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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades 200 points lower; Indian Hotels in focus
The Nifty failed to cross 24,000 intraday and that will be the first level to watch on the upside. For the Nifty Bank, 54,000 - 55,000 is the range for the index. Among things to watch will be any follow-up selling pressure in jewellery and tourism stocks, along with result reactions from names like Syrma SGS, Anant Raj and of course, a potential block deal in Groww.
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
INR settles at new lifetime low as soaring oil prices dampen sentiments
The Indian rupee declined 14 paise to settle at an all-time low of 92.42 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and sustained outflow of foreign funds amid the West Asia crisis. A positive trend in domestic equity markets also helped the domestic currency at the lower level, even as investors remained watchful of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Indian stock markets closed significantly higher for the second consecutive session, driven by gains in auto and metal sectors despite volatility. The Sensex jumped 568 points (0.75%) to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 added over 172 points (0.74%) to end at 23,581, rebounding after recent sharp losses. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.35 and hit the lowest intra-day level of 92.47 against the greenback. The unit finally ended at a new lifetime low of 92.42.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.
LIVE: Can Nifty Extend Its Rally? Global Tensions, Oil & Fed in Focus | Opening Bell
Can the Nifty extend its recent rally or will fresh geopolitical tensions and global market weakness cap gains? In today's Opening Bell, we break down the key cues driving markets—from renewed US-Iran tensions, Brent crude hovering near $72, mixed Asian markets, and weak Wall Street sentiment to Fed rate expectations, rising gold prices, OpenAI's IPO delay, chip stock weakness, and FII-DII activity. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Market experts on Opening Bell.
Bank Nifty jumps past 58,000 as Fed flags possible rate hike; SBI, HDFC Bank among top gainers
Among individual banking stocks, SBI rose 1.58 percent to Rs 1,042.70, while HDFC Bank gained 1.51 percent to Rs 799. Both the stocks were among top Nifty gainers today. SBI remained in focus after its central board approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore in FY27.