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Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals muted open; Nikkei crosses 71,000; US Fed keeps rate steady
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty signalled a flat open for the benchmark Nifty50 index. Most Asian markets declined
Defence stocks, heavyweights push markets higher: Why Sensex and Nifty rose on June 17
Bharti Airtel, SBI, Infosys and Reliance Industries were the biggest contributors to the Nifty's gains, helping the benchmark index remain firmly in positive territory through the session.
US-Iran ceasefire deal: How could falling oil prices impact the Indian stock market?
US-Iran ceasefire deal: Over the past four trading sessions, the benchmark Sensex has surged more than 3,200 points, while the Nifty 50 has gained nearly 4%, boosted by easing geopolitical tensions and oil prices.
ICICI Prudential's Anand Shah favours manufacturing, consumer services despite inflation risks
Anand Shah, CIO-PMS & AIF at ICICI Prudential AMC, believes manufacturing-focused mid- and small-cap companies are well placed to benefit from stronger earnings growth, rupee depreciation and a gradual shift towards domestic production. He remains overweight on consumer services, private banks, asset managers and insurance firms, while expecting telecom industry profitability to improve over time through tariff hikes. Shah also warned that inflation risks from energy and food prices could weigh on consumption.
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty Opens Above 24,000, Sensex Gains 150 Points; ICICI Bank, Infosys Top Gainers
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 24,042.50, compared to Tuesday's index close of 23,989.15.
Stocks in news: Prime Focus, Groww, GIC RE, Wipro, Nykaa
Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias, with the Nifty consolidating near the 24,000 mark and closing near its day's high. Several companies, including Prime Focus, GIC RE, Wipro, Groww, and Nykaa, were in focus due to significant news developments. These ranged from regulatory approvals and successful acquisitions to strategic AI collaborations and expansion into international markets.
Closing Bell | Bulls rule the roost as IT stocks lead charge; Nifty eyes 24,000
Closing Bell: Benchmark indices extended gains for a third straight session, with IT stocks leading the rally as HCLTech surged on its Sarvam AI investment and Nifty finished just below 24,000.
Nifty closing above 23,800 positive but exhaustion visible at 24,000
The benchmark index gained 231 points to close at 23,853. After opening with a gap-up of 362 points on strong global cues, Nifty hit its intraday high within minutes of the opening bell. However, the momentum faded through the day as profit-booking emerged at higher levels, dragging the index nearly 200 points lower from its peak before it settled with healthy gains.
Nifty tops 23,850 as oil slump sparks broad-based rally
The key equity benchmark indices extended gains for a second consecutive session on Monday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement. Buying was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the green. Investor sentiment was further buoyed by strong global cues, a stronger rupee and easing market volatility. The Nifty settled above the 23,850 mark, led by gains in consumer durables and auto stocks. However, pharma and healthcare shares bucked the trend and closed lower.
Top Gainers & Losers on June 15: Aarti Industries, Gabriel India, Apar Industries, HFCL, HPCL among top gainers
Dalal Street continued its upward trend with benchmark indices rising over 1% on June 15, bolstered by declining crude oil prices after US-Iran conflict resolution and a stronger Indian rupee. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both recorded gains, while broader markets saw even higher advances.
Nifty Outlook for June 15: 24,000 back on the radar as index breaks out of range
Bank Nifty continued to outperform the broader market and ended the week with gains of more than 4%, closing at 56,815. The banking index played a crucial role in supporting the benchmark during the first half of the week and later emerged as the key driver of Friday's rally.
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)