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Dalal Street set for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades higher
Indian markets bounced back strongly on Wednesday, with the Nifty closing over 24,000, fueled by renewed buying and falling energy prices. Brent crude dipped, easing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a rise in market fear gauge, foreign institutional investors offloaded shares while domestic investors showed robust buying. The rupee also strengthened against the dollar.
5 stocks bought by FIIs, MFs and retail investors rally up to 60% in 6 months
Around 22 stocks with a market capitalisation above Rs 3,000 crore saw a rare alignment, with FIIs, mutual funds and retail investors all increasing their stakes compared with the previous quarter.
Angel One, CAMS and ICICI AMC among JP Morgan's preferred bets on India's SIP boom
JP Morgan has initiated coverage of India’s capital markets sector with a bullish outlook, citing resilient SIP inflows and rising retail financialisation. The brokerage prefers Angel One, CAMS and ICICI AMC, while staying cautious on BSE, KFin, CDSL and MCX despite strong recent stock performance.
From Gift Nifty, Nasdaq selloff, US dollar to oil prices: 10 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnight - Mint
From Gift Nifty, Nasdaq selloff, US dollar to oil prices: 10 key things that changed for Indian stock market overnightMint
Tech-Led global selloff, Fed rate fears weigh on Indian equities
Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
INR extends decline on a firm dollar overseas
The Indian rupee extended downside in opening trades on Tuesday as dollar stands tall on a hawkish Fed stance. Muted show in local equities tracking weakness in global counterparts also weighed on the currency although easing oil prices are seen capping further decline. NIFTY 50 is trading at 24,104.15, marginally up by 1.25 points (+0.01%) from its previous close while BSE SENSEX is holding around 77,073.40, down by 20.67 points (-0.03%). INR opened at Rs 94.73 per dollar and hit a low of 94.76 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated more than 30 paise to close at 94.63 against the US dollar, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market.
India’s biggest equity fund makes contrarian bet on IT stocks
India’s largest actively managed equity fund, PPFAS Flexi Cap, is increasing exposure to beaten-down IT stocks, taking a contrarian view on AI disruption fears. CIO Rajeev Thakkar argues pessimism is overdone, betting on productivity gains and valuation comfort even as the Nifty IT index heads for its worst year since 2008.
Firm strength in dollar offsets gains in INR made from positive equities and easing oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 34 paise to close at 94.67 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by the strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one way, while the lack of clarity on the Middle East peace deal and a firm dollar pulled it the other way. The Indian stock market, which snapped a five-day winning streak on Friday, rebounded and closed higher on Monday, lifted by gains in technology, healthcare and oil sectors. The mood in the market remained positive amid reports of progress in US-Iran peace talks. Additionally, weak oil prices eased concerns about inflation. The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up by 291.17 points or 0.38% at 77,094.07 after scaling a low of 77,160.67 and a high of 77,325.56 intraday. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.42, registering a decline of 9 paise from its previous close. In intraday trade, ...
Will Sensex, Nifty bounce back on Monday? Iran peace deal risks among 5 factors to drive D-St this week
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, breaking a five-day winning streak. Key factors influencing Dalal Street next week include potential US-Iran peace deal risks, volatile oil prices, a significant sell-off in IT stocks, the rupee's performance against the dollar, and a return of foreign institutional investors as net buyers. These elements will shape market sentiment in the coming days.
Rajesh Palviya of Axis Sec suggests K.P.R. Mill, Olectra Greentech, Nykaa shares to buy today - 19 June
The Indian stock market experienced a pullback as major indices dropped, primarily due to a slump in IT stocks triggered by Accenture's disappointing outlook. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both fell, reflecting investor caution amidst profit-taking after prior gains.
Rupee opens 13 paise lower at 94.66 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened at 94.66 against the US dollar, weakened by a hawkish Fed stance. Goldman Sachs raised inflation forecasts, predicting one rate hike in 2026. The rupee later strengthened to 95.08, buoyed by geopolitical sentiment and foreign capital inflows into India’s debt market.
Buying US stocks via Gift City to get easier as Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox get nod
Buying US stocks could soon become easier for Indian retail investors after Zerodha, Groww, Angel One and Upstox secured regulatory approvals from GIFT City’s IFSCA. The licences will enable the brokerages to facilitate overseas investing, tapping into growing demand for global equities under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme.