New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India’s equity market benchmark Nifty is likely to touch 27,019 in one year up from earlier expectation of 26,449, due to improved macroeconomic conditions and valuations, a report said on Wednesday.The report from PL Capital said India’s structural growth story remains firmly intact, but the domestic economy continues to face near-term risks from geopolitical uncertainty, weather-related disruptions and inflationary pressures.Despite these challenges, improving domesti…
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Mumbai, July 11 (IANS) After rallying for four consecutive weeks, the Indian equity benchmarks posted mild weekly loss, as escalating tensions in West Asia sent crude prices higher.Nifty lost 0.26 per cent during the week and edged up 1.02 per cent on the last trading day to reach 24,206. At close, Sensex was up 827 points, or 1.08 per cent, at 77,569. It lost 0.25 per cent during the week.Indian equities experienced a volatile week, with early optimism giving way to a sharp bout of risk aversio…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Monday lauded steady growth of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for April despite severe global headwinds and rising input costs amid the West Asia crisis.The growth of capital goods at 16 per cent is significantly strong and indicating an enhanced investment and strong aggregate demand in the country, said Nirmal Kumar Minda, President, Assocham.“High growth of intermediate goods at 7.7 per cent, infrastructure/construction goods at 7.1 per cen…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s industrial production clocked a 4.1 per cent growth in March this year compared to the same month of the previous year, propelled by the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted a 4.3 per cent growth during March compared to the same month of the previous year. The sector plays a ke…
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) The Indian equity markets posted sharp losses early on Thursday tracking cautious global cues and sustained foreign institutional selling, after the recent rally.As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 671 points, or 0.85 per cent, to reach 77,845 and Nifty dipped 179 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 24,198.Main broad-cap indices showed divergence with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 dipped 0.34 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.16 per cent.All sectoral indi…
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) The recent correction in the stock market amid geopolitical tensions has pushed the valuations of top Nifty stocks to the 17th percentile, despite significant FII selling of $12.7 billion, highlighting resilience in large-cap stocks and potential buying opportunities, a report has said.A report by DSP Mutual Fund noted that despite $12.7 billion worth of FII selling in March 2026, the largest 10 stocks in the Nifty have shown remarkable resilience, with no significant dis…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), accelerated to 5.2 per cent in February this year, up from 4.8 per cent in January, propelled by a strong growth in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.The manufacturing sector, which accounts for more than three-fourths of the index of industrial production (IIP), posted a robust 6 per cent growth during February compared to the same…
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) The Indian equity markets made notable gains in the early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump indicated that war with Iran may be approaching an end.As of 9.29 am, Sensex added 413 points, or 0.53 per cent, to reach 77,979 and Nifty gained 112 points, or 0.47 per cent to reach 24,140.Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 gained 1.05 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 1.32 per cent.All sectoral ind…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange will remain closed on Tuesday on account of the Holi festival.Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning and open for the evening session.On Monday, Sensex lost 1,048 points, or 1.29 per cent, to reach 80,238 and Nifty dropped 312 points, or 1.24 p…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 4.8 per cent year-on-year growth in January, supported by 4.8 per cent growth in manufacturing sector and 5.1 per cent growth in electricity sector, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Monday.The Quick Estimates of IIP stands at 169.4 against 161.6 in January 2025. The Indices of Industrial Production for the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors for the month of January 2026 stood a…