Tag: equity markets

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600

Monday, June 12, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with slim gains today(12 June 2023) as Dalal Street awaits consumer inflation for May and IIP data for April later today. The BSE Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600. The broader markets also moved higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.14 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels

Friday, June 9, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened in positive territory in today's( trade, amidst solid global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas the NSE Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels. The strength also spread to broader markets, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.2 percent each to outperform benchmark indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets started on a positive note today( 8 June 2023), ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels

Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(7 June 2023) trade, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels. Broader markets, too, exhibited strength as they outperformed benchmark indices. Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices climbed up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels

Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Indian markets were flat in today's(6 June 2023) intra-day trade, amid weak global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels. Broader markets exhibited volatility as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices swung between red and green. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels

Monday, June 5, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's (5 June 2023) trade, following a strong global handover. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels. The strength spilled to broader markets too, with Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices gaining up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,770, and the Nifty50 slipped 62 points to 18,573

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with cuts today(31 May 2023) tracking losses in Asian equities ahead of the key vote in the US Congress on raising the borrowing limit. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,770, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 62 points to 18,573. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices, meanwhile, held relative strength against benchmarks. The former was down 0.1 percent, and the latter was flat. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 66 points to 62,780, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 15 points to 18,583

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened nearly flat today(30 May 2023) tracking the quiet mood across global markets as investors remain on the sidelines ahead of US lawmakers' key vote on lifting the debt limit. The BSE Sensex fell 66 points to 62,780, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 15 points to 18,583. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.18 percent versus the nearly flat BSE Sensex index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 160 points to 62,050, and Nifty50 edged 47 points higher to 18,370

Friday, May 26, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today(26 May 2023) tracking overnight strength in the US markets. The BSE Sensex gained 160 points to 62,050, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 47 points higher to 18,370. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 61,716 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded below 18,300 levels

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets started today's(25 ay 2023) trade on a weak note, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 61,716 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded below 18,300 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices slipped up to 0.2 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, declined by over 2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 160 points to trade below 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,300 levels

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(24 May 2023) trade in tune with the weak global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 160 points to trade below the 59,000 mark, whereas Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,300 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, exhibited mixed trends as Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained marginally over Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex reclaimed 62,000 levels, up over 100 points, while the Nifty50 climbed nearly 50 points to trade above 18,350 levels

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(23 May 2023) trade, amidst mixed global cues. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex reclaimed 62,000 levels, up over 100 points, while the Nifty50 index climbed nearly 50 points to trade above 18,350 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in trade as Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex recovered over 350 points to claim day's high of 61,942 levels, whereas Nifty50 recouped over 100 points to scale day's high of 18,281 levels

Monday, May 22, 2023
Indian markets wiped off early losses and turned positive in today's(22 May 2023) intra-day trade. Benchmark indices the S&P BSE Sensex recovered over 350 points to claim the day's high of 61,942 levels, whereas Nifty50 recouped over 100 points to scale the day's high of 18,281 levels. The strength spilled to broader markets too, with Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices advancing up to 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, India VIX's volatility gauge moderated to 1 percent from the day's 3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 155 points to 61,587, and Nifty50 edged 42 points higher to 18,172

Friday, May 19, 2023
OPENING BELL: Indian Equity benchmark indices opened with slim gains today(19 May 2023) tracking strength in global markets after US indices touched 9-month-highs overnight. The BSE Sensex gained 155 points to 61,587, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 42 points higher to 18,172. SBI, Tech M, Infosys, HCL Tech, Nestle, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, and Pwer Grid led gains on the Sensex, rising 0.5-1.2 percent. The broader markets opened tepidly. The BSE MidCap was down 0.08 percent and the SmallCap index rose 0.13 percent. On the downside, Divi's Lab, Eicher Motors, UPL, Titan, Maruti, and Tata Steel were the top frontline laggards. Sectorwise, Nifty Auto, Metal, Realty, FMCG and Pharma indices declined, while the IT and PSB pockets were the top gainers. Among stocks, Bata India rose 4 percent on reporting a 4.5 percent YoY profit growth in Q4 to Rs 65.55 crore.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 330 points to 61,890, and Nifty50 gained 72 points to 18,266

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Indian equity benchmark indices held substantial gains in today's(18 May 2023) trade in line with strength in global equities in hopes that a deal to lift the US debt ceiling will soon be reached. The BSE Sensex rose 330 points to 61,890, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 72 points to 18,266. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 44 points lower at 62,300, and the NSE Nifty50 unchanged at 18,394

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
OPENING BELL: Indian equity benchmark indices opened flat today(16 May 2023) tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex opened 44 points lower at 62,300, and the NSE Nifty50 was largely unchanged at 18,394. Tata Steel, Infosys, Wipro, and Nestle led gains on the Sensex, while ONGC, Hindalco, and Divi's Lab rose 1 percent each on the Nifty50. On the flip side, HDFC twins led losses on the Sensex, dropping 1 percent each. Tata Motors, Maruti, and M&M were other frontline losers. The broader markets outperformed benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.6 percent versus the nearly flat BSE Sensex. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 160 points to 62,200, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 45 points up to 18,360

Monday, May 15, 2023
Indian Equity benchmark indices held gains in today's(15 May 2023) early trade following a respite in the CPI inflation, which dipped to an 18-month low of 4.7 percent in April. The BSE Sensex gained 160 points to 62,200, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 45 points up to 18,360. The broader markets opened tepidly. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were nearly flat versus a mild uptick in the BSE Sensex Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 190 points to 61,717, and NSE Nifty50 slipped 55 points to 18,242

Friday, May 12, 2023
Indian equity benchmark indices held losses in today's (12 May 2023) intra-day trade as investors remained cautious ahead of the April consumer inflation and March IIP data that will be released after market hours. The BSE Sensex fell 190 points to 61,717, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 55 points to 18,242. The broader markets were mixed. The BSE MidCap index was flat but the SmallCap pocket outperformed the benchmarks and rose 0.25 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex nearly flat at 61,900, while NSE Nifty50 up marginally at 18,330

Thursday, May 11, 2023
STOCK MARKET UPDATE: Ease in US inflation lifted benchmark indices at open today(11 May 2023), but they were soon pulled down by losses in Dr Reddy's and L&T, which dropped 5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, on missing Street estimates for Q4FY23. The BSE Sensex pared gains to turn nearly flat at 61,900, and the Nifty was up marginally at 18,330. The broader markets outperformed the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose to 0.5 percent versus 0.1 percent in BSE Sensex. Hindalco, Bharti Airtel, and Eicher Motors were the other frontline losers, down 1-3 percent. On the downside, Tech M, Infosys, HDFC, and HCL Tech led gains on the Sensex, while Adani Enterprises claimed the top spot on Nifty, rising 4 percent on its plan to consider fundraising at a board meeting on May 13. Sectorwise, the Nifty IT index rose the most, up 0.6 percent, while the Pharma pocket was the top drag that dropped 1 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained 200 points to 61,965, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 47 points higher to 18,316

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today( 10 May 2023) despite losses in other global markets, where investor sentiment has remained cautious ahead of the US CPI figure later today. The BSE Sensex gained 200 points to 61,965, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 47 points higher to 18,316. The broader markets opened in line with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 170 points to 61,936 while the Nifty50 moved 50 points higher to 18,315

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today(09 May 2023) as global markets remained mixed. The BSE Sensex rose 170 points to 61,936, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 50 points higher to 18,315. The broader markets, meanwhile, firmly outperformed gains in the benchmark. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.7 percent versus a 0.2 percent gain in the BSE Sensex. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex opened 320 points higher to 61,372 while the Nifty50 gained 87 points to 18,156

Monday, May 8, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian Equity benchmark indices opened with nominal gains today (08 May 2023) tracking a sharp rally in US equities on Friday. The BSE Sensex opened 320 points higher to 61,372, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 87 points to 18,156. IndusInd Bank, Maruti, Tata Motors, HDFC twins, Nestle, and Wipro led gains on the Sensex, while Britannia, Hero Moto, and Bajaj Auto were the top Nifty winners. On the downside, Coal India, Adani Enterprises, Sun Pharma, L&T, and Tata Steel were among the few frontline losers. The broader markets also opened in tandem with benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped by 400 points to 61,338 while the Nifty50 fell by 100 points to 18,150

Friday, May 5, 2023
Opening Bell: Today (5 May 2023), equity benchmark indices opened with losses as the concerns over contagion in the regional banking space deepened on Wall Street overnight. The BSE Sensex dropped by 400 points to 61,338, and the NSE Nifty50 fell by 100 points to 18,150. The HDFC twins were the major losers on the Sensex, declining by 4%, followed by IndusInd Bank, HDFC Life, and Tata Steel. On the other hand, ICICI Bank, L&T, Axis Bank, Nestle, Ultratech Cement, and SBI were the top gainers on the Sensex. However, the broader markets opened higher, with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rising by up to 0.3%. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 61,254 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 18,100 levels

Thursday, May 4, 2023
Indian markets started today's(4 May 2023) trade on a firm note, after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 61,254 levels. Broader markets, also, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 61,361, while the Nifty50 edged 74 points to 18,139 level

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened with firm gains today(2 May 2023) buoyed by positive sentiment across Asian markets, following the takeover of fallen US lender First Republic Bank by JP Morgan Chase on Monday. The BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 61,361, and the NSE Nifty50 edged 74 points to 18,139 level. The broader markets, meanwhile, outweighed gains in the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose 0.7 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down around 70 points at 60,580, while the Nifty50 held the 17,900-mark, down 11 points

Friday, April 28, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian benchmark S&P BSE Sensex failed to hold on to its gains in morning deals today( 28 April 2023) Despite firm global sentiment. The index, which opened nearly 100 points higher, was down around 70 points at 60,580 weighed down by Bajaj Finserv, HUL, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Tech M, and HDFC Bank shares. The NSE Nifty50, meanwhile, held the 17,900 mark, down 11 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 0.41 percent, and the BSE SmallCap index advanced 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,343 in early deals, trading 43 points higher, while the Nifty50 held above 17,800-mark

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian benchmark indices were volatile today(27 April 2023), as traders prepare for the monthly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 60,343 in early deals, trading 43 points higher, while the Nifty50 held above 17,800-mark. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index was flat, and SmallCap index added 0.24 per cent. Shares of Bajaj Finance gained 2.45 per cent. The company's consolidated net profit rose 30 per cent YoY to Rs 3,158 crore in Q4FY23, on the back of higher net interest income (NII). The board recommended dividend payout of Rs 30 per share. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 60,164, up 34 points, while the Nifty50 was unchanged at 17,769.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets began flat on the last day of the expiry of the F&O contracts for April. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 60,164, up 34 points or 0.06 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was unchanged at 17,769. The BSE MidCap index was in the red in the broader markets, while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.15 percent. Individually, shares of Bajaj Auto dipped 1.37 percent as the two-wheeler major posted a 2 percent drop in profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,433 crore in Q4FY23, despite 12 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue to Rs 8,905 crore. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dipped 4 points to quote at 60,052 levels, while the Nifty50 hovered around 17,730 levels

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Opening Bell: Today ( 25 April 2023), benchmark S&P BSE Sensex dipped 4 points to quote at 60,052 levels while the Nifty50 index hovered around 17,730 levels mainly pulled down by selling in HDFC, HUL, M&M, Infosys, HCL Tech, and HDFC Bank. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap was flat with a mild downtick, and SmallCap indices were up 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 165 points to quote 59,820 levels, while the Nifty50 attempted to surpass 17,700-mark

Monday, April 24, 2023
Opening Bell: The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 165 points to quote 59,820 levels today(24 April 2023) as investors bought shares of ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Wipro, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC twins. The Nifty50 attempted to surpass the 17,700 mark. Both benchmark indices were up over 0.25 percent each. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed with the former in the red, and the latter in the green. Sectorally, the Nifty Media, Pharma, and Realty indices fell up to 1 percent, while the Nifty Bank index was up 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to quote at 59,750, while the Nifty50 tested 17,650

Friday, April 21, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian benchmark indices nudged higher today(21 April 2023), despite global sentiment. In early deals, the S&P BSE Sensex rose over 100 points to quote at 59,750, while the Nifty50 tested 17,650. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap dipped marginally, while the SmallCap index added 0.14 percent. HCL Technologies shares climbed over 2 percent as the IT company reported better-than-expected results for Q4FY23. The company posted a net profit of Rs 3,983 crore for the quarter. This was up 10.8 percent year-on-year (YoY). Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 59,810, up 242 points whereas Nifty50 held above 17,650-mark

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets steadied themselves today( 20 April 2023) as investors assessed Q4 earnings and global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex, after starting flat, quoted at 59,810, up 242 points or 0.4 percent, while the Nifty50 held above the 17,650 mark. Individually, Titan, Ultratech Cement, Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, ITC, and M&M were the large caps that lifted the benchmarks. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.18 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Sectorally, the Nifty Pharma index was down 0.37 percent, while the Nifty Auto was up 0.2 percent. All other indices were flat on either side. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex started over 60 points lower at 59,660 , whereas Nifty50 quoted below 17,650

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Opening Bell: Benchmark S&P BSE Sensex started over 60 points, or 0.11 percent, lower at 59,660 today(19 April 2023) amid losses in Infosys, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, HUL, ITC, ICICI Bank, and Kotak bank. The Nifty50, meanwhile, is quoted below 17,650.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 100 points at 59,790 levels, whereas Nifty50 slipped below the 17,700-mark

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Stock market updates: Amid increased volatility, Indian benchmark S&P BSE Sensex erased early morning gains, and was down over 100 points at 59,790 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, slipped below the 17,700 mark. Losses in PowerGrid, Reliance Industries, TCS, Tech M, Bajaj Finance, Titan, HUL, Wipro, L&T, and Sun Pharma weighed on the frontline indices. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices continued to hold gains of up to 0.3 percent. Sectorally, the Nifty IT index slipped 0.4 percent, while the Nifty Realty and PSU bank indices added up to 0.5 percent. In Newly listed shares Shares of Avalon Technologies made a tepid debut on the bourses on Tuesday, listing at Rs 431 on the BSE. This was a 1.15 percent discount to its issue price of Rs 436 apiece.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 120 points to 60,280 level, whereas Nifty50 slipped 21 points to below 17,800

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Opening Bell: The key benchmark indices started today's(13 April 2023) session with minor cuts tracking weakness across global markets after the FOMC minutes showed that officials expect a mild recession in the US later this year. The BSE Sensex fell over 120 points to the 60,280 level and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 21 points to below 17,800. IndusInd Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech M, TCS, and Wipro led the losses on the Sensex, dropping 1-2.5 percent. On the flip side, M&M, Power Grid, RIL, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel held gains of 0.4-1 percent. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed the benchmarks. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.23 percent. Sectorwise, the IT index dropped over 1 percent as weak results of TCS dampened overall sentiment in the pack. Other indices held nominal gains.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 60,188 levels, whereas Nifty50 hovered flat above 17,700 levels

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's (12 April 2023) trading session, ahead of March inflation figures. Key indices Nifty50 hovered above 17,700 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat at 60,188 levels. Broader indices, which include Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices, however, outperformed benchmark indices as they gained up to 0.2 percent each. Sectorwise, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Pharma indices led the charge, surging up to 1 percent. On the flipside, Nifty IT, and Nifty FMCG indices lost up to 0.3 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) traded flat ahead of Q4FY23 results. Brokerages estimate the company to report weak revenue growth over the preceding quarter due to seasonal weakness, however, they foresee margin expansion on lower attrition. In addition, shares of Sula Vineyards soared over 6 percent after the wine producer crossed 1 million cases.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to reclaim 60,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a firm note in today's(11 April 2023) trade, amidst improved global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,650 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to reclaim the 60,000 mark. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Sectorally barring the Nifty IT index, which lost marginally in trade, all other sectors swimming in a sea of green. The Nifty PSU Bank index led the charge as it gained over 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Shilpa Medicare soared over 8 percent after the USFDA gave a nod to its ANDA, Apremilast tablets. In addition shares of Nagarjuna Fertilisers rallied over 4 percent after the company restarted its urea production in Plant - II in Andhra Pradesh.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade around 59,957 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,600 levels

Monday, April 10, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened on a firm note in today's(10 April 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,600 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade around 59,957 levels. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 100 points to trade around 59,574 levels, whereas Nifty50 index traded flat below 17,550 levels

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Indian markets were flat in today's(6 April 2023) trade, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. While the Nifty50 index traded flat below 17,550 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 100 points to trade around 59,574 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices skid up to 0.2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 59,281 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(5 April 2023) trade, despite mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 59,281 levels. Broader markets, however, were mixed as Nifty Smallcap 100 index outperformed Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to reclaim 59,000-mark, whereas Nifty50 index surged over 30 points to trade above 17,350 levels

Monday, April 3, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets edged higher in today's( 3 April 2023) trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Twins, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Steel, among others. Frontline indices the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 100 points to reclaim the 59,000 mark, whereas the Nifty50 index surged over 30 points to trade above 17,350 levels. Broader markets, too, were upbeat in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices rose up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 200 points to trade around 57,823 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000-mark

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Benchmark indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim the 17,000 mark, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 200 points to trade around 57,823 levels. The strength spread across broader markets as well, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surging up to 0.1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 57,838 levels whereas Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000 levels

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Opening Bell: In Indian markets improved global sentiments instilled strength in today's( 28 March 2023) trade. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to reclaim 17,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade around 57,838 levels. Bullish sentiment was visible across broader markets as well, as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices advanced up to 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 100 points to trade around 58,054 levels whereas Nifty50 traded flat above 17,050 levels

Friday, March 24, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in today's ( 24 March 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 100 points to trade around 58,054 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed as Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained marginally higher than Nifty Midcap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 57,911 levels while Nifty50 lowered over 50 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's (23 March 2023) trade. Global sentiments turned weaker after the US Federal Reserve indicated another rate hike this year post a 25 basis point increase in the March meeting. Key indices Nifty50 lowered over 50 points to trade below 17,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 300 points to sell around 57,911 levels. Broader markets, too, inched lower in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices fell up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to trade around 58,078 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,100 levels

Friday, March 17, 2023
Indian markets were higher in today's( 17 March 2023) trade, amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points to trade around 58,078 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices surged up to 0.9 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 100 points to trade around 57,432 levels while Nifty50 hovered flat below 16,950 levels

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened lower in Thursday's trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 hovered flat below 16,950 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade around 57,432 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, climbed over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 500 points to trade around 58,409 levels while Nifty50 advanced over 150 points to trade above 17,150 levels

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian markets edged higher in today's(15 March 2023) trade to snap a four-day losing streak, after February inflation slowed to 6.4 percent. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 150 points to trade above 17,150 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 500 points to trade around 58,409 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher in the trade as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices gained up to 1 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovered around 58,258 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,200 levels

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened volatile in today's(14 March 2023) trade, amid grim global cues. Key indices Nifty50 was flat below 17,200 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 58,258 levels. Broader markets, too, were tepid in the trade as Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 indices slipped up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade around 59,462 levels while Nifty50 gained over 100 points to trade above 17,500 levels

Monday, March 13, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened higher in today's(13 march 2023) trading session, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 gained over 100 points to trade above 17,500 levels, and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade around 59,462 levels. Broader markets, however, were tepid as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered up to 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex tumbled over 700 points to trade around 59,081 levels while Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,400 levels

Friday, March 10, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian markets opened lower in today's(10 March 2023) trade, amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled over 700 points to trade around 59,081 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices lowered over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 7 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 542 points to close at 59,806 level, while Nifty50 ended at 17,590, dropping 165 points

Thursday, March 9, 2023
CLOSING BELL: Indian equity markets ended lower today(9 March 2023) as investors adjusted their positions amid the weekly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 542 points, or 0.9 percent, to close at 59,806 level, while the Nifty50 ended at 17,590, dropping 165 points or 0.93 percent. M&M (down 3 percent), RIL (down over 2 percent), Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Tech M, Bajaj Finance, TCS, Kotak Bank, ITC, Titan, and SBI were the top Sensex laggards. On the Nifty, Adani Enterprises (down 5 percent), SBI Life, Adani Ports, and Eicher Motors were the additional draggers. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 40-odd points to 60,306 while Nifty50 remained unchanged at 17,754

Thursday, March 9, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian key benchmark indices started today's (9 March 2023) session flat amid muted global cues and concerns of a more considerable rate hike by the US Fed next week. The BSE Sensex fell 40-odd points to 60,306, and the NSE Nifty50 remained unchanged at 17,754 Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, and Tata Motors led gains on the Sensex, rising up to 1.8 percent. At the same time, Hindalco and JSW Steel were the additional winners on the Nifty. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 250 points to trade around below 60,000-mark while Nifty50 fell over 50 points to trade below 17,650 levels

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets were weighed down by weak global cues in today's( 8 March 2023) trading session. Key indices Nifty50 fell over 50 points to trade below 17,650 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 250 points to trade around below the 60,000 mark. Broader markets, too, were under the bearish spell as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices declined up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent.

NSE and BSE will be shut on March 7 for Holi

Tuesday, March 7, 2023
On account of the Holi Festival, officially, Both the exchanges NSE and BSE will be shut on March 7. There was uncertainty about the holiday as to how India marks the festival, with some parts of the country celebrating it on March 7, while the rest do it on March 8. Recently, Anmi (Association of National Exchanges Members of India), a leading stock brokers association, has requested the government, Sebi, and exchanges to change the holiday date to March 8. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 550 points to claim day's high of 60,390 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to hit day's high of 17,765 levels

Monday, March 6, 2023
Indian markets extended gains in today's( 6 March 023) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like HDFC Twins, Asian Paints, and Tata Consultancy Services. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to hit the day's high of 17,765 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced through 550 points to claim the day's high of 60,390 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 500 points to trade around 59,454 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels

Friday, March 3, 2023
Strong global mood propelled Indian markets higher in today's( trade), led by gains across index-heavyweights like SBI, Reliance Industries, NTPC, HCL Technologies, and Bharti Airtel, among others. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,450 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 500 points to trade around 59,454 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced 300 points to trade around 59,258 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,350 levels

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets edged higher in today's( 1 March 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 300 points to trade around 59,258 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat around 59,246 levels while Nifty50 flat below 17,400 levels

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's ( 28 February 2023) trading session, amid firm global cues. Key indices Nifty50 were flat below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex traded flat around 59,246 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices gained up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade around 59,151 levels while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,400 levels

Monday, February 27, 2023
Indian markets edged lower in today's(27 February 2023) intra-day trading session, amid subdued global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,400 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade around 59,151 levels. Broader markets, too, inched lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 59,884 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels

Friday, February 24, 2023
Opening Bell: Strong global mood instilled strength in Indian markets today(24 February 2023). Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 59,884 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 3 percent. Barring Nifty Media and Nifty Energy indices, all sectors started to trade in positive territory. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Metal indices rose the most, up to 0.7 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 50 points to trade around 59,687 levels while Nifty50 started flat below 17,550 levels

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's(23 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. While the benchmark index Nifty50 started flat below 17,550 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 50 points to trade around 59,687. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed in the trade as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 60,358 levels while Nifty50 nosedived over 50 points to trade below 17,750 levels

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Opening Bell: Weak global mood propelled Indian markets to start lower in today's( 22 February 2023) trade. While the benchmark index Nifty50 nosedived over 50 points to trade below 17,750 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 300 points to trade around 60,358 levels. Broader markets, too, were subdued in trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slumped up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 50 points to trade around 60,769 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,850 levels

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher in today's ( 21 February 2023) trade, supported by gains across index heavyweights like Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra, among others. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 17,850 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 50 points to trade around 60,769 levels. Broader markets, too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices rose up to 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 61,254 levels while Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade near 18,000 levels

Monday, February 20, 2023
Indian equity markets wiped off early losses and inched higher in today's (21 February 2023) intra-day trade, amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade near 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade around 61,254 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed Nifty MidCap 100 index outperformed Nifty SmallCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 250 points to trade around 61,048 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,000 levels

Friday, February 17, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(17 February 2023) trade, as global sentiments turned negative on rate hike concerns. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 250 points to sell around 61,048 levels. Broader markets, too, fell in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, rose 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 350 points to trade around 61,660 level while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Indian equity markets edged higher in today's ( 16 February 2023) intra-day trade, amid strong global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 350 points to trade around 61,660 levels. Broader markets rose in tune as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 150 points to trade around 60,865 levels while the Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,900

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets started today's( 15 February 2023) trade on a weaker note, as hotter-than-expected US inflation data stoked rate hike concerns. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade 17,900 below, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 150 points to trade around 60,865 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(14 February 2023) trade, amid improved global sentiment. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade around 60,676 levels. Broader markets, however, exhibited mixed trends as Nifty MidCap 100 index outperformed Nifty SmallCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 17 points to trade flat at 60,701 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,850 levels

Monday, February 13, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened flat in today's( 13 February 2023) trading session, ahead of the January inflation data. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,850 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 17 points to trade flat at 60,701 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 120 points to 60,545 and quickly turned flat while the Nifty50 slipped 26 points to 17,846

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Indian Equity benchmark indices held nominal losses in today's (9 February) early trade following hawkish commentary from Fed officials in the US. The BSE Sensex fell 120 points to 60,545 and quickly turned flat, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 26 points to 17,846. Bajaj Finance, L&T, TCS, Infosys, Asian Paints, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Hindalco, and Tata Steel led gains across the two frontline indices. On the flip side, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, Maruti, Tech M, Tata Motors, M&M, Airtel, and Ultratech Cement dipped. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex flat at 60,508 levels while the Nifty50 traded flat above 17,750 levels

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat in today's(7 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 traded flat above 17,750 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was flat at 60,508 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices gained up to 0.1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined over 150 points to trade around 60,676 levels while the Nifty50 cdropped over 50 points to trade below 17,800 levels

Monday, February 6, 2023
Benchmark indices Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,800 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 150 points to trade around 60,676 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.3 percent. The volatility gauge, India VIX, on the other hand, jumped over 3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points to reclaim 60,000 level while the Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels

Friday, February 3, 2023
Opening Bell: A pullback rally saw Indian markets open higher in today's( 3 February 2023) trade, amid mixed global cues. Benchmark indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,700 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points to reclaim 60,000 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 59,700 level, down 6 points while the Nifty50 at 17,590

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Indian benchmark indices were volatile today(2 February 2023), after falling nearly 1 percent in opening deals, as news flow around Adani group weighed on the sentiment, while positive reaction to the Union Budget capped losses. The S&P BSE Sensex was quoting at 59,700 level, down 6 points, while the Nifty50 was at 17,590. UPL, Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, HDFC Life, Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finance, ONGC, and HDFC were off lows, and are now down up to 5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 400 points to quote at 59,986 while the Nifty50 was hovering above the 17,800-mark

Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Indian equity markets were holding their gains ahead of the Union Budget presentation at 11 AM today(1 February 2023). The S&P BSE Sensex was up over 400 points, or 0.7 percent, to quote at 59,986. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was hovering above the 17,800 mark. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2023 in Parliament today, the last full Budget of the Modi government in its second term. This year's Budget holds much significance as the country is scheduled to have the next Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 100 odd points to eventually turn flat at 59,488 while the Nifty50 was around the 17, 630 mark

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian frontline indices started today's( 31 January 2023) trade on a flat note as investors looked forward to the pre-budget Economic Survey for 2023-24, which will be tabled in the Parliament later today. The BSE Sensex rose 100 odd points to eventually turn flat at 59,488, while the NSE Nifty index was around the 17, 630 mark. The survey is likely to peg the domestic GDP growth at 6-6.8 percent for 2023-24, according to a Reuters report. It could see growth at 6.5 percent for 2023-24 under the baseline scenario, which would be the slowest in three years. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 590 points to quote at 58,741 level while the Nifty50 dropped 149 points to 17,455 levels

Monday, January 30, 2023
Opening Bell: The Indian benchmark indices started the week on a tepid note today(30 January 2023) as clouds over Adani group, amid its clash with US-based Hindenburg Research, weighed on sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 590 points to quote at 58,741 level, while the Nifty50 dropped 149 points to 17,455 levels. Both indices were down 0.99 percent. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, L&T, HUL, HDFC, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, RIL, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Hindalco, SBI Life, Apollo Hospitals, and Bharti Airtel were the top laggards on the Nifty50 index as they fell in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices declined up to 0.34 percent. Meanwhile, among sectors, the Nifty Metal index was the top NSE gainer, up 1 percent; while the Nifty Oil and Gas index was the top NSE loser, down 4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex declined 600 points to the day's low of 59,543 while the Nifty50 slipped below 17,800 level, down 130 points

Friday, January 27, 2023
Indian equity markets extended weakness today(27 January 2023), after over a percent decline on Wednesday. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 600 points to the day's low of 59,543 in early deals dragged by Reliance, HDFC twins, and ICICI Bank. The NSE Nifty50 slipped below the 17,800 level, down 130 points. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices lost 0.6 percent and 0.9 percent in the broader markets, respectively. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 60,825 levels down 153 points while the Nifty50 at 18,073, down 46 points

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Opening Bell: Indian frontline indices started lower today(25 January 2023) as investors gear up for the monthly F&O expiry later today. The S&P BSE Sensex was hovering around 60,825 levels in early deals, down 153 points or 0.25 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, was at 18,073, down 46 points or 0.25 percent. Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Cipla, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, and M&M were the top 50-pack gainers, while Adani Enterprises, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Tech M remained top laggards. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to quote at 61,251 levels while the Nifty50 topped the 18,200-mark, rising 80 points

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Indian equities started higher today(24 January 2023) as firm global sentiment swept the domestic markets. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points, or 0.5 percent, to quote at 61,251 levels in early deals. The Nifty50, meanwhile, topped the 18,200 mark, rising 80 points or 0.5 percent. Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Tech M, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finserv were the large-caps that lifted the frontline indices in early deals, even as Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, HUL, Nestle India, and Sun Pharma tried to limit gains. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices surged up to 0.2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 250 points to trade around 60,871 levels while the Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Monday, January 23, 2023
Opening Bell: Strong global mood, positive early Q3 results, and softening crude oil prices propelled Indian equity markets to start higher in today's( 23 January 2023) trade. Key indices Nifty50 advanced over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 250 points to trade around 60,871 levels. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped 90 points to trade around 60,767 levels while the Nifty50 was flat below 18,100 levels

Friday, January 20, 2023
Indian equity markets were flat in today's(20 January 2023) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 was flat below 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 90 points to trade around 60,767 levels. Broader markets, too, were tepid in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices lowered up to 0.05 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex extended fall to tumble 250 points to quote at 60,800 while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,100

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Opening bell: Indian equity markets began today's( 19 January 2023) trade on a weaker note as global markets remained on the back foot. After starting over 100 points lower, the S&P BSE Sensex extended its fall to tumble 250 points to quote at 60,800. The Nifty50, meanwhile, slipped below the 18,100 level dragged by Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, Kotak Bank, Titan Company, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, Adani Ports, and Eicher Motors. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,708 levels up 52 points, while the Nifty50 at 18,076 levels

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Opening bell: Indian benchmark indices started to trade on a flat-to-positive note today(18 January 2023) amid steady global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was quoting at 60,708 levels in early deals, up 52 points or 0.09 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was at 18,076 levels. SBI Life, Hindalco, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, UPL, Grasim, and ONGC were the top large-cap gainers, rising in the range of 0.6 percent to 1.7 percent. HDFC Life, M&M, Cipla, Tata Motors, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, meanwhile, were the top laggards, down up to 0.7 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 400 points, to quote at 60,500 levels, while the Nifty50stayed reclaimed the 18,000-mark

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Indian equity indices, which began today's(17 January 2023) trade on a muted note, moved quickly higher. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 400 points, after a flat start, to quote at 60,500 levels in mid-morning deals, while the Nifty50 stayed reclaimed the 18,000 mark. HUL, HCL Tech, L&T Reliance Industries, Tech M, and NTPC were the notable gainers on the 30-pack index as they gained between 0.3 percent and 2 percent. On the contrary, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Titan, M&M, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank fell up to 0.85 percent, capping the upside. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted near 60,380 levels, up 120 points , while the Nifty50 slipped below the 18,000-mark and was at 17,965

Monday, January 16, 2023
Indian equity markets started higher today(16 January 2023), lifted by HDFC Bank, Bajaj twins, IndusInd Bank, Ultratech Cement, Kotak Bank, Infosys, and HCL Tech. On the downside, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Motors, M&M, Power Grid, and Nestle weighed on the bourses. The S&P BSE Sensex, which advanced 295 points in early deals, was off highs and quoted near 60,380 levels, up 120 points or 0.2 percent. The Nifty50, too, slipped below the 18,000 mark and was at 17,965. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex hovering around 59,637 levels, down 321 points, while the Nifty50 below 17,800 levels

Friday, January 13, 2023
Indian Equity markets, which started weak today(13 January 2023) as sentiment across Asia remained unenthusiastic this morning, extended fall within minutes. The S&P BSE Sensex opened 100 points lower but is hovering around 59,637 levels, down 321 points or 0.5 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was below 17,800 levels. The benchmarks were bogged down by HCL Tech shares which fell 2 percent. It reported a net profit of Rs 4,096 crore for Q3FY23, an increase of 18.8 percent year-on-year. However, the company brought down its higher end-of-revenue guidance for the 2023 fiscal year. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gains 134 points, trsding at 60,239, while the Nifty50 atop 17,900 levels

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Opening bell: Indian benchmark indices started in the green today (12 January 2023) amid supportive global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading with a gain of 134 points, or 0.2 percent, at 60,239 in early deals, while the Nifty50 was atop 17,900 levels. HCL Tech, Titan Company, Wipro, Nestle India, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, and Tech Mahindra led the Sensex gainers, rising between 0.5 percent and 1.7 percent. On the flip side, Asian Paints, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and SBI fell the most, down to 1.2 percent. The BSE MidCap and Smallcap indices increased to 0.2 percent in the broader markets. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 60,000 levels, while the Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,900 levels

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Opening bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(11 January 2023) trade amid tepid foreign flows and rising oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,900 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 60,000 levels. Broader markets, also, were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 60,484 levels down 263 points, while the Nifty50 hovering around 18,028, down 71 points

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Opening bell: Equity markets in India began on shaky ground today(10 January 2023) as stock-specific action, amid December quarter results, and mixed global trends swayed sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 60,484 levels in early deals, down 263 points, while the Nifty50 was hovering around 18,028, down 71 points. Both benchmarks were trading 0.4 percent lower. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were flat with negative bias. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 600 points to trade at 60,542 levels, while the Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Monday, January 9, 2023
Indian markets extended gains in today's(9 January 2023) intra-day trade amid a solid global mood. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 100 points to trade above 18,000 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 600 points to trade at 60,542 levels. Broader markets, too, edged higher in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices increased up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to hit day's high of 60,537 levels, while the Nifty50 gained over 30 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Friday, January 6, 2023
Indian markets reversed early losses and edged higher in today's(6 January 2023) intra-day trade, supported by gains in index heavyweights like Reliance Industries, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, among many others. While the benchmark index Nifty50 gained over 30 points to trade above 18,000 levels, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to hit the day's high of 60,537. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down over 60 points at 60,590 levels, while the Nifty50 was up 5 points at 18,048 level

Thursday, January 5, 2023
Indian benchmark indices, which started with decent gains on Thursday, turned volatile as financial and IT stocks weighed while FMCG stocks lent support. The S&P BSE Sensex was down over 60 points at 60,590 levels after hitting an intra-day high of 60,877. The Nifty50 index, meanwhile, was up 5 points at the 18,048 level. Bajaj Finance was the top laggard on the Sensex index, down over 8 percent, after the consumer finance reported that assets under management (AUM) grew by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY), lower than market expectations, to Rs 2.30 trillion as of December 31, 2022. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 61,100, down 194 points, while the Nifty50 dipped 55 points to trade at 18,177

Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Indian equities started flat, but turned sharply lower, in today's ( 4 January 2023) early deals as investors await the minutes of the US Fed's latest policy meeting due later today. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 61,100, down 194 points or 0.32 percent, while the Nifty50 dipped 55 points, or 0.3 percent, to trade at 18,177. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell up to 0.5 percent. Sector-wise, all but the pharma index was down in the dump. The Nifty Metal and Realty indices lost over 1 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was at 61,177, up 9 points, while the Nifty50 tested 18,200 level

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Indian benchmark indices erased early losses and were flat in today's(3 January 2023) intra-day deals. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 61,177, up 9 points, while the Nifty50 tested the 18,200 level. HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Cipla, Tata Motors, Divis Labs, and SBI were the top Nifty50 gainers as they rose up to 3 percent. On the flip side, ONGC, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, ITC, and Bharti Airtel, which fell from 0.4 percent to 1 percent, weighed on the index. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 100 points at 60,982 levels, while the Nifty50 was near 18,150, up 42 points

Monday, January 2, 2023
Indian benchmark indices, which started on a quiet note today(02 January 2023) amid thin global trade, were volatile in the trade as selling in financial services, IT, FMCG, and pharma stocks weighed, while metal stocks lent support. The S&P BSE Sensex was up over 100 points at 60,982 levels, while the Nifty50 was near 18,150, up 42 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and Smallcap indices gained 0.07 percent and 0.12 percent, respectively. The volatility index, India VIX, advanced nearly 4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 150 points to trade at 61,292 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,200 levels

Friday, December 30, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(30 December 2022) trade amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,200 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex rose over 150 points to trade at 61,292 levels. Broader markets, too, inched higher as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices advanced up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 300 points to trade at 60,608 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's(29 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 300 points to trade at 60,608 levels. Broader markets, too, lost in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, climbed over 1 percent. Sector-wise barring the Nifty Pharma index, which held marginal gains in a weak market, all sectors plunged into the sea of red. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: BSE benchmark hit a high of 60,834 – up 1,080 points from the day’s low and the Nifty50 rallied 310 points in intra-day trades, and settled with a gain of 208 points, reclaiming the 18,000-mark

Monday, December 26, 2022
After four days of decline, the key benchmark indices bounced back in trade today led by financial and energy shares. The S&P BSE Sensex dipped to a low of 59,754 in opening deals, but soon rebounded and marched higher for most of the trading session. The BSE benchmark hit a high of 60,834 – up 1,080 points from the day’s low. Despite trimming some gains towards the fag end of the day, the Sensex finished 721 points higher at 60,566. In the process, the Sensex snapped its four-day losing streak, wherein the BSE benchmark had shed 1,961 points. The NSE Nifty 50 rallied 310 points in intra-day trades and eventually settled with a gain of 208 points, thus reclaiming the 18,000 mark. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 60,497 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Friday, December 23, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower today(23 December 2022) amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 60,497 levels. Broader markets, too, followed the trend as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up 150 points at 61,200 and the Nifty50 index was below 18,250

Thursday, December 22, 2022
Bulls and bears were fighting on Dalal Street today (22 December 2022) as fears of a global slowdown amid Covid-19 fears in China and likely recession in the US and Europe weighed on cyclical sectors. Defensives like pharma and IT, however, lent support. sector-wise Autos, financials, metals, and realty stocks led the losses with nearly 1 percent cut each on their respective sectoral indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 150 points at 61,200, while the Nifty50 index was below 18,250. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade at 61,929 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,450 levels

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened higher in today's(21 December 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,450 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 200 points to trade at 61,929 levels. Broader markets also climbed up in trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices rose up to 0.5 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,502 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's( 20 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,502 levels. Broader markets, also, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices fell up to 0.2 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. sector wise all sectors were in red, with Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank indices declining the most, up to 0.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade at 61,592 levels and the Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,300 level

Monday, December 19, 2022
Indian markets inched higher in today's( 19 December 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Twins, Maruti Suzuki, and Bharti Airtel. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,300 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 250 points to trade at 61,592 levels. Broader markets were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. Sectorwise, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty IT, and Nifty Pharma indices were muted in trade. However, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media indices gained up to 0.8 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,480 levels and the Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels

Friday, December 16, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower in today's (16 December 2022) trade amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,350 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 300 points to trade at 61,480 levels. Broader markets, too, followed the Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices and fell up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, shot over 1 percent. Sectorwise all sectors were in the sea of red, with the Nifty IT index declining over 1 percent in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Reliance Industries gained over 1 percent after the conglomerate's retail arm launched the FMCG brand 'Independence' in Gujarat. In addition, shares of Asian Paints declined over 1 percent after prices of Brent Crude climbed to $82 per barrel.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 50 points to 62,364, and the Niftyslipped 11 points to 18,550

Thursday, December 8, 2022
Opening bell: Indian equity markets opened nearly flat with a fractional downtick today(8 December 2022), tracking mixed global cues. The BSE Sensex fell 50 points to 62,364, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 11 points to 18,550. Kotak Bank, Power Grid, Bharti Airtel, and TCS were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 1 percent, while SBI Life and HDFC Life were the additional top losers on the Nifty. On the downside, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, L&T, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, Tata Steel, Eicher Motors, and Adani Ports were the leading gainers across the two indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 30 points to 62,592, and the Nifty slipped 12 points to 18,630

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Opening bell: Equity markets in India opened nearly unchanged today (7 December 2022) as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. The BSE Sensex fell 30 points to 62,592, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 12 points to 18,630. HCL Tech, Wipro, NTPC, TCS, Tech M, and Kotak Bank were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 0.7 percent, while ONGC was the top Nifty loser. On the downside, Asian Paints, L&T, ICICI Bank, SBI, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, Cipla, and BPCL were the top gainers across the two indices. The broader markets, meanwhile, outweighed the frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices rose up to 0.2 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 62,542, and the Nifty slipped 80 points to 18,619

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Indian frontline indices held early losses today(6 December 2022) after global stocks declined as a hotter-than-expected US services activity raised bets for continued rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The BSE Sensex fell 300 points to 62,542, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 80 points to 18,619. The broader markets, too, opened weakly. The BSE MidCap was down 0.16 percent, and the SmallCap index was flat. Sectorwise, Nifty IT slipped the most with a loss of 0.9 percent, followed by the metal index, while the PSB pocket was the sole winner, up 0.8 percent. Among stocks, IRB Infrastructure Developers rose over 3 percent after its yearly toll collections came 39 percent higher at Rs 366 crore.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,643, and the Nifty slipped 60 points to 18,630

Monday, December 5, 2022
The Indian equities traded with nominal losses today( 5 December 2022), underperforming other Asian markets that gained on hopes of ease in China's Covid-19 restrictions. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,643, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 60 points to 18,630. HDFC, HUL, Asian Paints, Nestle, Power Grid, M&M, and TCS were the top laggards on the Sensex, down up to 1 percent, while SBI Life and Hero Moto were the additional Nifty losers. On the downside, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and UPL were the top outperformers across the two frontline indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 200 points to 62,934, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 95 points to 18,716

Friday, December 2, 2022
The Indian equities held losses in today's(December 2022) trade following a weak open in line with falling global markets. The BSE Sensex fell 200 points to 62,934, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 95 points to 18,716. Maruti, Ultratech Cement, HDFC, Power Grid, TCS, ICICI Bank, and HUL led losses on the Sensex, down up to 1.6 percent, while Eicher Motors and Divi's Labs were the top additional drags on the Nifty, up to 2 percent lower. On the flip side, IndusInd Bank, RIL, ONGC, Hindalco, BPCL, Tata Steel, and Dr. Reddy were the handful of gainers across the two benchmark indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 350 points to 63,500, and the Nifty gained nearly 100 points to 18,850

Thursday, December 1, 2022
Opening bell: Positive start was observed in Dalal Street today(1 December 2022) led by upbeat global market sentiment following US Fed Chair Powell's remarks that the central bank could begin undertaking smaller rate hikes from December. The BSE Sensex rose over 350 points to 63,500, and the NSE Nifty50 gained nearly 100 points to 18,850. The IT pack led gains on the Sensex with Tech M, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech, and TCS rising 1-2 percent. On the downside, Asian Paints, HUL, Maruti, and M&M were the handful of losers, down up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex added 26 points to quote at 62,708 levels and Nifty started around 18,640 levels, up 22 points

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Opening bell: Today(30 November 2022) Indian equity markets sow a muted start led by a quiet global mood. The S&P BSE Sensex added 26 points to quote at 62,708 levels in early deals, while the Nifty50 index started around 18,640 levels, up 22 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained 0.32 percent, and 0.4 percent, respectively. sector-wise, all but the Nifty IT was in green. While the index slipped 0.12 percent, the Nifty Metal index rose 0.7 percent, followed by the Nifty Bank, Auto, Financial Services, and Pharma indices, all up 0.4 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 200 points to its new high for a fourth day at 62,724 and Nifty gained 70 points to 18,631, its fresh high for a second session

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Extending early gains, the BSE Sensex rose over 200 points to its new high for the fourth day at 62,724, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 70 points to 18,631, its fresh high for a second session. Titan, ITC, M&M, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and Dr Reddy's were the top winners on the Sensex, up to 1 percent higher, while Hindalco, Britannia, and Cipla were the top Nifty gainers. On the downside, Maruti, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, L&T, Wipro, and Reliance were the leading losers across the two benchmarks. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 130 points to 62,161 and Nifty slipped 30 points to 18,480

Monday, November 28, 2022
Opening bell: The key benchmark indices turned flat after a lower start today (28 November 2022) as select heavyweights lent support. The BSE Sensex fell 130 points to 62,161 and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 30 points to 18,480. HDFC twins, TCS, IndusInd Bank, Titan, and Infosys were the top laggards on the Sensex, while M&M, Wipro, Maruti, and Reliance were the leading outperformers, rising up to 1 percent. On the Nifty, Hero Moto, BPCL, Bajaj Auto, and SBI Life were the top winners, up to 3 percent higher, while Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Apollo Hospitals slipped up to 2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose over 100 points to trade at 61,647 levels and Nifty climbed over 40 points to trade above 18,300 levels

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets inched higher today (24 November 2022) after dovish US FOMC minutes cheered global stocks. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 40 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the S&P 500 rose over 100 points to trade at 61,647 levels. Broader markets, too, followed a similar trend as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 surged up to 0.4 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, declined over 4 percent. All sectors started to trade on a positive note with Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank indices leading the charge. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade at 61,519 levels and Nifty climbed over 20 points to trade above 18,250 levels

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Indian equity markets traded higher in today's ( 23 November 2022) intra-day trade amid strong global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 20 points to trade above 18,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 100 points to trade at 61,519 levels. A similar resilience was seen across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 gained up to 0.3 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped in red. Sectorwise, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Media indices gained the most, up to 1 percent. Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, and Nifty Metal indices, however, were subdued. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 61,190 levels and Niftyclimbed over 10 points to trade flat above 18,150 levels

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened volatile in today's(22 November 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 10 points to trade flat above 18,150 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 61,190 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices surged up to 0.2 percent. Sector-wise, Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Realty indices slipped the most -- up to 0.5 percent. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Auto indices, however, gained up to 0.9 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 450 points to trade at 61,209 levels and Nifty declined over 100 points to trade below 18,200 levels

Monday, November 21, 2022
Indian equity markets were lower in today's (21 November 2022) intra-day trade, weighed down by index heavyweights like ITC, Reliance Industries, HDFC Twins, TCS, and Tech Mahindra. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 18,200 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 450 points to trade at 61,209 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were volatile as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. The volatility gauge, India VIX, on the other hand, climbed over 4 percent. Sector-wise all sectors plunged into negative territory with Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma, Nifty IT, and Nifty FMCG indices dropping up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped over 150 points to hit day's low of 61,587 levels and Nifty declined over 40 points to trade below 18,300 levels

Friday, November 18, 2022
Indian equity markets erased early gains and turned volatile in today's(18 November 2022) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues and softened crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 18,300 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex slipped over 150 points to hit the day's low of 61,587 levels. Broader markets, too, joined the weak market mood as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.1 percent. The volatility index, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 2 percent. sector-wise all sectors shifted between gains and losses. While Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, and Nifty Bank indices gained up to 1 percent in trade; Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT indices dropped up to 0.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 100 points to trade at 61,858 levels and Nifty slipped over 40 points to trade below 18,400 levels

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's(17 November 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 slipped over 40 points to trade below 18,400 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex shed over 100 points to trade at 61,858 levels. Broader markets, too, lowered in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices declined up to 0.1 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. Sectorwise barring Nifty Pharma and Nifty FMCG indices, all sectors nosedived into negative territory. Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, and Nifty IT indices slipped the most - up to 0.5 percent in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 140 points to 61,730, and Nifty slipped 37 points to 18,366

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Equity markets in India opened lower today (16 November 2022) tracking losses in other Asian markets, which declined as reports of Russian missile striking Poland raised geo-political tensions. The BSE Sensex fell 140 points to 61,730, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 37 points to 18,366. The broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed frontline indices. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.22 percent higher. Sectorwise, Nifty Oil & Gas weakened the most, down 0.5 percent. FMCG, Financials also edged lower. While the Auto, PSB, and Consumer Durable indices gained. Among stocks, Bharat Electronics rose nearly 2 percent after the company signed 4 separate MoUs to supply defense equipment.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex down 150 points to 61,475, and the Nifty moved 30 points lower to 18,300

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Equity markets were volatile in today's(15 November 2022) trade despite positive moves across their global peers. The BSE Sensex was down 150 points to 61,475, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 30 points lower to 18,300. The broader markets were largely flat. The BSE MidCap was down 0.03 percent and the SmallCap index held similar gains. Sector-wise movements were also muted with the highest gains in the Nifty Auto index, which was up 0.5 percent. While FMCG and Realty, indices were the sole losers with downward of 0.6 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 47 points to 61,748, while Nifty unchanged at 18,344

Monday, November 14, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian Equity markets opened flat today(14 November 2022) as investors await retail and wholesale inflation readings for October. The BSE Sensex fell 47 points to 61,748, while the NSE Nifty was nearly unchanged at 18,344. Among the 30-Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, M&M, Kotak Bank, and IndusInd Bank opened with the most gains (up to 2 percent higher ). While Hindalco, Apollo Hospitals, and JSW Steel were the additional frontrunners on the Nifty index. Dr. Reddy's, SBI, Divis's Labs, Sun Pharma, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki were the top drags across the two frontline indices, up to x percent lower. In the broader market, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices held fractional cuts, down up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 surged over 250 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the Sensex advanced over 1,000 points to hit 52-week high of 61,685 levels

Friday, November 11, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets were driven higher by bulls in today's(11 November 2022) trade amid strong global cues coupled with a weaker dollar. Key indices Nifty50 surged over 250 points to trade above 18,300 levels and the S&P Sensex advanced over 1,000 points to hit a 52-week high of 61,685 levels. Broader markets, too, cheered in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 4 percent. All sectors swam in a sea of green, with the Nifty IT index leading at the forefront, up over 3 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Zomato surged over 7 percent after the company's net loss narrowed to Rs 251 crore in Q2FY23. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,100 levels, whereas the Sensex tumbled over 400 points to trade below 61,000 levels

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets were weighed down by Bears in today's( 10 November 2022) trade amid weak global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 18,100 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex tumbled over 400 points to trade below 61,000 levels. Broader markets, too, slipped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.7 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, gained over 1 percent. Barring the Nifty Pharma index, all sectors plunged into negative territory, with the Nifty Auto index declining the most, over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade above 61,350 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,250 levels

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(9 November 2022) trade amid strong global cues. Key indices like Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 150 points to trade above 61,350 levels. Broader markets, however, were mixed as Nifty SmallCap 100 index slipped marginally to underperform the Nifty MidCap 100 index. All sectors started to trade on a positive note, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Realty indices gaining up to 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of PB Fintech surged over 5 percent after the company saw losses narrow to Rs 186.64 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of BLS International soared over 5 percent after the company's net profit jumped 83.3 percent YoY to Rs 50.37 crore in Q2FY23.

Stock market holiday: Trading at BSE, NSE closed today

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Indian stock market is closed today(8 November 2022) on the account of Guru Nanak Jayanti, therefore, there will be no trading activity today. As per the information available on the official BSE website, trading on BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and NSE (National Stock Exchange) will remain closed for the entire session on Tuesday i.e. November 8, 2022. In the Commodity segment, trading at Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain closed in the first half whereas it will take place in the second half from 5 pm (evening session) on November 8, 2022. November 8, 2022, is the last trading holiday of this year on Dalal Street, being the sixteenth market holiday of this year. Meanwhile, trading on the stock exchanges BSE and NSE will resume on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, as per its usual timings.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 61,290 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 18,200 levels

Monday, November 7, 2022
Indian equity markets trimmed gains in today's(7 November 2022) intra-day trade, however, traded in the positive territory. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 18,200 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 61,290 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap indices gained up to 0.7 percent. Barring Nifty IT and Nifty Pharma indices, all sectors traded on a positive note. The nifty PSU Bank index gained the most, up over 5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of SBI gained over 5 percent after the lender's net profit rose 74 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 13,265 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Britannia Industries zoomed 10 percent to hit an all-time high of Rs 4,181.4 per share, after the company reported robust revenue growth in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to hit a low of 60,697 levels and Nifty50 declined over 10 points to trade below 18,050 levels

Friday, November 4, 2022
Indin equity markets wiped off early gains and inched lower in today's(4 November 20222) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 10 points to trade below 18,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to hit a low of 60,697 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, were volatile as Nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed Nifty MidCap 100 index. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. While the Nifty Metal index gained the most, over 1 percent; the Nifty IT index declined the most, over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade at 60,964 levels and Nifty50 declined over 18 points to trade above 18,000 levels

Thursday, November 3, 2022
Indin equity markets reversed opening losses and edged up in today's(3rd November 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index heavyweights like Bajaj Twins, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 18 points to trade above 18,000 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex gained over 50 points to trade at 60,964 levels. Broader markets, too, advanced in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.5 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, and Nifty FMCG indices were at the forefront as they surged up to 1 percent. Nifty IT, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Pharma indices, however, slipped up to 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 61,000 levels and Nifty50 declined over 20 points to trade flat below 18,140

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Key indices Nifty50 declined over 20 points to trade flat below 18,140 and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 100 points to trade below 61,000 levels. Broader markets, however, were fractionally higher as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.2 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media indices advancing over 1 percent each. Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank indices, however, slipped up to 0.4 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of LIC Housing Finance plunged 13 percent after the company reported a disappointing set of numbers in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Karnataka Bank soared over 17 percent after net profit grew 228 percent YoY (an all-time quarterly high) to Rs 411.5 crore in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to reclaim 61,058 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 18,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to reclaim 61,058 levels after a gap of nine months. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Barring the Nifty Metal index, all sectors swam in the sea of green, with Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Pharma indices rising up to 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Equitas SFB gained over 2 percent after the lender reported over two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 116 crore in Q2FY23. Besides, shares of Castrol India slipped over 1 percent after the company reported flat growth in its PAT at Rs 187 crore in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,950 levels and the Sensex advanced over 600 points to hit a high of 60,606 levels

Monday, October 31, 2022
Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(31 October 2022) intra-day trade amid strong global cues and steady foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,950 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 600 points to hit a high of 60,606 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. Sectorally, Nifty IT and Nifty Auto indices were at the forefront as they rose over 1 percent each. Nifty Metal and Nifty PSU Bank, indices, however, slipped up to 0.3 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 300 points to hit a high of 60,071 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Friday, October 28, 2022
Indian equity markets edged higher in today's (28 October 2022) intra-day trade, supported by gains across index-heavyweights like Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Unilever, and Bajaj Twins. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 300 points to hit a high of 60,071 levels The broader markets, however, were subdued in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. All sectors shifted between gains and losses. Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG indices led the charge as they surged up to 1 percent. Nifty Metal index, however, was the worst sectoral performer as it declined over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,750 levels and the Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,891 level

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(27 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,750 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,891 levels. The broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 rose over 0.3 percent each. All sectors were in a sea of green as the Nifty Metal index led the charge, rising over 1 percent in trade. Among individual stocks, shares of Dabur gained over 2 percent after the FMCG major plans to invest Rs 325.87 crore in its Indore plant in Madhya Pradesh. In addition, shares of Gland Pharma tumbled over 7 percent after the company saw a 20.1 percent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 241.2 crore in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 59,875 levels and the Nifty50 traded flat below 17,750 levels

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened volatile today(25 October 2022) amid mixed global cues. Key indices Nifty50 traded flat below 17,750 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 40 points to trade at 59,875 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered by over 0.3 percent. All sectors started to trade on a volatile note. Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices, however, led the charge as they surged up to 0.4 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,549 levels while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels

Friday, October 21, 2022
Indian equity markets edged higher in today's( 21 October 2022) intra-day trade despite dim global cues. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 17,600 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex advanced over 300 points to trade at 59,549 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices climbed up to 0.4 percent. Barring Nifty IT, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Media indices, all sectors traded on a positive note. The nifty PSU Bank index gained the most, over 2 percent. Under individual stocks, shares of Axis Bank surged over 6 percent after the lender posted a 70 percent YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 5,329.7 crore in Q2FY23. Also, shares of Lakshmi Machine Works rose over 3 percent after consolidated net profit climbed 139.6 percent YoY to Rs 104.30 crore in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,450 levels and the Sensex lowered over 200 points to trade at 58,873 levels

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(20 October 2022) intra-day trade amid weak global cues and muted foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to trade below 17,450 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex lowered over 200 points to trade at 58,873 levels. A similar trend was seen across broader markets as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 slipped up to 0.8 percent. All sectors plunged into the sea of red as investors' risk appetite worsened. Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Consumer Durables indices declined the most - over 1 percent. In individual stocks, shares of Nestle India gained over 1 percent after the company posted 8.3 percent YoY growth in net profit to Rs 668 crore in Q3, above street estimates. In addition, profit-booking was seen in IndusInd Bank as shares dropped over 6 percent after the company clocked 57 percent YoY standalone net profit growth to Rs 1,805 crore in Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 250 points to trade at 59,212 levels

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Domestic equity markets edged higher in today's(19 October 2022) intra-day trade amid mixed global cues, falling crude prices, and strong domestic flows. Frontline indices Nifty50 climbed over 50 points to trade above 17,550 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 250 points to trade at 59,212 levels. The strength was spilled across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced up to 0.3 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, slipped over 1 percent. Sectorally, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Bank indices led the charge as they surged up to 0.4 percent. However, Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Metal indices declined in the range of 0.2-0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Bharat Electronics gained over 1 percent after the company inked a pact with defense PSU Munitions India. Besides that, profit-booking was seen in L&T Technology Services after shares declined over 2 percent post-upbeat Q2FY23 performance.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 climbed over 200 points to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to trade at 59, 127 levels

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were trading higher today(18 October 2022) amid strong global cues and falling crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 200 points to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 700 points to trade at 59, 127 levels. Broader markets, too, jumped in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced 0.7 percent each. All sectors started to trade on a firm note. Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, and Nifty IT indices gained the most - up to 2 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Zee Entertainment surged over 4 percent after Invesco Developing Markets Fund sold a 10.14 percent stake via a block deal. In addition, shares of Adani Transmission gained over 2 percent after the company saw a 13 percent jump in the number of electricity units sold during Q2FY23.

MARKET UPDATE: Nifty50 lowered over 30 points to trade below 17,150 levels and the BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade at 57,811 levels

Monday, October 17, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat today( 17 October 2022) amid weak global cues and muted foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 lowered over 30 points to trade below 17,150 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 100 points to trade at 57,811 levels. Weakness ensued in the broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices dropped up to 0.2 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 4 percent. Barring Nifty Bank which started trade in the green zone, all other sectors nosedived in the sea of red. The Nifty Metal index declined the most, with over 1 percent in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex climbed over 1,000 points to trade at 58,267 levels, while Nifty50 surged over 300 points to trade above 17,300 levels

Friday, October 14, 2022
Opening Bell: Bulls took control of Indian markets as they opened higher today(14 October 2022) amid strong global cues and easing crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 surged over 300 points to trade above 17,300 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 1,000 points to trade at 58,267 levels. The strength spilled across broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 advanced over 1 percent each. All sectors were in positive territory with Nifty Bank and Nifty IT indices leading the front. Among individual stocks, shares of Infosys rose over 5 percent after the IT major reported a better-than-expected net profit of Rs 6,021 crore, up 11 percent YoY in Q2FY23. Besides, the shares of Mindtree gained over 2 percent after the company reported a 27 percent rise YoY in net profit to Rs 509 crore in Q2FY23, which was above street estimates.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 250 points to hit a low of 57,360 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 50 points to test 17,050 levels

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(13 October 2022) intra-day trade amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 50 points to test 17,050 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell over 250 points to hit a low of 57,360 levels. Broader markets, too, plunged in tandem as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 declined up to 0.5 percent. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 1 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note. The nifty Metal index gained the most, over 1 percent. Nifty Bank, and Nifty IT indices, meanwhile, declined up to 0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of HCL Technologies surged over 4 percent after the IT major raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 13.5-14.5 percent. Besides, shares of Wipro tumbled over 6 percent to hit a fresh 52-week low after the company's Q3FY23 revenue growth guidance was below street estimates.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex was up over 200 points to trade at 57,362 levels, while Nifty50 up over 50 points to trade above 17,050 levels

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged higher in today's(12 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues and falling crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 was up over 50 points to trade above 17,050 levels, whereas the S&P BSE Sensex was up over 200 points to trade at 57,362 levels. Broader markets, too, climbed in the trade as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.4 percent. Sector-wise, all sectors opened on a volatile note. Nifty FMCG, Nifty IT, and Nifty Realty indices gained marginally in trade - up to 0.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 150 points to trade at 57,853 levels and Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,250 levels

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Opening Bell: Volatility gripped domestic equity markets today(11 October 2022) amid weak global cues and subdued foreign flows. Frontline indices Nifty50 declined over 30 points to trade below 17,250 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell 150 points to trade at 57,853 levels The broader markets, however, steered southwards as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 climbed up to 0.2 percent. Sector-wises, all sectors swung between gains and losses, as Nifty IT, Nifty Media, and Nifty Pharma indices gained marginally in trade. Nifty Bank, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Auto indices, however, declined up to 0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell over 700 points to trade at 57,480 levels and Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Monday, October 10, 2022
Opening Bell: Today (10 October 2022) bears weighed domestic equity markets amid weak global cues, muted foreign flows, and higher crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex fell over 700 points to trade at 57,480 levels. The weakness spread to broader markets as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered by over 1 percent each. Volatility gauge, India VIX, meanwhile, climbed over 6 percent. All sectors nosedived into the negative territory on the back of somber risk appetite. Nifty Bank, Nifty Auto, and Nifty FMCG indices tumbled the most - over 1 percent each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Markets volatile; Sensex was flat trade at 58,223 levels and Nifty50 turned green to trade flat above 17,300 levels

Friday, October 7, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in today's (7 October 2022) intra-day trade, amid weak global cues and rising crude oil prices. Key indices Nifty50 turned green to trade flat above 17,300 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex was flat trade at 58,223 levels. Broader markets, too, swung between gains and losses in intra-day deals. The nifty SmallCap 100 index outperformed the benchmark, climbing over 0.2 percent. Barring Nifty Auto and Nifty IT indices, all sectors drowned in the sea of red. The nifty PSU Bank index was the worst hit in the trade as it declined over 1 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Titan rallied over 6 percent after the company said that the overall sales grew by 18 percent YoY in the Q2 business update. Besides, shares of Nykaa gained over 1 percent after the company entered into a strategic alliance with Dubai-based fashion conglomerate Apparel Group to expand in the Gulf region.

Closing bell: Sensex closed at 58,222, up 157 points while Niftyclosed at 17,332, up 58 points

Thursday, October 6, 2022
Closing bell: Indian equity markets were volatile in trade today (6 October 2022) as investors adjusted their positions amid the weekly F&O expiry. The S&P BSE Sensex oscillated within a narrow range of 405 points, before it closed at 58,222, up 157 points or 0.27 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, shut shop at 17,332, up 58 points or 0.33 percent. JSW Steel, Hindalco, Coal India, L&T, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Tata Consumer Products, Shree Cement, and Wipro were the top gainers, up between 1 percent and 5 percent. On the downside, Bharti Airtel, HUL, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Divis Labs, SBI Life, Britannia, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Finance were the top laggards, down up to 2.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 450 points to trade at 58,538 levels and Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,400 levels

Thursday, October 6, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher in today's(6 October 2022) trade amid mixed global cues and strong foreign flows. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 100 points to trade above 17,400 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex surged over 450 points to trade at 58,538 levels. The broader markets, too, traded on a firm note as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 rose up to 0.9 percent. All sectors were in Green. Nifty Media, Nifty Realty, Nifty IT, and Nifty Metal indices gained the most, in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. Read more

Closing bell: Choppy markets-Sensex settled at 56,789, down 638 points and Nifty50 closed 207 points lower at 16,887

Monday, October 3, 2022
Indian equity markets were choppy today(3rd October 2022) as the global mood remained sombre, and investors booked profit after Friday's 2-per cent rally. The S&P BSE Sensex gyrated within a band of 771 points, before settling at 56,789, down 638 points or 1.11 percent. The NSE Nifty50, too, closed 207 points, or 1.21 percent, lower at 16,887. The index hit a high of 17,114.65, and a low of 16,855.55 during the day. Adani Enterprises was the biggest Nifty dragger as it dropped 9 percent. This was followed by selling in Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Hindalco, Tata Consumer Products, HUL, Kotak Bank, ITC, HDFC Life, Britannia, SBI, and Tata Motors. All these stocks fell between 2 percent and 6 percent. On the upside, ONGC, Cipla, Coal India, Dr. Reddy's Labs, BPCL, Divis Labs, and Bharti Airtel helped trim losses. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex decreased over 250 points to trade at 57,168 levels while Nifty50 declined nearly 50 points to trade below 17,090 levels

Monday, October 3, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged lower in today's (3rd October 2022) trade as investors digested rate hikes along with sluggish foreign inflows and muted global cues. Key indices Nifty50 declined nearly 50 points to trade below 17,090 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex decreased over 250 points to trade at 57,168 levels. The subdued risk appetite sent broader markets into a tailspin too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 lowered over 2 percent each. All sectors started trading on a volatile note. Nifty Energy, Nifty Media, and Nifty Pharma indices traded with marginal gains, whereas, Nifty Bank, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices were bogged down. While NTPC, Ultratech Cement, Sun Pharma, and Reliance Industries, attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; M&M, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Bank, and Titan, weighed on the indices. Among individual stocks, shares of ONGC soared over 5 percent after the government hiked prices of natural gas by 40 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex shed over 200 points to trade at 56,200 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,800 levels

Friday, September 30, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets edged lower in today's(30 September 2022) trade ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) interest rate stance post their 3-day monetary policy committee meeting. Experts expect the central bank to raise interest rates up to 50 basis points. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 40 points to trade below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex shed over 200 points to trade at 56,200 levels. The broader markets, too, lost steam as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 dropped over 0.1 percent each. Reduced risk appetite coupled with rate hike fears brought volatility across sectoral pockets. Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma indices held up with marginal gains, whereas Nifty Realty, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Auto indices were beaten down in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 450 points to trade at 57,149 levels, while Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,000 levels

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets snapped the six-day losing streak in today's(29 September 2022) trade on the back of revived global sentiments. Key indices Nifty50 climbed over 150 points to trade above 17,000 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 450 points to trade at 57,149 levels. Broader markets, meanwhile, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices surged over 1 percent each. All sectors were in positive territory due to bullish sentiments. Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty PSU Bank advanced in the range of 1 percent to 2 percent. While Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, SBI, ITC, and Axis Bank, helped benchmark indices gain in trade; Asian Paints, Power Grid, TCS, and Nestle India, weighed on the indices.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex dropped over 500 points to trade at 56,579 levels, while Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 16,900 levels

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Opening Bell: Weak foreign flows, tepid global sentiments, and hopes of tighter monetary policy drove Indian equity markets lower today (28 September 2022) morning. Key indices Nifty50 declined over 100 points to trade below 16,900 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex dropped over 500 points to trade at 56,579 levels. The muted risk appetite among investors also kept broader markets in negative territory as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices slipped in the range of 0.6 to 0.7 percent. Likewise, all sectors started to trade in a bearish tone. Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Bank indices faced the biggest fall as they declined over 1 percent each. Read more

Closing bell:BSE Sensex stood at 57,107.5, down 38 points and Nifty50 settled at 17,007, down 9 points

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Closing bell: Equity markets in India closed lower for a 4-straight day today(27 September 2022) as global growth concerns remained on investors' minds. The S&P BSE Sensex swung between gains and losses during the day, traversing 754 points intra-day. At close, the index stood at 57,107.5, down 38 points or 0.07 percent. The Nifty50, meanwhile, hit a high of 17,176, and a low of 16,942 during the day. It, eventually, settled at 17,007, down 9 points or 0.05 percent. The broader markets, on the other hand, outperformed as the Nifty MidCap, and SmallCap indices gained up to 0.2 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex jumped over 350 points to trade at 57,535 levels, while Nifty50 climbed 100 points to trade above 17,100

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets started today's (27 November 2022) trade on a positive note as global recession fears receded. Key indices Nifty50 climbed 100 points to trade above 17,100 and the S&P BSE Sensex jumped over 350 points to trade at 57,535 levels. Similar strength was reflected in broader markets too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 surged up to 0.6 percent. All sectors opened with marginal gains. Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Auto indices climbed up to 1 percent in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 750 points to trade at 57,282 levels, while Nifty50 shed over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels

Monday, September 26, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower today(26 September 2022) as sentiments remain muted overseas. Key indices Nifty50 shed over 200 points to trade below 17,100 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 750 points to trade at 57,282 levels. Weakness was observed in broader markets, too, as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 indices dropped over 2 percent each. All sectors were in red with Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Realty indices bearing the brunt of the worst sell-off. While HUL, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Nestle India, and Ultratech Cement, attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; Power Grid, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, and Wipro contributed to the sharp cuts. Among individual stocks, shares of Goa Carbon gained over 2 percent in a weak market after the company planned to mull fundraise on Thursday, September 29.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 250 points to trade at 58,867 levels, while Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,600 levels

Friday, September 23, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower in today's (23 September 2022) trade amid weak global cues and rising rate scenarios. Key indices Nifty50 dropped over 50 points to trade below 17,600 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 250 points to trade at 58,867 levels. The subdued risk appetite was witnessed in broader markets too, as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap 100 indices slumped over 0.2 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note. While Nifty Media, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Metal indices opened with marginal gains; Nifty Bank, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Energy indices slipped the most - nearly 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 450 points to trade at 58,996 levels, while Nifty50 dropped 100 points to trade below 17,650 levels

Thursday, September 22, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian markets opened lower today(22 September 2022) after the US Federal Reserve's 75 basis point rate hike sent global markets into a tailspin. Key indices Nifty50 dropped 100 points to trade below 17,650 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 450 points to trade at 58,996 levels. Weakness ensued in the broader markets as well, as Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices slipped up to 0.1 percent. Barring Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media, which opened with marginal gains, most sectors nosedived in negative territory. Nifty IT and Nifty Bank indices declined the most - up to 1 percent. While ITC, HUL, and Nestle India attempted to trim losses for the benchmark indices; Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, and HDFC contributed to the sharp cuts.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex was flat at 59,707 levels, while Nifty50was flat below 17,800 levels

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Indian markets were flat on today's(21 September 2022) intra-day trade ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate outcome. Key indices Nifty50 were flat below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex was flat at 59,707 levels. Broader markets, however, outperformed benchmark indices as Nifty MidCap 100 and Nifty SmallCap 100 climbed up to 0.4 percent. All sectors traded on a volatile note as they swung between gains and losses. Nifty FMCG and Nifty Media indices climbed over 1 percent. On the other hand, Nifty Bank, Nifty Energy, and Nifty Realty indices were bogged down in trade. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 600 points to trade at 59,761 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 150 points to trade above 17,800 levels

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened higher today(20 September 2022) amid modest gains overseas. Key indices Nifty50 rose over 150 points to trade above 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 600 points to trade at 59,761 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged over 1 percent each. All sectors started in positive territory, as Nifty IT and Nifty Media indices led the charge - up over 1 percent. IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys, were the top contributors to benchmark indices. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex traded at 58,828 levels, while Nifty50 opened flat to trade above 17,500 levels

Monday, September 19, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened flat today ( 19 September 2022) amid weak global cues due to rate hike fears. Key indices Nifty50 opened flat to trade above 17,500 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex traded at 58,828 levels. Broader markets, too, edged lower in the trade as Nifty SmallCap 100 and Nifty MidCap100 declined up to 1 percent. Barring Nifty PSU Bank, all sectors nosedived in negative territory. Nifty Media, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty Realty indices dropped the most - up to 1 percent. While Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, and Axis Bank, helped trim losses for the benchmark indices; HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Dr. Reddy's, and Titan, contributed to the sharp cuts. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined over 400 points to trade at 59,533 levels, while Nifty50 opened over 100 points lower to trade below 17,800 levels

Friday, September 16, 2022
Opening Bell: Indian equity markets opened lower today(16 September 2022) amid weak global cues. Frontline indices Nifty50 opened over 100 points lower to trade below 17,800 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex declined over 400 points to trade at 59,533 levels. Low-risk appetite instilled weakness in broader markets too, as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 dropped up to 0.3 percent. Tech Mahindra, M&M, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki, Infosys, and TCS, contributed to the sharp cuts in benchmark indices. Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, and Asian Paints, however, helped trim losses. All sectors plunged in the sea of red - Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty IT indices slipped the most, over 1 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,632 levels, while Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 18,050 levels

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Opening Bell: Modest recovery in global markets spilled strength in Indian equity markets today (15 September 2022). Frontline indices Nifty50 rose over 50 points to trade above 18,050 levels and the S&P BSE Sensex climbed over 250 points to trade at 60,632 levels. Broader markets, too, reflected similar resilience as Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged up to 0.9 percent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, NTPC, M&M, HUL, ITC, and Maruti Suzuki were top contributors to the benchmark indices. Meanwhile, Tata Steel, Infosys, and IndusInd Bank weighed them down. Barring Nifty Media, all sectors started to trade on a positive note with marginal gains. Nifty Bank index hit an all-time high of 41,829. Read more

Major factors for today's market mayhem

Monday, August 29, 2022
US markets plunged sharply after Powell’s speech on Friday. The Nasdaq shed the most by falling nearly 4 percent. The futures of the frontline indices were also steeply lower in after-market hours. The same was true for Asian equities as Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Strait times indices tanked up to 2.9 percent on Monday. Fresh recession fears: The US Fed's chair not only maintained that the bank would continue with interest rate hikes but also triggered renewed fears of an impending recession in the US economy. That apart, spiraling gas prices spiral in Europe are further lending strength to fears of a recession in major Western economies. European gas prices hit a record high above €343 per megawatt hour ($100 per million British thermal units) on Friday, hinting at the stark threat to energy-intensive industries. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Markets are likely to open on a positive ground;SGX Nifty Futures quoted 16,115 levels, up around 50 points

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Indian markets are likely to open on a positive ground despite mixed global cues today(13 July 2022). As of 7:40 AM, SGX Nifty Futures quoted 16,115 levels, up 50-odd points on the Nifty50. today(13 July 2022), investors will closely monitor the US inflation data for June. Back home, HCL Technologies will be on investors' radar after the IT major saw a rise in net profit by 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 3,283 crore. Globally, the US markets closed lower on Tuesday on recession fears. While Dow Jones slipped 0.6 percent, both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite declined 0.9 percent each. However, major markets in Asia-Pacific traded higher on Wednesday morning. Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 0.3 percent each. Meanwhile, prices of crude oil tumbled below $100 per barrel on a stronger dollar and weak demand outlook. On Wednesday, Brent Crude hovered at $99 per barrel and WTI Crude was at $95 per barrel.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 54,084, down 311 points, while Nifty hovered around 16,108, down 108 points

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Indian benchmark indices started on a subdued note today (12 July 2022), following weakness in Asian markets. The 30-pack S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 54,084, down 311 points or 0.57 percent, in early deals while the Nifty50 hovered around 16,108, down 108 points or 0.67 percent. Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Dr. Reddy's Labs, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, and M&M were the major losers in the large-cap space, falling up to 2 percent in morning trade. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices fell 0.5 percent each. Individually, shares of Spandana Sphoorty fell 5 percent after the company's consolidated net profit dropped 42 percent to Rs 28.6 crore in the March quarter (Q4FY22) after one-time settlement fees and transition expenses.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex fell 300 points to 54,177, while Nifty slipped 82 points to 16,138

Monday, July 11, 2022
The Indian markets opened weak today(11 July 2022) tracking subdued global sentiment. To add to the pressure, IT giant TCS fell 3 percent as investors reacted to the company's soft Q1FY23 earnings. The BSE Sensex fell 300 points to 54,177, and the NSE Nifty50 slipped 82 points to 16,138. On the Sensex, all other IT companies also suffered losses with Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro, and Tech M falling 1-2 percent. Bharti Airtel was the top loser, dipping 4 percent after the Adani group announced its plan to participate in the 5G spectrum auction to create the group’s own private networks and support its businesses. Read more

IT stocks likely to remain under pressure amid global headwinds

Sunday, July 10, 2022
Information technology stocks are likely to remain under pressure in the near term amid headwinds emanating from the worsening economic situation in key global markets and financial market volatility, according to analysts. While the country's largest software exporter TCS reported a 5.2 percent rise in June quarter net profit on Friday, kicking off the latest earnings cycle, IT shares have been sliding, with the BSE Information Technology index tumbling nearly 24 percent so far this year. Cross-currency headwinds and large-scale talent churn resulting in higher wage hikes could also add to the challenges, especially in terms of the impact on operating margins, analysts opined. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 300 points to 54,527, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 90 points to 16,222

Friday, July 8, 2022
Indian equity markets started today's(8 July 2022) session firmly higher tracking strength in Asian and the US markets. The BSE Sensex rose 300 points to 54,527, and the NSE Nifty50 gained 90 points to 16,222. M&M, L&T, ICICI Bank, NTPC, Infosys, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, ITC, HCL Tech, and Tech M were the top winners on the Sensex. Coal India, Grasim, and Britannia were the additional top gainers on Nifty. On the downside, Asian Paints, Titan, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Dr Reddy's, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Hindalco, and ONGC were the top losers across the two benchmarks. The broader markets also opened in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.3 per cent higher. Sector-wise Nifty Bank, Auto, Financials led sectoral gains. Nifty metals were the sole laggard among sectors. Among stocks, Suven Pharmaceuticals rose 2.6 per cent. The company has received US FDA approval for Glycopyrrolate. Glycopyrrolate is used to treat peptic ulcers in adults.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 450 points to 54,200, and Nifty advanced 150 points to 16,140

Thursday, July 7, 2022
The Indian markets opened gap-up today(7 July 2022), tracking positive cues from overseas amid a sharp fall in crude and strongly extended their previous session's gains. The BSE Sensex rose 450 points to 54,200, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 150 points to 16,140. Titan, Asian Paints, M&M, Kotak Bank, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, and IndusInd Bank led the upmove on the Sensex, while Bharti Airtel was the sole index loser, down 0.5 percent. The broader markets also opened firmly higher. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices gained up to 0.8 percent.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 250 points to 53,400, and Nifty advanced 55 points to 15,865

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Indian equity markets opened with nominal gains today(6 July 2022) tracking subdued trade in other Asian markets. The BSE Sensex rose 250 points to 53,400, and the NSE Nifty50 advanced 55 points to 15,865. Asian Paints, L&T, Axis Bank, Bajaj twins, Kotak Bank, Maruti, Tech M, HUL, Ultratech Cement, and IndusInd Bank led gains on the Sensex, while Tata Steel, Nestle PowerGrid, NTPC, and ITC were the sole losers. The broader markets also opened in green. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up to 0.4 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged 600 points to 53,830 and Nifty was seen back above the 16,000-mark

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Indian key benchmark indices extended gains for the second straight day as investors bought beaten-down shares in hopes of a relief rally. The BSE Sensex surged 600 points to 53,830. The NSE Nifty was seen back above the 16,000-mark after almost a month. In the broader markets, the BSE Midcap gained 0.8 percent while the SmallCap index jumped 1.2 percent. The overall breadth too was pretty optimistic with nearly three advancing stocks for every declining share. Among stocks, Marksans Pharma surged over 11 percent after the company said it would consider a share buyback. MMTC also soared 7 percent. The company has completed the sale of Neelachal Ispat Nigam to Tata Steel Long.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to start trade on a flattish note

Monday, July 4, 2022
The Indian equity markets are likely to start trade today (4 July 2022) on a flattish note. As of 8:00 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 15,729 levels, indicating a cut of 23-odd points on the Nifty50. However, globally, the US markets closed in positive territory on Friday. Dow Jones advanced 1.05 percent, while the S&P 500 rose 1.06 percent, and NASDAQ Composite was up 0.9 percent. Asia-Pacific markets, too, imitated the positive cues from the US markets and edged higher on Monday morning. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.09 percent and South Korea's Kospi was up 0.2 percent. Back home, macro data and corporate earnings season will steer the markets this week. That apart, among individual stocks, HDFC and HDFC Bank will be in focus after both stock exchanges approved their proposed merger.

MARKET UPDATE: Indian equity markets are likely to open lower

Friday, July 1, 2022
The Indian equity markets are likely to open lower in trade today(1 July 2022) amid unfavourable global sentiments. As of 7:50 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted 15,722 levels, signaling a cut of 50-odd points on the Nifty50. The US markets continued to be under selling pressure yesterday. Fed's tough talks coupled with recession fears eroded investor sentiment and bogged down the S&P 500 to the path of the worst first half of the year since 1970. Both Dow Jones and the S&P 500 shed 0.8 percent each, whereas, NASDAQ Composite lost 1.3 percent. Read more

CLOSING BELL: Sensex fell 642 points from the day's high and ended at 54,289, down 38 points and Nifty closed at 16,215, down 51.5 points

Monday, May 23, 2022
Indian Equity markets turned sharply lower at the fag-end of the session, erasing gains and ending flat with a negative bias on Monday amid selling in index heavyweights like Tata Steel, HDFC twins, Reliance Industries, and ITC. The BSE Sensex index, which hit a high of 54,931 on the BSE, fell 642 points from the day's high and ended at 54,289, down 38 points or 0.07 percent. The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, closed at 16,215, down 51.5 points or 0.3 percent. The index hit a high of 16,415 earlier today. Read more

Markets and war: Will Sharp recovery follow a steep fall?

Monday, February 28, 2022
For the global equity markets, it was a very tough time over the past few weeks as they have battled several headwinds, including the recent geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine that has also triggered a sharp rise in commodity prices. Market experts say the market fall was a knee-jerk reaction to the Russia – Ukraine conflict and are likely to witness a choppy phase before discounting this development and staging a sharp rebound. Over time, equity markets have generally overreacted near the geopolitical risks. Read more

Volatility in market likely to continue next week; investors to be cautious

Saturday, January 22, 2022
The market in India snapped its four-week winning run as benchmark indices fell about three-and-a-half percent amid rising geopolitical tensions and fear of earlier-than-expected interest rate hikes. Foreign institutional investors turned bearish again, withdrawing money from equities and moving debt. Selling was seen across sectors with IT, pharma, and some banking names leading the loss chart. According to many analysts, this volatility in the market will likely continue for a while and advised the investors to be cautious. “Along with global disturbances, the uncertainties regarding the upcoming budget will likely keep the Indian market highly volatile in the coming days,'' said an expert. Global equity markets were also volatile on the back of expectations of faster interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve, rise in US bond yields, higher crude oil prices, and concerns over rising inflation. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex declined 383 points to 57,900 levels while the Nifty gave up 17,300-mark and was down 97 points

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The BSE Sensex declined 383 points, or 0.66 percent, to 57,900 levels in early deals, dragged by Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, and Kotak Bank in today's (14th Dec.2021) early deals in the background of WHO's grim statement on the 'Omicron' coronavirus variant, coupled with a downward revision of growth forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The NSE Nifty, on the other hand, gave up 17,300-mark and was down 97 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices dipped up to 0.5 percent. Among individual stocks, shares of Shriram Transport Finance dropped over 3 percent after the Group announced a restructuring plan. As part of the plan, the Shriram Group, Shriram Capital, and Shriram City Union Finance will merge with Shriram Transport Finance Company. Those of Greenlam, on the contrary, were up 6 percent as the company plans to invest Rs 950 crore in 2-3 years as part of its Capex plan. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex zoomed 326 points to quote at 59,113 levels while the Nifty rallied above 17,600-mark, up 100 points

Monday, December 13, 2021
On Dalal street Bulls reigned in early deals this Monday (13th December 2021), mainly due to firm global equities and bargain buying in metal and PSU bank stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex zoomed 326 points, or 0.52 percent, to quote at 59,113 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, rallied above the 17,600-mark, up 100 points. This was Nifty's highest level since November 21. Barring Bajaj Finance, all other Sensex stocks were trading with a bullish bias. Power Grid (up 3 percent), Axis Bank, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and Asian Paints were the outperforming stocks on the index. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.66 percent and 0.94 percent, respectively. Individually, shares of PB Fintech (Policybazaar) were down 2 percent as its anchor lock-in period ended today. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex opened 197 points lower at 58,610 levels while the Nifty at 17,480, down 36 points

Friday, December 10, 2021
Indian equities began on a quiet note today(10th December 2021) as investors await inflation data in India and the US. The S&P BSE Sensex opened 197 points, or 0.33 percent, lower at 58,610 levels. The Nifty50, meanwhile, was at 17,480, down 36 points. ITC, up 1.5 percent, extended Thursday's gains and was the top performer on the Sensex. Asian Paints, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Sun Pharma were also among the outperforming counters on the 30-pack index. On the downside, Titan, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Tech M, and Bajaj Finance, and RIL were limiting the upside. The broader MidCap and SmallCap indices on the BSE, on the contrary, gained 0.11 percent and 0.27 percent, respectively. Among the lot, Go Fashion was up 3.6 percent after SBI Mutual Fund acquired 1.5 million equity shares in the company via the bulk deal. Sectorally, pharma, and realty stocks were supporting the markets while financials and IT were capping the gains.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex jumped 224 points, at 58,874 levels while the Nifty added 60 points, to 17,530-mark

Thursday, December 9, 2021
Market bulls roared on Dalal Street for the third straight day today(9th December 2021) amid across-the-board buying. Besides, a firm global set-up amid encouraging news flow around the efficacy of Pfizer's vaccine against the Omicron variant boosted investor confidence. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 224 points, or 0.4 percent, at 58,874 levels in early deals. The Nifty50, too, added 60 points, or 0.4 percent, to 17,530-mark. BPCL, M&M, Ultratech cement, L&T, Infosys, RIL, and ICICI Bank were the outperforming large-caps on the 50-pack index. Read more

Has Markets over-reacted to Omicron Covid variant?

Monday, November 29, 2021
Global equity markets, including India, have seen a sharp sell-off over the past few sessions as the Omicron Covid variant reignited concerns of sporadic lockdowns and limit movement of goods and people across key economies. Analysts, however, believe that the markets have overreacted to the development, and a market falls from here on, if any, should be used to add to positions from a medium-to-long-term perspective. The omicron variant was labeled a ‘variant of concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO) last Friday that sent global equity markets into a tailspin. As a result, the BSE Sensex and Nifty tanked nearly 3 percent each in a broad-based sell-off. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,711, up 47 points while Nifty added 30 points to hold 17,550-mark

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Indian equities started higher today(24 Nov.2021), supported by firm global cues and buying in heavyweights such as Bharti Airtel, SBI, Axis Bank, and TCS. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex advanced 47 points, or 0.08 percent, to quote at 58,711 in opening deals. The NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, added 30 points to hold the 17,550-mark. Among key movers in early trades, Bharti Airtel's shares moved up by 0.5 percent after Moody's Investors Service revised the company's and its subsidiary Bharti Airtel Int'l (Netherlands) BV's rating outlook to positive from stable. In the broader markets, the BSE SmallCap index is outperforming both, large-cap and mid-cap, indices. The index is up over 1 percent. Sectorally, select IT and auto stocks, including Coforge, Infosys, Tech M, Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, and M&M, are trading with a negative bias. Meanwhile, the volatility index, India VIX, eased about 5 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex at 58,370, down just 95 points while Nifty reclaimed the 17,400-mark after the early morning debacle

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The benchmark indices staged a recovery after the early morning debacle as the bulls are trying to wrestle their way back on Dalal Street today (23rd Nov.2021). After the early morning debacle, where the BSE Sensex hit a low of 57,718, the 30-share index was at 58,370, down just 95 points on the BSE at 10:05 AM. The NSE Nifty, meanwhile, reclaimed the 17,400-mark, down only 6 points. All the sectoral indices recouped their losses and were trading higher on the NSE, barring the Nifty IT index (down 0.7 percent). The Nifty Metal pack was leading the recovery, up 2.5 percent, followed by the Nifty PSU Bank and Realty indices, up 1.7 percent each. Among individual stocks, Vedanta surged nearly 8 percent to a high of Rs 354 in early deals on the BSE on Tuesday after nearly 7 percent of the total equity of the metal company changed hands via multiple block deals. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex tumbled 495 points to hit a low of 59,125 while Nifty gave up 17,700-mark, down 87 points

Monday, November 22, 2021
Indian equity markets started the week on a negative note amid an across-the-board selloff. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex fell 259 points, or 0.43 percent, to quote at 59,377 levels in opening deals. The index extended its decline further and tumbled 495 points to hit a low of 59,125. The Nifty50, on the other hand, gave up 17,700-mark, down 87 points. Shares of RIL dropped 4 percent after the company, late on Friday, called off the deal with the global oil giant Saudi Aramco for a 20 percent stake acquisition by the Saudi firm in the oil to chemicals (O2C) business of the former company. On the upside, Bharti Airtel shares advanced 5 percent after the telecom major revised tariff on prepaid talk-time plans earlier today by 20-25 percent and data top-up plans by 20-21 percent. Read more

Sensex up 362 points at 60,281.5 levels and Nifty at 17,973-mark, up 100 points

Friday, November 12, 2021
Equity markets clocked a gap-up start on the bourses today(12th Nov.2021) amid across-the-board buying. Besides, firm Asian cues also supported the sentiment on the Street. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 362 points, or 0.6 percent, in early deals at 60,281.5 levels while the Nifty50 quoted at 17,973-mark, up 100 points. Among individual stocks, Tata Steel added around 2 percent after the Tata Group company reported an 8-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 11,918 crore in the September quarter. Sun Pharma, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Tech M, Infosys, and HDFC were the other top gainers on the Sensex. Meanwhile, in the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added up to 0.65 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 394 points at 58,732 and Nifty down 110 points at 17,508

Friday, October 1, 2021
The Indian benchmark indices opened lower today(1st October 2021) tracking weak global cues. The Sensex was down 394 points at 58,732. The Nifty, meanwhile, was down 110 points at 17,508. The broader indices were trading mixed with the Nifty Midcap 50 falling 0.3 percent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 up 0.1 percent. The risk-off in equity markets has gathered momentum with sharp cuts in the US market. The Dow and S&P500 are now more than 5% off from their record highs. Markets, globally, have turned weak. In India too there are indications of a correction. The leader of this rally, IT, is showing signs of exhaustion. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex traded 40 points lower at 58,964 levels while Nifty tested 17,550-mark, up 2 ponits

Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Indian equity markets were volatile in early trade today(22nd Sept.2021) as investors assessed the impact of the Evergrande crisis on India, and ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy outcome. The 30-share BSE Sensex traded 40 points lower at 58,964 levels while the NSE Nifty50 tested 17,550-mark, up 2 points. HCL Tech, BPCL, Hindalco, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Motors were the top gainers on the benchmark indices. In the broader market, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.91 percent and 0.80 percent, respectively. Globally, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.26 percent amid the ongoing Evergrande crisis. Elsewhere in Asia, the Nikkei 225 in Japan was down 0.5 percent and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged 0.83 percent higher.

MARKET UPDATE:BSE Sensex rose 294 points to touch 56,086.50 and Nifty hit 16,692-mark, up over 70 points

Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Today (18th August 2021) the S&P BSE Sensex index rose as much as 294 points to touch 56,086.50 in the first few minutes of trade, and the broader NSE Nifty50 benchmark climbed to as high as 16,691.95, up 77 points from its previous close. HDFC Bank, Ultratech Cement, HDFC, Asian Paints, and Nestle India lifted the headline indices to new highs on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex index scaled a new all-time high of 56,086.5, up 250 points or 0.5 percent. The Nifty50, on the other hand, hit the 16,692-mark, up over 70 points or 0.4 percent. In the broader markets, both, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were up 0.3 percent each.

MARKET UPDATE: Volatile markets;Sensex was trading at 54,452 levels, up 174 points and Nifty was quoting at 16,285 levels, up 47 points

Monday, August 9, 2021
Indian equity markets were volatile today(9th August 2021) amid mixed global trends. The frontline S&P BSE Sensex was trading at 54,452 levels, up 174 points or 0.32 percent, in early deals while the Nifty50 was quoting at 16,285 levels, up 47 points. Tech M, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, SBI, and IndusInd Bank were the top gainers. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index slipped 0.12 percent while the BSE SmallCap index added 0.3 percent. In the commodities market, gold slumped to the lowest since March as the prospect of higher rates makes bullion less attractive relative to other assets. Silver dropped to its lowest since November and crude oil extended last week's decline on concern the delta virus strain will hamper demand growth. Read more

Attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices deterrents for investment in the yellow metal

Thursday, July 29, 2021
Attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices may prove to be a deterrent for investment in the yellow metal in the second half of 2021, suggests the latest report from World Gold Council (WGC). That said, the upcoming festival season, including Dhanteras and the wedding season in the October – December quarter of 2021, WGC believes, may see an uptick in demand for the yellow metal. “Consumer investment in gold increased in the second quarter of 2021, but some investors were less bullish. Outlook for the second half of 2021 is yet uncertain, as consumer confidence and business response are subject to the impact of a looming threat of the third wave of Covid and the pace of economic recovery,” said the WGC report. But attractive equity markets and volatile gold prices may prove to be a deterrent for investment in the yellow metal in the second half of 2021. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex slipped 85 points at 52,752 levels and Nifty tested 15,750-mark, down 49 points

Friday, July 23, 2021
Indian equity markets erased gains and traded 0.3 percent lower in morning deals today(23rd July 2021). After a positive start, the S&P BSE Sensex slipped 85 points at 52,752 levels while the broader Nifty50 tested 15,750-mark, down 49 points. The broader markets, meanwhile, were mixed. Sectorally, all except the Nifty IT and Pharma indices were in the red, led by the Nifty Realty and Bank indices, down 0.5 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively. Forty-one companies, including RIL, JSW Steel, SBI Card, YES Bank, and Federal Bank will report their quarterly numbers today. Analysts expect improvement in RIL's energy margins on the back of a pickup in global demand to support the consolidated performance of Reliance Industries in the first quarter. However, the gains are also expected to be offset by the challenges in the retail and petrochemicals businesses, and a flattish show in telecom.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex quoted at 52,351 levels, down 202 points and Nifty at 15,715, down 37 points

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Indian equity markets opened lower for the second straight day today(20th July 2021) as investors turned pessimists over the rising Delta variant of Covid-19 cases globally, fear of possible lockdown, and the impact of rising inflation on economic recovery. The S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 52,351 levels in early deals, down 202 points while the Nifty was at 15,715, down 37 points. In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices were mixed. In global markets, equities fell in Japan, Australia, and South Korea on Tuesday but the drops were orderly. Japan’s Topix index fell 1%, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index fell 0.9% and South Korea’s Kospi index fell lost 0.4%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, meanwhile, gained 0.4% each. Thirty-three companies, including Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Crisil, and Network 18 are slated to post their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded at 53,215 levels, up 56 points and Nifty at 15,949 levels, up 25 points

Friday, July 16, 2021
Indian equity markets sustained their uptrend today(16th July 2021) despite the weak global trends and the benchmark indices hitting a new record high in intra-day deals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded at 53,215 levels, up 56 points or 0.11 percent while the Nifty50 was at 15,949 levels, up 25 points. In the intra-day trade, the indices touched new lifetime highs of 53,291 and15,962.25, respectively. The BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices advanced 0.11 percent and 0.38 percent in the broader market, respectively. Read more

More than half of BSE 500 stocks trade below their all-time highs

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Two hundred and sixty-three stocks or more than half of stocks that comprise the BSE 500 are trading at least 10 percent below their all-time high levels, despite the index hitting a record high 20,515 points on the BSE in intra-day trade today(19th May 2021), surpassing its previous high of 20,390 touched on March 12, 2021. The index, which accounts for 93 percent market capitalisation of BSE listed companies, has gained 8 percent from its recent low of 18,983 touched on April 19. In comparison, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 6 percent during the same period but is still nearly 4.5 percent away from its all-time high level of 52,517 hits on February 16. Analysts ascribe the underperformance of bulk of BSE 500 stocks to a classic case of polarisation, where investors are lapping up stocks of sectors that are likely to do well going ahead. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex down 350 points at 48,430 levels, and Nifty hovered below 14,550-mark

Monday, May 3, 2021
The Indian markets came out of the opening lows but were still trading over half a percent down in today's (3rd May 2021) morning deals. The S&P BSE Sensex traded at 48,430 levels, down 350 points and the broader Nifty50 index hovered below the 14,550-mark. State Bank of India, Titan, and Bajaj Finance fell over 2 percent, each, and were the top Sensex laggards. Reliance Industries also slipped 2 percent after the announcement of its March quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except the Nifty Pharma index, traded in the red, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, down 2 percent, bleeding the most. Twenty-one companies are slated to post their March quarter numbers today, including Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Life Insurance Company, Tata Chemicals, Godrej Properties, L&T Technology Services, and Varun Beverages.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 300 points at 50,045 level while Nifty up 87 points at 14,960

Thursday, April 29, 2021
Indian benchmark indices extended their bull run to the fourth straight day today(29th April 2021) supported by the US Fed decision to keep policy loose and firm global markets cues, Starting gap-up, frontline indices reclaimed major psychological marks in the early deals. The indices, however, pared gains marginally with the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex up 300 points to quote at 50,045 level while the Nifty50 was at 14,960, up 87 points. Earlier in the day, the indices hit respective day highs of 50,376 and 15,044, respectively. The Sensex index is back above 50,000 after 12 trading sessions while the Nifty has reclaimed the 15,000-mark for the first time since March 16. The benchmark indices leaned on Reliance Industries, HDFC twins, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance to support the fresh breakouts. All the heavyweights were up in the range of 2 percent to 2.5 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 162 points at 48,549 levels, and Nifty hovered around 14,522 levels

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Following the weak trend in Asian markets, Indian equity indices started higher today(27th April 2021) amid a healthy buying in metal, realty, and pharma counters. Among key indices, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex quoted at 48,549 levels, up 162 points, in morning deals. Tech M, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, and Power Grid were the top gainers on the Sensex while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, and HDFC were leading the list of losers. On the NSE, the Nifty50 hovered around 14,522 levels. Individually, Tech Mahindra gained 1.7 percent on the BSE after the IT major on Monday reported a net profit of Rs 1,081 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2021, up 34.6 percent year-on-year (YoY). On a sequential basis, the figure was down 17.4 percent from Rs 1,309.8 crore. SBI Card, meanwhile, rallied 1.3 percent on a net profit of Rs 175 crore in the March quarter of FY21, up 110 percent compared to Rs 84 crore in the same period last year. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex leaped 700 points at 49,900 and Nifty50 index jumped 200 points and hit 14,880-mark

Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Indian equity markets welcomed the decision of RBI governorShaktikanta Das to keep rates unchanged during the first bi-monthly monetary policy of FY22, along with holding the GDP growth rate steady at 10.5 percent for the new financial year. Despite the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, the governor said the central bank and the government are prepared to tackle the second wave. Soothed by the comments, the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex index leaped 700 points and hit the day's high of 49,900. The Nifty50, meanwhile, jumped nearly 200 points and hit 14,880 on the back of an across-the-board buying. Banking and financial stocks outperformed on Wednesday with the Nifty Bank, Private Bank, and PSU Bank indices settling higher in the range of 1.5 percent to 2 percent. The Nifty Financial Services, IT, Pharma, Metal, and Realty indices, on the other hand, gained up to 1.5 percent. Read more

Are Indian markets among worst performers globally?

Thursday, March 25, 2021
The S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50 have been among the worst-performing major frontline indices across the globe. if analysts and technical chartists are to be believed, there is still more pain left before the Indian markets start to look up again. The recent surge in Covid cases across the country, elevated commodity prices, and higher bond yields have punctured the market sentiment. From its 52-week high of 52,516.76 hits in intra-day deals on February 16, the S&P BSE Sensex has slipped over 3,000 points, or 6 percent till now. Only the ones in Turkey, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Hong Kong have fared worse during this period, data show. At the global level, the positive news of the $1.9 trillion fiscal stimuli in the US and the good progress of the vaccine campaign got overshadowed by the adverse effects of a rebound in the US dollar and rising US bond yields. Read more

Surge in bond yields and rising commodity prices may cause limited upside for the equity markets

Friday, February 26, 2021
A sharp surge in bond yields and rising commodity prices have come back to haunt equity markets, with most analysts expecting a limited upside for the equity markets. Today(26th Feb.2021), Asian stocks traded sharply lower after Wall Street's main indexes tumbled, with technology-related stocks under pressure following a steep rise in benchmark US Treasury yields, which hit their highest level since the pandemic began – up 14 basis points (bps) at 1.5286 percent. The surge came on the back of expectations of a strong economic expansion and related inflation. “In line with the global trend, Indian yields have definitely bottomed out. Since the expansionary budget in February, Indian 10-year is up 28 bps to 6.18 percent despite RBI’s verbal and explicit market support. The gap between earnings yields (1/Nifty one-year forward PE) to 10-year bond yield is now at 156bps, which is 57bps higher than the long-term average,” said an expert. Read more

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty holding above the 15,200-mark

Thursday, February 18, 2021
The benchmark indices in India traded flat with a positive bias in today's(18th February 2021) early deals, ahead of the weekly options expiry, on the back of mixed global cues. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 60 points at 51,760 levels and the Nifty50 was holding above the 15,200-mark. ONGC gained 3 percent and was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India which rose 2 percent. On the other hand, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance fell over 1 percent, each. The Nifty sectoral indices traded mixed, with the Nifty PSU Bank index, up 3 percent, leading the gainers. Ambuja Cements, Enkei Wheels, RCL Retail, Rollatainers and Twinstar Industries are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings today.

Few stocks that may give better returns in 2021

Friday, January 8, 2021
The market which is already trading at record highs has more legs than earlier, believe many analysts. They believe the market will run up ahead of, and in anticipation of, and ensuing economic recovery. The following few stocks may get the best of the rally in the market in the next year, according to many analysts: 1. Sobha | Target: Rs 640 | Upside: 45%: Sobha is a better-placed company in the realty space backed by its strong brand, better product realizations, back‐ward integration of processes including in‐house design, architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and engineering, superior execution capabilities and diversifications from Bangalore market to a pan India player. Also, the company is likely to be a prime beneficiary of consolidation in the industry. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex hovered around 46,000 levels and Nifty index was testing the 13,500 mark

Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The equity markets in India fluctuated between gains and losses in today's(23rd December 2020) early deals, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex hovered around 46,000 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 13,500 marks. Tech stocks, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and TCS (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, ONGC, down 2 percent, fell the most, while index heavyweights Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were also down half a percent, each. Among other individual stocks, Wipro gained nearly 3.5 percent after announcing the commencement date for its Rs 9,500-crore share buyback programme. The Nifty sectoral indices were trading mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1.5 percent, leading the list of gainers.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex gained 106 points to 46,770 levels and Nifty above the 13,700-mark

Thursday, December 17, 2020
The Indian equity markets were trading with meager gains today(17th December 2020) amid mixed global cues, ahead of the weekly options expiry. Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 106 points to 46,770 levels and the broader Nifty50 index was above the 13,700-mark. IndusInd Bank rose 2 percent after the Sebi granted a one-month extension for the bank's promoters to infuse residual capital in lieu of conversion of warrants, issued to them last year, into equity. Besides, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, and Ultratech Cement (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. The trend was mixed among the Nifty sectoral indices, with the Nifty Pharma index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index gained 0.4 percent.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex 100-odd points down at 44,560 levels and Nifty slipped below the 13,100-mark

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Indian markets were trading marginally lower in today's(2nd December 2020) early deals, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 100-odd points down at 44,560 levels and the Nifty50 index slipped below the 13,100-mark. Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, Titan, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. Tata Motors rose over 3 percent after the company's November sales also grew to 49,650 vehicles from 41,124 units in the year-ago period. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Auto indexes, both up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. The broader indices outperformed the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0,3 percent and 0.5 percent higher, respectively.

Sensex fell 100 points to 43,520 levels and Nifty overed around 12,710 marks

Thursday, November 12, 2020
The equity markets in India were trading marginally lower, amid mixed global cues, today (12th November 2020). A Reuters report said that the Centre is likely to unveil another stimulus package of about $20 billion this week focusing on stressed sectors, middle-income groups in urban and rural areas, and employment generation before Diwali. Among headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex fell 100 points to 43,520 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 12,710 marks. HDFC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and ICICI Bank were all trading 1 percent down. On the other hand, M&M and Titan gained 2 and 1 percent, respectively. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty IT index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. Eight hundred and eight companies including Eicher Motors, IRCTC, and Jubilant FoodWorks are set to declare their quarterly earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 80 points at 40,590 levels and the Nifty reclaimed the 11,900-mark

Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias in today's(28th October 2020) early morning deals after a volatile start. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 80 points, or 0.2 percent, at 40,590 levels and the broader Nifty50 index reclaimed the 11,900-mark. Bharti Airtel surged 10 percent after announcing its September quarter results. Besides, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries (all up 1%) were the other top gainers. On the other hand, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC, and Ultratech Cement (all down over 1%) were the top Sensex laggards. Hero MotoCorp was also up 4 percent after it announced a wide-ranging partnership with Harley-Davidson for the Indian market. The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with gains in the Nifty IT index, up 0.7 percent, being offset by the Nifty Financials index, down 0.6 percent. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 400 points to 40,300 levels and the Nifty testing the 11,850-mark

Thursday, October 8, 2020
The markets in India started today's(8th October 2020) session on a strong footing, up 1 per cent, with major contribution from IT stocks. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 400 points to 40,300 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,850-mark. TCS gained 4 per cent after exceeding analysts' expectations on all fronts in its September quarter earnings. Wipro was also up 4 per cent after announcing that it will consider share buyback programme. Besides, Infosys and Tech Mahindra also gained 3 per cent and 2 per cent each, respectively. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by Nifty IT index, up 3 per cent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap index were both trading half a per cent higher. seven companies including 5paisa Capital, GM Breweries, and Prabhat Dairy are scheduled to announce their September quarter earnings today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 340 points at 38,080 levels and the Nity testing the 11,250-mark

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Equity markets in India rose half a percent today(23rd Asept.2020), tracking the overnight gains on the major Wall Street indices. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 340 points at 38,080 levels and the Nity50 index was testing the 11,250-mark. Reliance Industries gained 2 percent after the company announced that KKR will invest Rs 5,500 crore for a 1.28 percent stake in Reliance Retail. The stock was the top Sensex gainer, followed by Infosys, Maruti, and IndusInd Bank (all up 1%). All the Nifty sectoral indices, barring the Nifty Metal index, were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Private Bank index, up 0.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading 0.7 percent and 1.2 percent higher, respectively.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex slid 300 points to 38,060 levels and the Nifty gave up the 11,250-mark

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Indian equity markets were dragged by over half a percent lower today(9th ASept.2020) mainly due to weak global cues, concerns over India-China tensions, and unwelcome news on the COVID front. The S&P BSE Sensex slid 300 points to 38,060 levels and the Nifty50 index gave up the 11,250-mark. ONGC and Tata Steel (both down 3 percent) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Reliance Industries rose 1 percent after announcing that Silver Lake would invest Rs 7,500 crore in Reliance Retail. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca Pharma tumbled 12 percent after the company "voluntarily paused" a randomized clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine in what it called a routine action after a volunteer developed an unexplained illness. IRCTC shares also slid 4 percent in early deals after the company said the government plans to sell about 15-20 percent stake via offer for sale (OFS) and would like to complete the transaction in a minimum number of tranches. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex rose 70 points to 39,150 levels and the Nifty testing 11,600-mark

Thursday, September 3, 2020
The equity markets in India were trading flat with a positive bias today(3rd September 2020), amid favourable cues from other Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex rose 70 points, or 0.18 percent, to 39,150 levels and the Nifty50 index was testing the 11,600-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, and Bajaj Auto (all up 1%) were the top Sensex gainers. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank slipped 1 percent each. Among other individual stocks, aviation stocks were flying high after the central government permitted Indian airlines to increase the number of passenger flights to 60 percent of their pre-COVID capacity. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, up 1 percent, leading the list of gainers. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes were trading half a percent higher, each. Read more

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 220 points at 39,334 levels and Nifty topped the 11,600-mark

Friday, August 28, 2020
Equity markets in India today(28th August 2020) were trading firm, up to half a percent, on the first day of the September F&O series, with financials contributing majorly to the gains. The S&P BSE Sensex was trading 220 points up at 39,334 levels and the Nifty50 index topped the 11,600-mark. Axis Bank (up 4%) and Larsen & Toubro (up 2%) were the top Sensex gainers. GMR Infra shot up 10 percent after the company said the Group would separately list its airport business. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 2 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap was trading 0.8 percent higher and the SmallCap index was up 0.4 percent. Eighty-one companies, including Khadi India, and Archies, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex up 200 points at 39,260 levels and Nifty reclaimed the 11,600 level

Thursday, August 27, 2020
The markets in India today(27th August 2020) rose half a percent ahead of the expiry of the August series derivative contracts. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 200 points at 39,260 levels, and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the crucial psychological level of 11,600. IndusInd Bank (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by HDFC (up 1%). Hindustan Aeronautics tanked 11 percent in early deals after the company said that the government plans to sell as much as 15 percent stake in the company through a public offering of shares. The trend among Nifty sectoral indices was positive, led by the Nifty Bank index, up 0.9 percent. The broader markets tracked the benchmarks' gain, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices trading 0.6 percent higher, each. Fifty-one companies including NMDC and Avanti Feeds are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Sensex flat, Nifty around 11,500

Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The markets in India today(26th August 2020) were trading flat with a positive bias, on the back of mixed global cues. The S&P BSE gained 72 points at 38,910 levels and the Nifty50 index hovered around 11,500-mark. Bajaj Auto (up 3%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by PowerGrid, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv (all up 2% each). On the other hand, Bharti Airtel dipped 1 percent in early deals. Can Fin Homes surged 8 percent after announcing its June quarter results. All the Nifty sectoral indices were trading in the green, led by the Nifty Auto index, up 1.6 percent. In the broader market, the S&P BSE MidCap as well as the SmallCap index were both up 0.5 percent each. Thirty-one companies, including Indraprastha Gas and Gillette India, are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.

MARKET UPDATE:Indices at 6-month high;Sensex up 166 pts to 38,960 levels, Nifty reclaimed 11,500-level

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
The markets in India today(25th August 2020) rose half a percent to the highest level in the last six months, due to firm global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex was up 166 points, or 0.43 percent, at 38,960 levels and the Nifty50 index reclaimed the psychological level of 11,500. IndusInd Bank (up 2%) was the top Sensex gainer, followed by State Bank of India, Axis Bank, and Asian Paints (all up 1%). Max Financial Services surged 10 percent after Axis Bank said it has reduced the size of the stake that it plans to buy in Max Life Insurance to 17 percent from 29 percent. All the Nifty sectoral indices, except Nifty IT index, were trading in the green, led by Nifty PSU Bank index, up 1 percent. The broader markets, once again, outperformed the benchmarks, with the S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indexes trading 0.7 and 0.8 percent higher, respectively. Seventy-six companies including Can Fin Homes, Atul Auto are scheduled to announce their June quarter results today.