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Rs 8L cr richer! Sensex zooms 1,100 pts, Nifty tops 24K. US-Iran truce among 5 drivers behind bull run
Indian equities experienced a robust start to the week, with the Sensex and Nifty surging over 1.5% each. This rally was fueled by an Iran-US peace framework and declining oil prices, mirroring positive global market trends. The significant gains boosted the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies by nearly Rs 8 lakh crore.
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Sensex jumps over 1,100 points, Nifty nears 24,000 as US-Iran peace deal sparks global rally - Firstpost
Sensex jumps over 1,100 points, Nifty nears 24,000 as US-Iran peace deal sparks global rallyFirstpost
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex surges 1,100 pts, Nifty near 24,000; Rupee strengthens 68 paise against $
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.4 per cent and 1.7 per cent higher, respectively
Nifty tops key 23,500 hurdle, can head to 24,500 on buying interest: Analysts
Nifty's strong breakout above 23,500 has turned technical analysts bullish, anticipating a move towards 24,000-24,500. Analysts highlight improving momentum, bullish patterns, and sustained buying interest, with 23,100-23,300 acting as crucial support. Specific stock recommendations include Bank of India, BPCL, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, and KEI Industries.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Markets rallied sharply as easing US–Iran tensions and softer crude prices boosted sentiment. Sensex and Nifty surged 2%, adding Rs 10 lakh crore in market value. Broader markets outperformed, volatility eased, and technical indicators turned bullish. Analysts expect momentum to continue, with geopolitical developments and oil prices remaining key triggers.

Indian Stock Market Weekly Wrap: Can Sensex & Nifty Hold the 2% Rally, or Is Volatility About to Take Over? What Investors Should Know Before Monday Opening - The Sunday Guardian
Indian Stock Market Weekly Wrap: Can Sensex & Nifty Hold the 2% Rally, or Is Volatility About to Take Over? What Investors Should Know Before Monday OpeningThe Sunday Guardian

Mutual fund distributors seek tax relief after Sebi’s expense ratio overhaul
Distributors have urged the Association of Mutual Funds in India to adopt the reverse charge mechanism to offset income losses stemming from new expense ratio regulations. Many small distributors, particularly those exempt from GST, are significantly affected by the changes.
​12 penny stocks plunge up to 70% in 3 months - Are you affected?
Twelve penny stocks have plunged between 25% and 70% over the past three months, highlighting the risks in low-priced equities. Screened based on market cap, price and liquidity, these stocks faced heavy selling pressure, reinforcing concerns around volatility, weak transparency and susceptibility to sharp corrections in the segment.
Risks cloud hover over microfinance
The Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical conflicts. The microfinance market, meanwhile, turned the corner with the fourth quarter showing Rs 77,524 crore in loan disbursement, the highest in the last eight quarters. The sector's asset quality stress also subsided with the share of the portfolio which remained unpaid for 31 to 180 days being at 2%, as of end-March, compared with 6.3% a year ago.

Vanguard ends BlackRock's 20-year run atop US ETF market
The Valley Forge, Pennsylvania-based firm now manages roughly $4.39 trillion across its 116 US-listed ETFs, more than any other asset manager, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

Ethanol Stock Jumps After Parag Parikh Mutual Fund Buys 17.40 Lakh Shares in the Co. By Trade Brains - Investing.com India
Ethanol Stock Jumps After Parag Parikh Mutual Fund Buys 17.40 Lakh Shares in the Co. By Trade BrainsInvesting.com India

Oil, rupee risks keep foreign investors wary of Indian bonds: BlackRock
BlackRock has largely stayed away from the Indian market this year and is not making any significant changes to its exposure yet, with Middle East tensions and oil price volatility remaining the biggest concerns for offshore investors, according to Navin Saigal, the asset manager's head of global fixed income for Asia Pacific.