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INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends NLC India, RVNL shares to buy
On April 23, domestic indices fell as Brent crude surpassed $100 due to geopolitical tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.84% and BSE Sensex fell 1.10%. Focus is on Infosys earnings, while NLC India and RVNL stocks are advised for buy amidst consolidation patterns.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Wall Street opens higher as inflation meets estimates; weekend Iran talks in focus
US stocks rise as March inflation meets forecasts despite energy surge, Iran ceasefire talks eyed, oil stays below 100, Indian Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 6 percent for week
Taking Stock: Markets retreat after 5-day rally; Nifty below 23,800 on financials drag
More than 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Ather Energy, Hitachi Energy, Honasa Consumer, Anand Rathi, Vardhman Textiles, ABB India, among others.
Oil Above $100! Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Warns on Hormuz | US Markets Slide | Opening Bell
Brent crude climbs above $100 as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed to pressure enemies and calls for US military bases to shut in the Middle East. Global markets react sharply. Asian markets open lower with Nikkei 225 down 2% and Kospi sliding nearly 3%. US markets hit new 2026 lows as the Dow Jones tumbles 740 points while NASDAQ dips. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields rise and gold slips on a stronger dollar. With GIFT Nifty signaling a gap-down start for Indian equities and oil prices surging, what does this mean for inflation and investors? Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay and market experts decode the big global cues shaping today’s market action.
Nifty Auto crashes over 3% as crude tops $100 again, LNG fears add pressure; M&M, Maruti among top Nifty losers
The Nifty Auto index ended 3.2 percent lower, the steepest fall among sectoral indices, as rising energy costs and supply-chain concerns weighed on stocks. High crude oil prices can add to fuel cost pressures for customers, while shortage of gas could disrupt component production.
Taking Stock: Market recovers but Nifty ends below 24,000; Sensex falls 583 pts
More than 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Himadri Speciality, HFCL, Sai Life Sciences, Coal India, Hitachi Energy, Navin Fluorine, ONGC, Apar Industries, MCX India, Lloyds Metals, Chennai Petro, among others.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a weak start; US, Asian fall
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks fell on Thursday, as Iranian strikes on two oil tankers sent crude prices surging toward $100 per barrel, further exacerbating inflation fears and sending investors fleeing equity markets.All three major U.S. stock indexes slid more than 1.5% in a broad selloff, with everything but energy and some defensive stocks suffering steep percentage losses. The S&P 500 notched its biggest three-day percentage drop in a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, to 46,677.85, the S&P 500 lost 103.22 points, or 1.52%, to 6,672.58 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 404.15 points, or 1.78%, to 22,311.98.
Live: Nifty unfazed by US-Iran tensions, ends week with gains | Closing Bell
Markets trade firm with NIFTY gaining 100 points above 25,550 and Sensex up 300 points, even as India VIX jumps 7%. IT stocks extend losses for the third straight day, while Bank, Metal and FMCG counters see strong buying. Top Gainers: Hindalco Industries, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro Top Losers: Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bharti Airtel Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP Research, Religare Broking and market expert Sunil Subramanian
Taking Stock: Sensex, Nifty end flat ahead of RBI policy; consumer durables, capital goods shine
More than 120 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Cemindia Projects, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Jindal Saw, HFCL, Syrma SGS, Laurus Labs, Polycab, Vodafone Idea, Federal Bank, IFCI, JK Bank, Welspun Corp, RBL Bank, among others.
Live: Consumer durable stocks outperform on tepid Thursday | Closing Bell
Indian equities traded on a subdued note on Thursday afternoon, with benchmark indices hovering around the flatline after early volatility. At 2:20 pm, the Sensex was up 11.40 points at 74,357.57, while the Nifty gained 11.30 points to 23,416.90. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,076 stocks advancing against 1,689 declines. Consumer durables, auto and energy stocks supported the market, while weakness in information technology and metal shares capped gains. Broader markets continued to outperform, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices rising around 0.7 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.