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Taking Stock: Sensex sinks 961 pts, Nifty below 25,200; auto, FMCG, metal stocks hammered
Among sectors, auto, bank, FMCG, metal, realty, telecom shed 1-2%, while IT, media, consumer durables ended in the green.
Taking Stock: Markets rebound; Nifty reclaims 24,150, Sensex jumps 600 pts
Among the top gainers on the index were Maruti Suzuki India, Coal India, Tech Mahindra, ITC Limited, and Reliance Industries. On the downside, InterGlobe Aviation, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, NTPC, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv were among the key laggards.
Chartist Talks: Milan Vaishnav expects Nifty to defend 23,700 support next week, believes this stock looks overbought after 47% rally in April
Milan Vaishnav sees enough evidence that the Relative Strength of Nifty Bank is weak against the Nifty; this Index may relatively underperform the Nifty on week-on-week basis for some time.
Kotak Mahindra Bank stock falls 2.6%, top Nifty loser; analysts hail Q4 results margin gains, but flag RoE lag
Kotak Mahindra Bank’s asset quality improved during the quarter, with gross non-performing assets easing sequentially, while provisions declined sharply, supporting earnings.
US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex jumps 880 pts, Nifty above 24,250; all sectors rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Tata Consumer were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank, Dr Reddy's Labs, ONGC, Eternal and Adani Enterprises. All the sectoral indices are trading in the green with auto, FMCG, realty, power, telecom up 1% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up 0.7% each.
Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.
Yes Bank shares rise today as Bank Nifty rebalancing inflows kick in; forex card issue in focus
The gains in Yes Bank stock today came as markets priced in passive inflows linked to the lender's entry into the Nifty Bank under revised weightage norms. February 26 marks one of the scheduled tranche adjustments for the index reshuffle.
Bank Nifty gains 2% to top 55,100; PSU bank stocks jump up to 5% after RBI unveils forex swap facility
PSU banks led the gains as the banking pack emerged as the top-performing segment on Tuesday. Private lenders also participated in the rally. The gains came after the RBI issued detailed guidelines for its FCNR(B) deposit and external commercial borrowing (ECB) schemes.
Bank Nifty rises over 1%, all 14 shares gain as RBI forex swap facility boosts banking stocks
Banking shares led gains on Dalal Street, after the Reserve Bank of India's operational guidelines for its FCNR(B) deposit and external commercial borrowing (ECB) schemes, easing hedging costs and make foreign-currency fund raising more attractive.
Bank Nifty rises over 1% as govt announces credit line guarantee scheme for MSMEs; PSU banks outperform
The announcement is seen as supportive for lenders as the move will encourage banks to increase lending while limiting potential losses.
Metal stocks slide on global growth worries, weak base prices, RBI caution; Nifty Metal index worst performer
The metals sector stocks dragged as investors reacted to a cautious Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy outlook and renewed weakness in global base metal prices.