Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to take cues from the start of the June quarter earnings season, global geopolitical developments, crude oil price movement, foreign investor activity and currency trends in the coming week. After extending gains for a third consecutive session on Friday, benchmark indices will also be closely watched for their response to domestic macroeconomic indicators and global market sentiment.Indian benchmark indices ended higher for the third str…
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Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment, while market participants remained cautious ahead of the scheduled US-Iran talks in Doha later in the day.The Nifty declined 80.50 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 23,865.75. The Sensex also slipped 249.70 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 76,478.67.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,000 zone now emerges a…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) The Indian stock market ended the holiday-shortened week on a positive note, with benchmark indices extending gains for a third session out of four and the Nifty holding firmly above the key 24,000 mark. Analysts said the near-term technical outlook remains constructive, although fresh buying will be needed for the next leg of the rally.Market experts said that the Sensex continues to trade with a constructive bias after recovering from recent lows. “The 77,500-77,700 zone…
Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) The overall Indian stock market tone has improved following the sharp correction in crude oil prices and the return of selective foreign institutional investor (FII) buying, and a significant trend in the FII activity in the second half of this month is the tapering of FII selling, according to analysts.During the last nine trading days (June 15-June 25), FIIs were buyers in five days in the cash market even though the buying was in limited quantities. The big relentless F…
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday proposed a comprehensive overhaul of the Margin Trading Facility (MTF) framework, including broader funding options for brokers, higher exposure limits and several operational relaxations, as the use of margin funding continues to grow in the Indian stock market.In a consultation paper, the market regulator said the proposed changes are aimed at strengthening risk management while enhancing ease of doing busines…
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) The Indian stock market is likely to remain driven by global cues in the coming week, with investors closely watching the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, developments surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement and trends in crude oil prices.Benchmark indices ended the previous week on a positive note, breaking a two-week losing streak amid improving investor sentiment.The Nifty gained 1.10 per cent to close at 23,622.90, while the Sensex rose 1.73 per cent to set…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended sharply lower on Friday after a volatile trading session, as uncertainty surrounding a possible US-Iran understanding triggered heavy selling in the final hour of trade.The Sensex closed at 74,775.74, down 1,092.06 points or 1.44 per cent, while the Nifty settled at 23,547.75, declining 359.40 points or 1.50 per cent.The Nifty witnessed sharp swings during the session, touching an intra-day high of 24,002.80 before falling to a low of 2…
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The domestic benchmark indices ended higher on Friday, supported by a sharp appreciation in the Indian rupee against the US dollar and gains in banking and financial services stocks.The Nifty rose 64.60 points, or 0.27 per cent, to close at 23,719.30, while the Sensex gained 231.99 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 75,415.35.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that on the downside, immediate support is placed at 23,600, below which the index may drift t…
Mumbai, May 3 (IANS) The Indian stock market is likely to remain under pressure in the coming week as investors grapple with rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and escalating geopolitical tensions. Alongside these macro triggers, a busy earnings calendar is expected to keep stock-specific action high, even as the broader sentiment stays cautious.During the last trading session, the Nifty declined 0.73 per cent to close at 24,000, recovering from its day’s low, while the…
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) After staging a sharp rebound following six straight weeks of decline, the Indian stock market is heading into the new week with cautious optimism. While hopes of easing geopolitical tensions and a stable domestic macroeconomic backdrop lifted investor sentiment, global cues, corporate earnings, and currency movements are expected to dictate the market’s direction in the coming days.In the previous week, both the Indian equity indices witnessed a strong recovery, with b…