New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Indian equity markets ended higher on Tuesday, supported by late buying in select sectors such as PSU banks, financial services, and automobiles, while improving global risk sentiment also aided investor confidence.The benchmark indices closed in the green, with the Nifty rising 119.10 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 23,242.10.The Sensex also gained momentum towards the fag end of the session and ended 394.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, higher at 73,918.76.Commentin…
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Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower on Wednesday, although they recovered a significant portion of intra-day losses supported by gains in PSU bank and financial stocks.Markets witnessed sharp volatility during the session, with heavy selling pressure in information technology stocks weighing on investor sentiment.However, buying in PSU banks, private banks, and healthcare stocks helped the indices trim losses from the day’s low.The Nifty closed 77.95 points or 0.3…
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week due to sustained FII selling and below-normal monsoon forecast, causing fears of food inflation.Nifty lost 0.72 per cent during the week and dipped 1.50 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,547. At close, Sensex was down 1,092 points or 1.44 percent at 74,775. It declined 0.85 per cent during the week.Large caps remained under pressure even as the broader market demonstrated meaningful resilience as …
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Leadership uncertainty at HDFC Bank has emerged as a key overhang for India’s banking sector, with brokerage firm Jefferies saying the controversy has disrupted benchmark valuations and capped rerating potential across banking stocks despite healthy fundamentals.In a note, the brokerage said investor sentiment toward the banking space has been weighed down by uncertainty surrounding HDFC Bank’s top management transition, along with geopolitical tensions in West Asia. …
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong late-session rally on Wednesday, with both the Nifty and the Sensex closing sharply higher as global cues turned favourable following a steep drop in crude oil prices.The Nifty climbed 298.15 points, or 1.24 per cent, to settle at 24,330.95, while the Sensex surged 940.73 points, or 1.22 per cent, to end at 77,958.52.Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the markets staged a strong rebound, with Nifty closing above …
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red this week, as persistent selling from the foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and higher crude prices weighed on market sentiment.Nifty lost 0.73 per cent during the week and dipped 0.74 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,997. At close, the Sensex was down 582 points or 0.75 percent at 76,913. It dropped 0.97 per cent during the week.”Investor sentiment remained cautious as the double blockade in the Strait of Hormu…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Indian equity markets opened on a strong note on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices rallying sharply amid easing geopolitical concerns after signals of a possible de-escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran.Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could be nearing its end, raising hopes of stability in global markets.During early trade, the Nifty surged 1.61 per cent, or 392.75 points, to trade …
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed lower for the fifth consecutive week, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and sustained foreign outflows.Nifty dipped 1.28 per cent during the week and declined 2.09 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 22,819. At close, Sensex was down 1,690 points or 2.25 per cent, at 73,583. It declined 1.27 per cent during the week.Both indices remained volatile and under pressure throughout the week, although t…
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak, as uncertainty around ongoing talks between the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled investor sentiment.The benchmark indices saw heavy selling pressure throughout the session. The Nifty fell 2.09 per cent, or 486.85 points, to close at 22,819.60. Similarly, the Sensex dropped 2.25 per cent, or 1,690.25 points, to settle at 73,583.22.Commenting on Nifty outlook, experts said that te…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red for the fourth consecutive week, showing sustained selling pressure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Nifty dipped 0.16 per cent during the week, and gained 0.49 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,114. At close, Sensex was up 324 points or 0.44 per cent at 74,532. It declined 0.04 per cent during the week.Both indices began the week on a flat note but soon gained momentum, mainly due to buyer intere…