR Mill, Adani Total Gas, PG Electroplast among top losers
The Indian stock market faced a significant sell-off on March 13, with key indices dropping over 2% amid rising crude oil prices and concerns over corporate earnings. The Nifty 50 saw its largest weekly decline in four years, as overseas investors continued to sell.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ 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.
Retail investors flock to weekly options despite regulatory curbs and losses
Combined average daily premium turnover (ADT) of index options such as Nifty and Sensex rose 5% even as combined cash market ADT dipped by almost 8% in the current fiscal through 9 March (FY26), from the same period a year ago.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
Jio Financial Services shares can rally 36%, says Motilal Oswal after initiating coverage with Buy. Here are 4 pillars of growth
Jio Financial Services shares surged after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a Rs 320 target price, citing a 36% upside potential. The brokerage highlighted the company's ecosystem-led advantage, leveraging Jio's massive subscriber base and retail footprint for low-cost customer acquisition and hyper-personalized credit underwriting.
Arvind Smartspaces stock surges 13% after Pirojsha Adi Godrej buys 8.2 lakh shares via block deal
At the end of the December quarter, the HDFC Capital Fund held 8.8% stake in the company. Meanwhile, Godrej did not hold any previous stake in the firm, as per data available in the stock exchanges.,
Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex surges 600 points, Nifty tops 24,200; India VIX eases 14%
Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex and Nifty 50 gained on Tuesday, March 10 supported by positive global market signals after US President Donald Trump indicated that US-Iran war is likely to de-escalate leading to fall in crude oil prices and dollar.
Block Deal: HDFC Capital fund sells 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore
HDFC Capital sold a 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore. Pirojsha Godrej bought 8.2 lakh shares at ₹498 each. Shares fell 1.04% to ₹502.50.