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Nifty Realty up 3%; Brigade, Phoenix jump 5%; here are top bets by HDFC Sec
The Nifty Realty index recouped its two-day loss on Thursday led by strong gains in Brigade Enterprises, Phoenix Mills, DLF and Godrej Properties.
TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.
Are bluechip stocks cheap and safe to invest in now? Radhika Gupta explains why the answer isn't so simple
Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD & CEO Radhika Gupta says investors should move beyond the belief that large-cap stocks are inherently safer, arguing India's evolving economy favours bottom-up investing across market caps. She remains optimistic about domestic inflows, advocates diversified portfolios with global exposure, and expects double-digit equity returns, while cautioning against relying on outdated market narratives.
Sensex tumbles over 550 points, Nifty falls below 24,250 as Iran-US conflict escalates
Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday as oil prices surged. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell significantly due to renewed Iran-US conflict escalations. Broader market indices also slipped into the red, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment. Foreign investors, however, continued their buying trend for a fifth consecutive session. The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar amid these developments.
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.
SpaceX set to join Nasdaq-100, triggering billions in passive fund inflows
Index inclusion comes just 15 trading days after the company's IPO, with funds tracking the benchmark expected to buy billions of dollars' worth of shares.
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.