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Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 1% after RBI holds policy rate

August 8, 2024, 04:38 PM - 2 min read

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell nearly 1% on Thursday after the RBI held the policy rate steady for the ninth consecutive time, citing persistent food inflation. Sensex dropped 581.79 points to 78,886.22, while Nifty declined 180.50 points to 24,117.

Sensex snaps 5-day slide, up 75 pts; Nifty gains 0.19%

Sensex snaps 5-day slide, gains 75 points

May 31, 2024, 04:46 PM - 2 min read

Stock markets snapped their five-day losing run on Friday with the benchmark BSE Sensex closing higher by 75 points on value-buying in banking and oil shares after recent losses.

Third day of decline before election results

Market decline continues pre-poll results

May 28, 2024, 05:05 PM - 2 min read

Equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower in volatile trading as investors took profits ahead of Lok Sabha poll results, with Sensex down 0.29% at 75,170.45 and Nifty dropping 0.19% to 22,888.15.

Equity markets are expected to experience a gradual upward movement this week, accompanied by some volatility, as the election and earnings seasons approach their conclusion, according to analysts.

Analysts: Elections will sway market sentiment

May 26, 2024, 11:09 AM - 2 min read

Global trends and the trading activity of foreign investors will be significant in shaping investor sentiment. Benchmark indices, which saw a record-breaking rally last week, will also be influenced by global oil benchmark Brent crude and the rupee-dollar trend. The monthly derivatives expiry on Thursday is likely to add to the market volatility.

Indian equity markets started on a positive note this Wednesday as both the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 opened higher.

Indian equity indices open in green, Sensex surges over 100 points

May 22, 2024, 03:52 PM - 2 min read

Among the top gainers on the NSE were Hindustan Unilever, Britannia, Tata Consumers, Coal India, and Reliance. However, some major losers included BPCL, Hero Motocorp, Hindalco, Apollo Hospitals, and Sun Pharma.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has announced the closure of equity markets on Monday, May 20, 2024, owing to the elections in Mumbai. This closure will affect all segments, including the equity segment, derivative segment, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segment.

BSE announces market shutdown amid Mumbai polls on May 20

May 20, 2024, 12:34 PM - 2 min read

The closure is in line with the BSE market holiday calendar, which aligns with the Lok Sabha polls in Mumbai. As a result, all trading activities across the equity, derivative, and SLB segments will remain suspended for the day.

In the early hours of trading on Thursday, the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 surged despite prevailing headwinds, maintaining their upward trajectory from the previous session.

Indian equity markets rally in early trade despite persistent foreign selling

May 16, 2024, 11:56 AM - 2 min read

Analysts have attributed the pressure on the markets to persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and elevated levels of India VIX, the volatility index. Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial, expressed his anticipation of the market consolidating within a broader range as election polling progresses and the results season approaches its conclusion.

In a robust start to the trading week, equity benchmark indices in India bounced back on Monday, buoyed by a rally in the US markets and robust buying activity centered around Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Equity indices rebound as Kotak Mahindra bank leads surge

May 6, 2024, 10:49 AM - 2 min read

Kotak Mahindra Bank spearheaded the charge, witnessing a remarkable 4 percent surge following the announcement of its March quarter results. The bank reported a significant 25 percent growth in net profit, reaching Rs 5,302 crore.

The Indian equity markets witnessed a historic surge on Thursday, with both the benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, scaling new peaks.

Equity markets hit record highs ahead of RBI Repo Rate announcement

April 4, 2024, 05:01 PM - 2 min read

The bullish momentum was predominantly steered by robust gains in finance and technology stocks, setting a positive tone ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) much-awaited repo rate announcement scheduled for the following day.

After experiencing two consecutive days of decline, benchmark equity indices rebounded on Thursday, reaching record highs as investors engaged in value-buying across bellwether stocks ahead of quarterly earnings announcements amidst mixed global market trends.

Equity indices rally to new highs as investors eye Quarterly results

April 4, 2024, 10:02 AM - 2 min read

Among the constituents of the Sensex, 28 stocks were trading positively, with HDFC Bank, NTPC, PowerGrid, Tata Steel, and Axis Bank leading the gains, while IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank were the sole decliners. On the NSE Nifty, 46 shares were in the positive territory.

In early trade on Wednesday, benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty faced a downturn, influenced by weak global trends, escalated crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows.

Equity markets decline amid global weakness and higher oil prices

April 3, 2024, 10:13 AM - 2 min read

Among the Sensex constituents, 22 stocks trended downwards, with Bharti Airtel, Nestle India, Sun Pharma, and IndusInd Bank being the prominent decliners. Conversely, Ultratech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Tata Steel managed to sustain positive momentum.