Nifty

Sensex down 800 points after GDP shocker, bank, auto stocks drag

Indian 'VIX' or the volatility index -- market's expectation of volatility over the near term -- shot up by 7 per cent to 17.41.

Sep 3, 2019

Sensex, Nifty advance 2% after Centre takes steps to spur growth

The Sensex jumped over 762.74 points to 37,463.90, while the Nifty traded 216.95 points higher to top the 11,000-point mark at 11,046.30.

Aug 26, 2019

Move to scrap super rich tax surcharge may lure back foreign portfolio investors

Markets respond energetically to reports government is considering the lifting of the surcharge proposed in the Union Budget 2019; Sensex, Nifty soar for the second day.

Aug 9, 2019

Will IndiGo tread Jet's path as promoters clash over governance?

Differences between Gangwal and Bhatia have reached a stage where they could affect the day-to-day operations of India's largest airline; Sebi forced to intervene

Jul 10, 2019

Sensex tanks 200 points as bloodbath continues on Dalal Street, Nifty falls below 11,481

Sensex and Nifty fell as the Union Budget 2019 disappointed Dalal Street, which continued to react negatively to the Budget proposal.

Jul 9, 2019

Race for Mindtree top job heats up; L&T vows no interference amid staff worries

Cognizant former executives lead the race for Mindtree top job as company share hits a 52-week low on NSE; second-rung leadership worried about the firm's future.

Jul 9, 2019

Union Budget 2019: What spooked the market despite Sitharaman's reform refrain?

Benchmark indices slumped as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech progressed after a brief surge ahead of the presentation.

Jul 5, 2019

Market on tenterhooks as Sitharaman begins speech presenting Union Budget 2019

Sectoral indices of banks, auto, FMCG, and realty advance while metals worst hit in a market that is vertically split.

Jul 5, 2019

Market mind's on the monsoon with one eye on budget as uncertainty reigns

Benchmark indices expected to consolidate during the wait for fresh cues; Union Budget and GST Council meetings to be watched domestically; Fed meeting, US response to India's tariff tweak, US-China trade wars and the Middle East among key global cues.

Jun 16, 2019

A week for stock specific action while market searches for new direction

Indices are back on even keel after exit poll results triggered a choppy ride to hit record highs twice; market may remain rangebound as no new data expected.

Jun 9, 2019

Market cracks as RBI fails to go beyond the expected 25 bps repo rate cut

Third successive rate reduction takes repo rate to lowest in nine years at 5.75%; change in monetary policy stance to 'accommodative' removes imminent rate rise fears but the street wants more.

Jun 6, 2019

After a week of euphoric hearts, expect cautious heads to return to the market

Indices are expected to trade sideways as the euphoria of Modi 2.0 ebbs and worries of global tensions and domestic slowdown begin to take hold; time ripe for stock specific play.

Jun 2, 2019

US-China trade wars: Markets panic as Beijing's 25% tariff on US imports bites

The US has already raised from 10 percent to 25 percent tariffs on imports from China to the tune of $200 billion.

Jun 1, 2019

BJP 2.0 and markets: Investors with long-term view to reap great returns

After BJP's triumph in the Lok Sabha elections 2019, the market has given initial reaction to the political outcome and it may last for another couple of days.

May 27, 2019

Market may pause for clarity on Modi 2.0 policy direction before resuming rally

A volatile week of Lok Sabha election results pushed Sensex to an all-time high of 40,124 points and Nifty 12,041, revealing the market's confidence in the incoming government; market awaits the return of FIIs for the next big rally

May 26, 2019

Will consumption slowdown impact Indian economy?

A look at the historic performance of the FMCG sector (or consumer staples) reveals that it has been the silent star performer of the Indian equities market.

May 21, 2019

Has PM Modi-led BJP exorcised ghosts of Vajpayee-led 2004 'India Shining' campaign?

The exit polls predict that the NDA could win between 267 and 354 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

May 20, 2019

Market's exit poll boost could bring the bulls back if Nifty closes above 11,750

Volatility could return in days ahead within the Nifty consolidation range of 11,550-11,850 during the government-forming days; realty, PSU banks may gain further.

May 20, 2019

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs after exit polls predict sweeping victory by BJP

The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 1,032 points at 38,963 while the Nifty 50 climbed 308 points to 11,715 on Monday.

May 20, 2019

Sell-on-bounce guidance remains; market under pressure as futures premiums slim

Volatility is expected to rise further with only one more round of the seven-phase election remaining; traders watch global markets amid US-China trade war rhetoric.

May 13, 2019