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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends gains further to 300 pts; Vedanta in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The peace deal, and the resultant fall in oil prices brings OMCs, IndiGo, the currency and all the stocks exposed to West Asia back in focus. A fall in the US Dollar index will also bring Metals in the spotlight, a sector that underperformed last week.
Nifty tops key 23,500 hurdle, can head to 24,500 on buying interest: Analysts
Nifty's strong breakout above 23,500 has turned technical analysts bullish, anticipating a move towards 24,000-24,500. Analysts highlight improving momentum, bullish patterns, and sustained buying interest, with 23,100-23,300 acting as crucial support. Specific stock recommendations include Bank of India, BPCL, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, and KEI Industries.
Mcap of 8 most valued firms surges by ₹1.90 trn, ICICI Bank shines
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank stealing the show, in tandem with a rally in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 1,284.61 points, or 1.73 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 256.2 points, or 1 per cent. "Indian equity markets ended a volatile week on a strong note, snapping a two-week losing streak amid improving global sentiment and supportive measures from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Investor confidence improved on optimism surrounding a potential USIran peace deal, which raised hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and stabilising energy markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Sensex surges 1,695 pts, Nifty tops 23,600 as oil tumbles on US-Iran peace hopes
The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 1,695.40 points or 2.30% to 75,527.95. The Nifty 50 index soared 461.30 points or 1.99% to 23,622.90.
Nifty Bank surges 700 points to one-month high; HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, PNB, other stocks rise 2%. What lies ahead?
Bank stocks saw a significant jump on Friday, propelling the Nifty Bank index to a one-month peak. This surge followed news of a potential peace deal between the US and Iran. Oil prices declined and the Indian Rupee strengthened, boosting overall market sentiment. Several major bank stocks experienced gains, indicating renewed investor confidence in the banking sector.
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were the top traded contracts.
Volume buzzers: Unichem, Aegis Logistics soar up to 17%; ICICI Bank adds 3%
Unichem Laboratories, Aegis Logistics and ICICI Bank were among the volume toppers on the BSE and NSE on Thursday.
Aegis Logistics Ltd soars 13.83%, Gains for third straight session
Aegis Logistics Ltd is quoting at Rs 911.8, up 13.83% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 13.66% in last one year as compared to a 6.49% gain in NIFTY and a 7.8% gain in the Nifty Energy index.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Nifty June futures trade at a premium
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the top traded contracts.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Grasim, Bank of Maharashtra shares to buy for the short term
Indian equity benchmarks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in FMCG, oil & gas, financial, and IT stocks, despite geopolitical tensions. The Nifty 50 increased by 0.5% and the BSE Sensex by 0.7%, indicating a strong market sentiment amidst consolidation and support at key levels.
Oil India Ltd slips for fifth straight session
Oil India Ltd is quoting at Rs 449.7, down 5.52% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 3.35% in last one year as compared to a 6.94% slide in NIFTY and a 7.63% spurt in the Nifty Energy index.