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Market Wrap: Sensex falls 479 points, Nifty below 23,950 as bank stocks falter; small, midcaps shine
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower on Tuesday, impacted by a downturn in banking, oil and gas, and pharma stocks. Investor sentiment shifted following U.S. strikes in southern Iran, reigniting Middle East conflict concerns. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices posting gains.
Here are the top 10 leveraged stocks in India’s ₹1.23 lakh crore MTF book
India's Margin Trading Facility Book (MTF) has increased significantly to ₹1.23 lakh crore as of May 22, from just under ₹1.05 lakh crore at the end of March, according to data available on the National Stock Exchange. HDFC Bank, Jio Financial Services, and Infosys are some of the most leveraged stocks in the MTF Book, according to the data. The list also includes names such as SBI, Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics, CDSL and others. Here's a look at the complete list.
Bank stocks gain on softer bond yields
Banking stocks rallied on Monday, led by public sector lenders, as a dip in government bond yields improved sentiment. The Bank Nifty and Nifty PSU Bank index saw significant gains, outperforming the broader Nifty. This relief rally was attributed to easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices, which also strengthened the rupee.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 25: HFCL, Adani Power, Eicher Motors, OLA, Tata Motors, HPCL among top gainers
Indian markets ended May 25 with strong gains, as Nifty 50 rose 1.4% and BSE Sensex climbed 1.42%, driven by falling oil prices and optimism for a US-Iran peace deal. Broader indices also showed positive trends amidst improved risk sentiment.
Market opens on firm note; breadth strong
The Nifty traded above the 23,950 mark. All the sectoral indices are traded in green on the NSE with Auto, PSU bank and Oil & gas shares gaining the most.
Mcap of 6 most valued firms surges by ₹74,111 cr, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of 6 of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 74,111.57 crore last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark climbed 177.36 points, or 0.23 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains amid a highly volatile and range-bound trading environment. Benchmark indices witnessed sharp intraday swings throughout the week, driven by persistent rupee weakness, mixed global cues, sectoral rotation, and continued uncertainty around inflation and interest rates," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers, while HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation. Reliance Industries added Rs 24,696.89 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 18,33,117.70 ...
INR rebounds under Rs 96/$ mark tracking positive cues from local equities
The Indian rupee rose for the second consecutive session on Friday to close at 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on softening of crude oil prices and supposed intervention by the Reserve Bank. Markets found some comfort after comments from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hinted that diplomatic talks linked to the Iran situation were moving in a constructive direction. Moreover, positive domestic equities and a decline in US treasury yields also supported the rupee. Indian shares ended modestly higher on Friday, giving up some early gains amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. The NIFTY 50 and BSE Sensex settled higher, with the Sensex up 231.99 points (0.31%) to end at 75,415.35 and the NIFTY adding 64.60 points (0.27%) to close at 23,719.30.
INR rebounds well from historic lows as oil retreats from elevated levels; geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity to cap upside
The Indian rupee rebounded 49 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.37 against the US dollar on Thursday after crude oil prices retreated from elevated levels amid signs of easing geopolitical friction, alongside likely central bank intervention. Rupee had gained after the recent geopolitical developments, but investors are still gauging the geopolitical risk and oil price sensitivity in the background. The one-year forward market rate for the rupee touched the crucial 100/USD mark on Wednesday, indicating that currency markets are pricing in a weakening bias for the USD/INR pair over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, The Nifty 50 settled at 23,654.70 (down 4.30 points or 0.02%), while the BSE Sensex closed at 75,183.36 (down 135.03 points or 0.18%). The dollar index rose above 99.2 on Thursday, approaching again April-highs, as markets continued to track developments in the Middle East.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades over 130 points higher; Jubilant Foodworks in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The bulls would hope for a replica of last night's rally on Wall Street, taking cues from some easing in bond yields and a fall in oil prices, even though nothing concrete has emerged from West Asia just yet. For the Nifty Bank, the 53,000 - 54,000 range remains, even as the index remains choppy.
D-Street Late Night Cues: Bulls To Charge? GIFT Nifty Hints At Gap-Up Start As Oil Cools
Gift Nifty traded around 23,808, up nearly 144 points or 0.6%, indicating a gap-up start for the Indian stock market.
Nifty May futures trade at premium
HDFC Bank, Infosys and Reliance Inds were top traded contracts
Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead Gains - Dalal Street Investment Journal
Sensex, Nifty 50 End Higher on May 20; Reliance, Hindalco and Axis Bank Lead GainsDalal Street Investment Journal