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Nifty Midcap 100 index hits record high amid gains in Adani Total Gas, Info Edge & Waaree Energies: More upside ahead? - Mint
Nifty Midcap 100 index hits record high amid gains in Adani Total Gas, Info Edge & Waaree Energies: More upside ahead?Mint
Nifty Midcap 100 index hits record high; Adani Total Gas surges 11%
In the past one month, the Nifty Midcap 100 index outperformed the market by gaining 3.4 per cent, as compared to 0.1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.
Global cues extend to D-Street, indices climb more than 1%
Indian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark, driven by optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement easing tensions and oil prices falling below $100. The rupee also climbed, and bond yields slid as volatility eased, signaling improving risk expectations.
Mid & small-cap stocks firm despite oil shocks and global uncertainty: But will the trend continue?
Amidst the uncertainties, Indian mid- and small-cap indices have delivered a standout performance in the last two months. The Nifty Smallcap 100 has surged over 20% from its March 2026 lows. The Nifty Midcap 100 has climbed nearly 15%, touching fresh highs in May 2026.
Crude oil prices fall over 5% on US-Iran negotiations; Brent below $100
Kevin Hasset, White House's Chief Economic Adviser told Fox News that he expects energy prices to drop once there is a deal, which could help the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
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 rises 400 points, Nifty above 23,700 as Trump postpones attacks on Iran
Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second day, with Sensex and Nifty opening higher. Cooling bond yields, lower oil prices, and consistent FII buying fueled investor optimism. IT stocks led the rally, while Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also saw gains.
INR slumps to fresh record lows amid rising oil prices fuelled by ongoing geopolitical tensions
The Indian rupee weakened further and closed at a record low of 96.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by rising crude oil prices on the back of ongoing geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar. During the day, the counter hit a low of 96.39. The global market sentiments continue to dampen amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran. Moreover, emerging market economies, including India, continue to feel the pressure of rising crude oil prices, as elevated rates increase the outflows of US dollars, along with the outflows already happening due to FPIs. Meanwhile, Indian shares ended little changed on Monday, after having suffered heavy losses earlier in the session on rising Middle East tensions and economic concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded over 1,100 points from the day's lows before closing 77.05 points, or 0.10 percent, higher at 75,315.04.The NSE Nifty index also fell up to 1.3 percent in early trading before recovering to close up 6.45 ...
Investors may need to temper return expectations as capital costs rise, warns Kotak Pension Fund CIO
Nilesh Bharkhada says higher capital costs, slowing corporate earnings growth and crude oil above $100 a barrel could pressure valuations and trigger earnings downgrades.
INR settles around record low level as energy crisis deepen
The Indian rupee weakened further and fell to a record low of 95.73 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a strong dollar and worries over inflation amid elevated energy prices. International oil prices continued to hold around $100 per barrel mark that kept rupee under pressure. The rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias amid inflation concerns and the strength of the US dollar in the overseas market. The West Asia crisis and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted crude petroleum imports into India. Investors also awaited the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. However, positive local equities limited losses in the domestic unit to some extent. Indian equity markets settled sharply higher for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex rising 789.74 points (1.06%) to 75,398.72 and the Nifty gaining 277 points (1.18%) to 23,689.60.
Crude@$100+: The Rs 3 lakh crore power boom you might be missing
The US-Israel-Iran conflict has significantly boosted India's power and energy stocks, with Nifty Energy's market cap rising by Rs 3 lakh crore as Brent crude exceeds $100. Foreign investors are pouring into power generation and transmission, viewing it as a macroeconomic hedge. Companies like Adani Power and BHEL are leading the surge, while oil marketing companies face losses.
Sensex rises 120 points, Nifty above 23,400 as rupee recovers from all-time low. What lies ahead?
Indian stock markets rebounded on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty ending a four-day losing streak. The recovery was driven by a stronger rupee and easing oil prices, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Broad-based optimism saw midcap and smallcap indices also gain, with Asian Paints leading the ascent.