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Positive cues from GIFT Nifty point to higher opening for D-Street
Markets are expected to remain event-driven with persistent volatility due to elevated crude oil prices, a weakening rupee, rising bond yields, and inflationary concerns. Despite resilient domestic earnings, investors are wary of the second-order impacts on inflation and the RBI's policy. The India VIX rose to 19.63, indicating market fear.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Oracle Financial Services, Sun Pharma shares to buy
Indian equity markets experienced a significant selloff on May 18, with Sensex and Nifty 50 dropping over 1%. The BSE Sensex fell over 1,000 points, erasing nearly ₹9 lakh crore in investor wealth amid weak global cues and a bearish trend across sectors.
SBI Ventures to manage Rs 20,000 crore Maritime Fund
SBI Ventures has been appointed as the fund manager for the ₹20,000-crore Maritime Investment Fund. This initiative, backed by government equity, aims to attract private capital for the maritime sector's growth. The fund will operate as a trust and be registered with SEBI, focusing on a blended finance model to boost long-term, affordable capital availability.
Mcap of 9 top valued firms erodes by ₹3.12 trn, Reliance biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of nine of the top 10 valued firms eroded by Rs 3.12 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit. Last week, the 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 2,090.2 points, or 2.7 per cent, while the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 532.65 points, or 2.2 per cent. "Markets ended the week lower, breaking out of their three-week consolidation phase amid lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia, persistent weakness in the rupee, and rising inflationary concerns," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The sharp rise in crude oil prices above the USD 105-per-barrel mark intensified worries over imported inflation, fiscal stress, and pressure on corporate margins, he said. From the top-10 pack, Bharti Airtel emerged as the only winner. The market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 1,34,445.77 crore to Rs 18,08,420.81 crore. State Bank of India's valuation eroded by Rs 52,245.3 crore to Rs 8,88,862.32 crore. The valua
Benchmarks decline after two-day surge; Nifty slips below 23,650
Sentiment remained cautious due to the weakening rupee, which slipped past the Rs 96-per-dollar mark. Elevated crude oil prices, inflationary pressures, and persistent geopolitical tensions also weighed on markets.
Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers
On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.
Gold-Silver ratio falls below 55. What does it signal about gold and silver prices? Which precious metal should you buy
The gold-silver ratio has fallen below 55 amid volatility in precious metals. Silver's recent rally contrasts with gold's record prices, prompting investors to reassess their positions. Tata Mutual Fund expects the ratio to rise towards 68, driven by demand for gold amid geopolitical tensions.
Stocks in news: HAL, TMPV, Bharti Airtel, Anant Raj, Zydus Life, Tata Motors
Indian markets experienced a volatile yet stable session after a sharp sell-off, with the Nifty showing resilience. Key companies like HAL, Tata Motors, and Bharti Airtel are in focus due to quarterly results and news developments. Zydus Lifesciences is nearing a US acquisition, while Maruti Suzuki commits to green logistics.
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.
KPIT Tech to Eternal - Jay Thakkar suggests 3 stocks to buy or sell for short-term in F&O segment
The Indian stock market is set for a muted start, with GIFT Nifty trading at 23,431. The Sensex and Nifty 50 have declined for four consecutive sessions, driven by rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows, indicating a negative short-term trend.
Stocks in news: Airtel, Tata Motors, Dr Reddy's, NTPC, Dixon Technologies
Markets faced selling pressure on Tuesday due to weak global cues and macroeconomic concerns, with the Nifty approaching support at 23,150. Several companies like Airtel, Tata Motors, and Dr Reddy's are in focus due to earnings reports and other news developments.
INR closes at all-time low as global risk aversion resurfaces
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at an all-time low of 95.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as renewed tension between the US and Iran has led to risk aversion in global markets. Market sentiment remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. Moreover, market participants interpreted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments over the weekend regarding fuel conservation and lower imports as a subtle acknowledgement that India's trade deficit and balance-of-payments pressures could worsen if crude prices remain elevated for longer. The Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points (1.92%) to settle at 74,559.24, while the Nifty 50 dropped 436.30 points (1.83%) to end at 23,379.55.