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Why did market fall today? Sensex drops 500 points, Nifty closes below 23,400: 4 key factors
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty both fell significantly. This downturn was driven by substantial foreign investor selling and growing concerns over the Iran-US conflict. Rising oil prices and increased market volatility also contributed to the negative sentiment. While IT stocks showed resilience, broader market indices and FMCG stocks faced losses.
Q4 earnings review: Motilal Oswal highlights broad-based beat on estimates, lists 6 sectors that exceeded expectations
Motilal Oswal said Q4 FY26 earnings surpassed expectations, with aggregate profits rising 16% year-on-year against its 8% estimate. Strong performances from BFSI, metals, OMCs, technology, telecom and automobiles drove the beat, while oil & gas lagged. The brokerage remains selective, favouring domestic growth-oriented sectors and stocks.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades lower; Jefferies cuts IndiGo target
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: There is still no definitive outcome of the US-Iran negotiations and that remains a key talking point. Oil prices are rebounding this morning as well. A break below the 23,500 mark could open up further downside for the Nifty towards the May series low of 23,262.
Groww, Motilal Oswal, Angel One Race To Build Wealth Businesses Beyond Trading
Brokerages are expanding into wealth management, insurance, lending, alternatives and asset management as they seek recurring revenue streams and reduce reliance on trading activity.
Stock markets decline for 2nd day on selling in oil, gas, banking shares
Stock markets closed lower for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid conflicting geopolitical signals from the West Asia and fresh foreign fund outflows. In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 141.90 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 75,867.80, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. During the day, it hit a high of 76,224.68 and a low of 75,748.21, gyrating 476.47 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 6.55 points, or 0.03 per cent, to end at 23,907.15. Sensex had dropped by 479.26 points and Nifty by 118 points on Tuesday. Financials, oil & gas, IT and private banking shares were the major drag while energy, metals, and auto shares advanced, capping the downside. Among 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.63 per cent. Infosys, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were also among the major laggards. Power Grid, Eternal, NTPC and Tata Steel were the major ...
RBI should start rate hike cycle as inflation risks rise, says Bandhan MF’s Suyash Choudhary
Average inflation forecasts are likely to move higher, and the RBI should begin the rate hike cycle to maintain its credibility as an inflation-focused central bank, according to Suyash Choudhary, CIO-Fixed Income at Bandhan Mutual Fund. However, he believes rate hikes alone may not immediately solve the problem. He said the RBI must avoid mixed messaging to prevent market uncertainty and added that a favourable mix of global factors — including lower oil prices, better foreign inflows, and a weaker dollar — could help improve the situation.
Diamonds in the dust? Retail investors unleash Rs 17,500 crore on 8 battered bluechip stocks
Retail investors pumped an estimated Rs 17,539 crore into eight battered Nifty bluechip stocks during the March 2026 quarter, betting aggressively on market leaders despite steep declines in portfolio values. HDFC Bank, ITC, Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Reliance Industries and L&T emerged as top retail picks even as their shares fell sharply.
IOC shares jump 3% after Q4 net profit rises 78% YoY. Here's what Motilal Oswal says - The Economic Times
IOC shares jump 3% after Q4 net profit rises 78% YoY. Here's what Motilal Oswal saysThe Economic Times
IOC shares jump 3% after Q4 net profit rises 78% YoY. Here's what Motilal Oswal says
IOC shares saw an uptick on Tuesday after the company reported a 78% YoY jump in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 14,458 crore. Revenue grew 7% to Rs 2.37 lakh crore. Motilal Oswal maintained a ‘Neutral’ stance, noting strong EBITDA beat, improved margins, debt reduction, and resilience despite Middle East oil volatility.
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha Khemka
India's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discretionary capital. SIP inflows have surged, now forming a significant portion of mutual fund assets, indicating a shift towards predictable, annuity-like revenue streams. This structural change positions the industry for sustained, retail-led expansion.
Market Trading Guide: 2 stock ideas for Monday with up to 8% near-term gains
Nifty ended lower on Friday, breaking a two-session winning streak as banking, metal and realty stocks dragged the index below the 23,800 zone. Analysts see a bearish setup with resistance at key EMAs and support near 23,500. Amid volatility, two technical stock picks, Kirloskar Oil and Wheels India, signal short-term upside potential of up to 8% with defined stop losses.
Sensex rises over 400 points to cross 75,000; Nifty above 23,500 despite weak rupee
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday. This is happening even as oil prices remain high and the rupee nears a record low. Bharti Airtel shares are leading the gains. Other sectors like Pharma and Metal are also performing well.