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INR settles around record low level as energy crisis deepen
The Indian rupee weakened further and fell to a record low of 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a strong dollar and worries over inflation amid elevated energy prices. International oil prices continued to hold around $100 per barrel mark that kept rupee under pressure. The rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns and the strength of the US dollar in the overseas market. The West Asia crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted crude petroleum imports into India. Investors also awaited the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. However, positive local equities limited losses in the domestic unit to some extent. Indian equity markets settled sharply higher for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 789.74 points (1.06%) to 75,398.72 and the Nifty gaining 277 points (1.18%) to 23,689.60.
Crude@$100+: The Rs 3 lakh crore power boom you might be missing
The US-Israel-Iran conflict has significantly boosted India's power and energy stocks, with Nifty Energy's market cap rising by Rs 3 lakh crore as Brent crude exceeds $100. Foreign investors are pouring into power generation and transmission, viewing it as a macroeconomic hedge. Companies like Adani Power and BHEL are leading the surge, while oil marketing companies face losses.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Balaji Amines shares suge 20%; NLC India up 11%; JSW Steel report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Nifty constituents JSW Steel and Tata Motors PV as well as Apollo Tyres, Hindustan Aeronautics, Data Patterns, United Spirits, Vishal Mega Mart are among the companies reporting their numbers today. Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom, DLF, Oil India, among others will also be reacting to their results reported after market hours on Wednesday. Stay tuned for all the Live updates.
Market Trading Guide: Buy SAIL, Hindustan Copper on Thursday for gains up to 9%
Nifty snapped its four-session losing streak with modest gains led by metals, energy and consumer stocks, though bearish momentum persisted technically. Analysts identified SAIL and Hindustan Copper as promising buy opportunities, citing breakout patterns, improving momentum indicators and favourable price structures for near-term upside potential.
Benchmarks snap 4-day losing streak; Nifty settles above 23,400
Domestic equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty snapped a four-session losing streak to close higher on Wednesday, aided by value buying in beaten-down stocks. Market recovered from early volatility and profit booking to rebound sharply from intraday lows, with the Nifty settling above the 23,400 mark. Gains were led by metal, consumer durable and energy shares, while IT and auto stocks remained under pressure. However, overall sentiment stayed cautious amid elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, rupee weakness and lingering global inflation concerns. The Indian rupee also touched a fresh intraday record low of 95.80 against the US dollar.
Tata Power Company Ltd down for fifth straight session
Tata Power Company Ltd is quoting at Rs 410.5, down 1.89% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 3.41% in last one year as compared to a 4.71% slide in NIFTY and a 13.91% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
Oil India Ltd up for five straight sessions
Oil India Ltd is quoting at Rs 506.7, up 3.21% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 20.97% in last one year as compared to a 4.92% fall in NIFTY and a 13.47% fall in the Nifty Energy.
Dalal Street set for firm start as GIFT Nifty edges higher
Indian markets extended losses for the fourth consecutive session amid escalating US-Iran tensions and global market nervousness. Investors remained risk-averse, leading to sustained selling. Market sentiment is expected to stay fragile until geopolitical clarity emerges and energy prices stabilize.
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd drops for fifth straight session
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd is quoting at Rs 1262.8, down 5.79% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 39.66% in last one year as compared to a 4.21% slide in NIFTY and a 15.52% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
Reliance Industries Ltd slips for fifth straight session
Reliance Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 1377.3, down 0.79% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 2.71% in last one year as compared to a 4.21% slide in NIFTY and a 15.52% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Tuesday
Indian benchmark indices experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, marking their third consecutive session of decline. The Nifty50 and BSE Sensex both tumbled, led by banking, automobile, and energy sectors amid investor risk aversion. Analysts suggest a weakening trend with immediate support for the Nifty at 23,700.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Tata Consumer and Welspun Corp on Tuesday for gains up to 14%
Nifty extended losses for a third straight session amid heavy selling in banking, auto and energy stocks. Analysts warned of a bearish trend after technical breakdowns below key moving averages, while recommending Tata Consumer and Welspun Corp as bullish positional trading opportunities