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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday
Domestic equity benchmarks ended marginally lower for a second consecutive session as weakness in financial, IT and energy shares offset gains in auto stocks. Analysts expect Nifty to remain range-bound with immediate support near 23,800 and resistance around the 24,000-24,100 zone.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
Nifty Pharma, 4 others hit 52-week high since Iran war while Nifty fell 7%. Will the form continue?
Despite a challenging market backdrop fueled by geopolitical tensions and foreign fund outflows, five Indian sectors—Pharma, Energy, Defence, Capital Markets, and Metals—are showing remarkable strength. These sectors are hitting new highs, driven by structural earnings visibility and long-term growth tailwinds, indicating a fundamental shift beyond mere defensive plays.
Crude oil prices fall over 5% on US-Iran negotiations; Brent below $100
Kevin Hasset, White House's Chief Economic Adviser told Fox News that he expects energy prices to drop once there is a deal, which could help the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
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.
Why is market falling today? Sensex crashes 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,900. 6 key factors
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial drops, wiping out considerable market capitalization. This decline was triggered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for energy conservation and diminishing prospects for an Iran-US peace deal.
It's History! Smallcaps could build on big gains last month
The Nifty Smallcap 100 index surged 18.4% in April, its third-highest monthly gain since inception. Historical data suggests this could lead to further gains over the next 12 months, though elevated valuations present a potential cap on upside. Experts remain positive on small caps for an 18-24 month view, but caution that current valuations are richer than in prior episodes.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 4: Meesho, Vedanta, HFCL, BHEL, Cemindia Projects, Anant Raj among top gainers
On May 4, major indices saw gains due to strong buying in heavyweight stocks and positive state election trends for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 24,119, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.31% to 77,159, with midcap and smallcap indices outperforming.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
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 ..