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Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 8 July
Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-down start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 24,225 level, a discount of nearly 215 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
INR seen supported by improving global risk sentiments
The Indian rupee appreciated 48 paise to close at 94.95 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on improved global risk sentiments as higher traffic flows through the Strait of Hormuz reduced supply uncertainties. Market sentiment was also buoyed after Saudi Arabia slashed August crude oil prices for Asia by USD 11 per barrel. Moreover, softness in Brent oil prices is alaos expected to ease inflationary pressures for India, the world's third-largest oil importer. However, Indian shares ended slightly lower on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty snapping a four-day winning streak. The Indian benchmark equity indices snapped their four-day winning streak, ending marginally lower due to late-session profit booking and weak Asian cues. The NSE Nifty 50 declined by 31.65 points (0.13%) to close at 24,398.70, while the BSE Sensex dropped 104.35 points (0.13%) to settle at 78,180.72.
Nifty slips below 24,400 as profit booking ends four-day rally
The benchmark indices snapped their four-session winning streak on Tuesday as weak global cues triggered profit booking in domestic equities. The Nifty closed below the 24,400 mark amid broad-based selling. Metal and realty stocks tumbled, while IT, consumer durables and FMCG shares bucked the broader market trend.
Top Gainers & Losers on 7 July: Trent, Kalyan Jewellers, Cochin Shipyard, Tejas Networks, BSE among top losers
The Indian stock market's bull run ended on July 7 as benchmark indices fell due to profit booking, particularly in auto and metal sectors, despite gains in IT stocks. The Nifty 50 settled 0.25% lower, while Sensex dropped 387 points, breaking their winning streak.
ICICI Prudential board approves reclassifying Prudential as an investor
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance's board approved seeking Irdai's nod to reclassify Prudential Corp. Holdings and rename the company to ICICI Life Insurance Ltd.
Rebound in greenback weighs on INR; Gains in local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 95.38 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, as a strengthening greenback weighed on emerging market currencies. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.25 against the American currency and traded in a range of 95.22-95.48 during the session. The rupee finally closed at 95.38 (provisional), down 20 paise from its previous close. Local shares rose notably on Monday, with benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a fourth consecutive session, as crude prices continued to fall in international markets following OPEC+'s decision to raise output. Underlying sentiment was also underpinned by eased concerns over near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes, optimism for promising corporate earnings' season, and strong provisional June quarter business growth updates reported by banks. The BSE Sensex surged 521.16 points (0.67%) to close at 78,285.07 and the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 159.50 points (0.66%) to ..
Nifty closes above 24,400 as rally extends to fourth straight session
Benchmark indices extended gains for a fourth straight session on Monday, supported by broad-based buying. Encouraging Q1 business updates, easing crude oil prices, improving monsoon progress and receding geopolitical concerns lifted sentiment. The Nifty closed above the 24,400 mark. Auto, consumer durables, oil & gas and metal stocks led the gains, while IT and PSU bank shares ended lower. Broader market also remained firm, reflecting sustained buying interest.
Outcome of board meeting of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company
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Top Gainers & Losers on 6 July: Swan Corp, Zen Tech, HFCL, HDFC Bank, Thermax, Hitachi Energy among top gainers
Indian stock markets rose on July 6, with benchmark indices gaining over 0.60%. The Nifty 50 closed 0.66% higher at 24,420, while Sensex advanced 0.67% to 78,236. HDFC Bank and Axis Bank drove gains, while Nifty Realty led sectoral increases with a 2% rise.
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Changes Name To ICICI Life Insurance
This development comes after the company had its status changed from 'Promoter' to 'Investor'.
10 Nifty stocks Motilal Oswal recommends buying ahead of Q1 results. What can shareholders expect?
As the Q1FY27 earnings season begins with TCS's results on Thursday, Motilal Oswal expects Nifty earnings to grow 10%, the fastest pace in four quarters. The brokerage has identified 10 stocks, including Bharti Airtel, SBI, ICICI Bank, M&M and Titan, that it believes offer attractive upside ahead of the June quarter earnings, backed by strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
Nifty Bank rises 400 points as HDFC Bank, IndusInd, other stocks jump up to 3% after Q1 updates
The Nifty Bank index rose over 400 points on Monday as gains in HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank outweighed a sharp decline in Kotak Mahindra Bank. Investors reacted to first-quarter business updates, with HDFC Bank emerging as the top gainer after reporting healthy growth in advances and deposits.