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Sensex drops 600 points, Nifty below 23,450. 5 key factors behind today's D-St rout
Indian stock markets experienced a sharp downturn on Wednesday, with both Sensex and Nifty declining approximately 0.8%. The Sensex dropped over 600 points to below 74,600, while the Nifty 50 fell more than 190 points to slip under 23,450. This decline was influenced by the rupee's depreciation and other market dampeners, as India VIX saw a 1% rise.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty extends losses to nearly 200 points; Hindalco in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty faces a challenge to conquer the 50-DMA closer to the 23,800 mark, a level it failed to sustain above even on Tuesday. Rising bond yields globally are pressuring equity markets, particularly in the US. The Nifty will likely see support at the 23,500 mark
Bears tighten grip on D-Street as GIFT Nifty hints at weak start
The Nifty fifty closed marginally lower at 23,618 on Tuesday, with broader markets outperforming. Analysts anticipate a sideways to under pressure market in the near term due to a weak Indian rupee and elevated crude oil prices, despite FIIs turning net buyers.

Boaz Weinstein’s Hedge Fund Takes Aim at Impax’s ‘Terrible’ Run
As Boaz Weinstein’s hedge fund, Saba Capital Management, takes on one of the most high-profile environmental investment trusts in Britain, the standoff is morphing into a particularly brutal moment for ESG.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Domestic equities closed marginally lower due to weakness in financial and consumer shares, despite gains in IT stocks. Analysts suggest the short-term sentiment remains bearish, with Nifty 50 facing resistance at 23,800 and support at 23,400. US markets were down, while European indices were mixed.
WSB Partners invests Rs 75 crore with Omaxe Group for residential plotted projects in Ujjain, Indore
WSB Partners has invested Rs 75 crore in Omaxe Group. This funding supports residential plotted projects in Ujjain and Indore. Tier II and III cities are attracting significant capital. Rising incomes and infrastructure development are key drivers. Omaxe Group will use the capital for growth and working capital. This investment highlights confidence in these growing markets.
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Quick Wrap: Nifty IT Index rises 3.23%
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Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions
Emkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domestic growth, earnings recovery and policy support. The brokerage expects markets to navigate near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions & high crude prices. It also warns of macro risks from elevated oil but sees long-term structural growth in Indian equities intact.
BSE set for Nifty50 hot seat, likely to replace Wipro in September rejig
Axis Capital expects BSE to replace Wipro in the NSE’s semi-annual index rebalancing, with changes likely announced in August and effective from September 30, 2026. Based on partial data, one Nifty 50 change is anticipated along with reshuffles in Nifty Next 50. If included, BSE could see $657 million inflows, while Wipro may face $225 million outflows from index funds.

Sensex, Nifty end lower after late sell-off in banks; IT rally continues
Closing Bell: Indian markets failed to hold early gains on Tuesday as weakness in financial stocks dragged benchmark indices lower, although broader markets remained resilient with continued buying in midcaps and information technology shares.
VolumeShocker:MFsadded1crore+sharesto9stocksinApril'26; sharesrallyupto55%
ETMarkets’ mutual fund analysis highlights 43 stocks with strong share additions in April 2026 versus March 2026, with nine names emerging after a performance filter. Eternal and Vodafone Idea led inflows, while select stocks showed sharp gains driven by sustained institutional buying and strong price momentum.