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Top Gainers & Losers on May 4: Meesho, Vedanta, HFCL, BHEL, Cemindia Projects, Anant Raj among top gainers
On May 4, major indices saw gains due to strong buying in heavyweight stocks and positive state election trends for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 24,119, while the S&P BSE Sensex increased 0.31% to 77,159, with midcap and smallcap indices outperforming.
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Smallcap stocks head for best month in 12 years, outpace Nifty since Iran war
India’s smallcap stocks are posting their best monthly gain in 12 years, driven by improved earnings outlook and attractive valuations after correction. Despite geopolitical risks and largecap weakness, retail investors are returning, signalling risk appetite and confidence in earnings recovery.
In a sea of red, how a smallcap defence company delivered multibagger returns this year
Despite a challenging market, MTAR Technologies has delivered multibagger returns, surging nearly 100% in just over four months. The smallcap defence company's rally is driven by its critical role in the global clean energy and AI infrastructure supply chain, particularly its partnership with Bloom Energy. Analysts anticipate significant order inflows from this collaboration, though valuation concerns are emerging.
What war? Smallcap stocks defy Middle East tensions with up to 56% gains in 2 months as Nifty slides
Despite Middle East tensions and a sliding Nifty50, India's smallcap stocks have surged up to 56% in two months. While institutional desks warn of elevated valuations and earnings risks, domestic retail investors appear to be betting on a swift resolution to geopolitical concerns, driving this market divergence.
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4% - financialexpress.com
Markets slip in red: Nifty below 24,100, Sensex down 250 points; Eternal plunges nearly 4%financialexpress.com
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.
Bears back on Dalal Street! Sensex tumbles over 700 points from day’s high, Nifty ends below 24,200
Indian stock markets faced significant intraday losses on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty, after opening strong, reversed gains to end lower. This volatility coincided with the weekly expiry of Sensex F&O contracts. Despite the benchmark indices falling, smallcap and midcap stocks showed resilience. Key banking and auto stocks were among the decliners, while Trent and Zomato parent shares surged.
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
Benchmarks rally on ceasefire hopes, lower oil; Nifty crosses 24,000 mark
The key equity benchmarks ended with strong gains on Friday, supported by improving risk sentiment. Optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire, softer oil prices below $100, a rally in global markets, and a strengthening rupee lifted investor confidence.