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…
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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…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) The Indian stock market ended the week on a weak note, extending its losing streak for the fifth straight week, as rising crude oil prices, a falling rupee and escalating tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. These global factors are now expected to remain the key triggers for market movement in the coming week.On Friday, (March 27), both benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty — saw sharp declines of over 2 per cent each.The Sensex plunged 1,690 points,…
Mumbai, March 22 (IANS) The Indian stock market ended the week on a cautious note, and experts believe global tensions, rising crude oil prices, currency pressure and movement in precious metals will be key factors shaping investor sentiment in the coming days.The benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed the week largely flat with a slight negative bias.While the first three trading sessions remained positive, a sharp sell-off on Thursday erased most of the gains, followed by a volatile sessi…
Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors keep a close eye on several major events, including the Union Budget 2026, the US Federal Reserve meeting, ongoing corporate earnings, and global developments. After a choppy week marked by selling pressure and global worries, market participants are likely to trade cautiously while looking for clear signals from these key triggers.The domestic equity market ended the week on a weak note …
Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS) The Indian stock market is expected to stay active in the coming sessions as investors assess a combination of domestic economic signals and global developments. With the Q3 earnings season approaching, market sentiment will be guided by key data releases, geopolitical developments and trends in commodities and currencies.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, an analyst said that “on the upside, immediate resistance is placed at 26,400, followed by 26,500 and 26,600, whil…