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D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm start
Indian equities closed higher Wednesday, ending a two-day slump. The market remains range-bound, with traders anticipating a clear direction. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook persists above 23,800, eyeing a potential rise to 24,200. Meanwhile, market volatility eased, and foreign investors were net sellers, while domestic institutions bought shares.
Edelweiss AMC crosses ₹1 trn milestone in equity assets under management
The asset manager attributed the milestone to consistent fund performance, wider distribution and sustained retail participation through systematic investment plans across market cycles
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Indian markets are not fragile; tepid Q1 earnings priced in: Radhika Gupta
Markets are either portrayed as unstoppable or extremely fragile, whereas the truth generally lies somewhere in between, says Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund.
India sits out the global bull run in the first half of 2026
Indian equities logged their worst first-half performance since 2022, with the Nifty falling 8.7% as war-driven volatility, record foreign outflows and an AI-led IT sector rout weighed on sentiment. Domestic institutional buying of ₹4.63 trillion cushioned the blow.
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty crosses 24,000; KPIT hits 52-week low, tanks 15% - BusinessLine
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty crosses 24,000; KPIT hits 52-week low, tanks 15%BusinessLine
India's $2 billion state stake sales buck equity market slowdown
India's government secured a significant $2 billion from stake sales in state-run companies last quarter, a rare positive for the subdued capital market. This substantial divestment, primarily from Coal India and NHPC, provided a crucial boost to non-tax revenue amidst global market volatility and geopolitical concerns. The move highlights the government's strategy to bolster finances through public sector asset sales.
Indian financial system remains resilient as Bank NPA's at multi-decadal low of 1.8%: RBI FSR report
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday said Indian financial system remains resilient, underpinned by strong bank and non-bank balance sheets, as gross non-performing assets of banks have touched a multi-decadal low of 1.8 per cent at end-March 2026. The Indian banking sector continued to remain robust with adequate capital and liquidity buffers, and steady improvement in asset quality, the financial stability report stated. Macro stress test results showed that SCBs aggregate capital levels will continue to remain above the regulatory minimum, even under adverse stress scenarios. The NBFC sector remained robust with an improvement in asset quality alongside healthy capital and profitability ratios. Interconnectedness among different categories of financial entities, in terms of outstanding bilateral exposures, continued to grow. Despite repeated shocks, the global financial system has thus far demonstrated notable resilience, with markets remaining orderly after an initial bout of volatility ..
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises over 150 pts, Nifty above 23,900; M&M, Adani Ports up 2% each - The Economic Times
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex rises over 150 pts, Nifty above 23,900; M&M, Adani Ports up 2% eachThe Economic TimesClosing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end lower in volatile June expiry session; pharma, realty buck trendMoneycontrol.comSensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty crosses 24,000; KPIT hits 52-week low, tanks 15%BusinessLine
GIFT Nifty suggests flat start for equities; Japanese Yen plummets to 40-year low
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MFs wary of Sebi plan to allow celeb ads, cite mis-selling, edge for big entities
Sebi's proposal to let mutual fund houses use celebrity endorsements has sparked a debate over investor protection and competition. While supporters say it could bring in more first-time investors, critics fear higher mis-selling risks and a growing advantage for large fund houses.
Nifty Outlook for July 1: Higher levels fail to sustain but range remains intact as new series begins
Nifty opened on a positive note but failed to sustain above the 24,000 mark. Selling pressure emerged at higher levels through the day, while expiry-related volatility kept the market range-bound. A tug-of-war between buyers and sellers persisted for most of the session before the index settled near the day's low.