Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Indian equity markets rallied sharply on optimism over easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end, boosting investor sentiment and risk appetite.The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty rising 1.63 per cent, or 388.65 points, to close at 24,231.30.The Sensex also gained 1.64 per cent, or 1,264 points, to settle at 78,111.24.Experts said that from a technical per…
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New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Global crude oil prices on Wednesday plunged sharply up to 20 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran that includes a pledge to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway at the heart of the world’s most acute energy crisis in decades.The international benchmark Brent crude futures shed nearly 16 per cent or $17.39 to $91.88, hitting an intraday low, while US WTI crude declined almost 20 per cent or …
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for a fourth straight session, supported by late buying interest that lifted benchmark indices higher by the close.The Nifty ended the day up 0.68 per cent, gaining 155.40 points to settle at 23,123.65. Meanwhile, the Sensex rose 0.69 per cent, or 507.73 points, to close at 74,616.58.“Going ahead, continuation of this momentum may push the index towards the 23500-23600 resistance band, which remains a critical hurdle du…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Indian equity markets are demonstrating ‘structural resilience’ despite intense global macro headwinds and foreign institutional investors (FII) outflows, according to analysts.For the week ending March 20, a persistent risk-off sentiment among FIIs was observed, with weekly net outflows totaling Rs 29,718.9 crore. This exodus, coupled with a surging US Dollar index, pressured the Indian rupee to a provisional record low of 93.71. “Remarkably, the Nifty 50 mainta…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Longer‑tenor government securities are looking attractive with much of the “uncertainty already priced in,” and the risk–reward balance in Indian markets is better due to strong domestic growth, a report said on Wednesday.The report from Bajaj Finserv AMC said domestic growth traction, supportive policy changes and improved global exposure through trade agreements have led to “the risk–reward balance appearing meaningfully better.”Though the asset management firm …
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) As Indian markets’ medium‑term risk‑reward dynamics improve, investors wanting aggressive portfolios can consider 60–65 per cent equity allocation, with conservative investors maintaining higher fixed‑income exposure and a tactical cash buffer of about 5 per cent, a report said on Monday.PL Wealth, the wealth management arm of PL Capital, said in the report, Indian equity markets are navigating a phase of consolidation but retain a robust structural trajectory, w…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback to Indian equity markets in early February, investing Rs 19,675 crore in the first fortnight of the month. The renewed interest comes after three straight months of heavy selling and is being supported by the US-India trade deal and easing global macroeconomic concerns.According to data from depositories, FPIs had pulled out large sums in the previous months.They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 cr…