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Sensex, Nifty pare losses; PSU bank shares decline
At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 29.04 points or 0.04% to 74,012.22. The Nifty 50 index added 19.10 points or 0.08% to 23,234.85.
Further consolidation ahead for Nifty? Here's today's outlook and top picks
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking has recommended buying the shares of Fortis Healthcare, RBL Bank, and Eternal today
Market Trading Guide: Akums Drugs among 4 stock recommendations for Thursday
Domestic equities ended lower amid global uncertainty and caution ahead of key US inflation data. Despite market weakness, analysts remain bullish on Akums Drugs and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC after strong technical breakouts, rising volumes and improving momentum indicators.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the top traded contracts.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.
Nifty 500 Q4 Review: HDFC Bank, Indian Oil, Tata Motors Among Top Winners, Losers; Key Sector Trend — Read Motilal Oswal's Report
Of the 23 key sectors, 14 posted double-digit profit growth in Q4 FY26.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades lower; Jefferies initiates 'buy' for Meesho
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty though, dragged by HDFC Bank and IT on Tuesday, would be hopeful that both put their hand up and enable a breakout for the index as well. A factor that bulls will take heart from is that Reliance Industries snapped a nine-day losing streak on Tuesday and if that rebounds from lower levels, it will be a big boost to the index.
Bank stocks rally as RBI steps lift mood, trigger short covering
On Tuesday, bank stocks rocketed upwards following strategic interventions by the Reserve Bank of India aimed at shielding foreign currency loans. This move has revitalized investor confidence, propelling Bank Nifty to a remarkable close above 55,000. Many banks saw impressive gains, and experts forecast that these measures will enhance deposit growth while reducing overall funding expenses.
GIFT Nifty rises 100 points, hints at positive start; key trading cues for today
Indian markets closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by banking and financial stocks. The Reserve Bank of India's new forex swap facility eased overseas borrowing concerns. Market sentiment improved with hopes of a Middle East truce and falling crude oil prices. Investors remain watchful due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and inflation worries.
Trading guide: Check key Nifty levels to watch; two stocks to buy today
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities suggests Nifty trading strategy and suggests buying Bank of Maharashtra, and Viyash Scientific; here's why
Bank Nifty Outlook: Here are the key levels for the banking index after Tuesday's breakout
The first level to watch on the upside now for the Nifty Bank is the May 25 closing level of 55,293 or close to the 55,300 zone, above which, the index could also retest the recent swing high of 55,405, which was the intraday high on May 25.