Sensex, Nifty end volatile trade on a flat note; RIL gains offset by HDFC Bank losses
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dipped by 45 points or 0.06% to settle at 73,466, while the NSE Nifty50 closed just above the 22,300 level.
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The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dipped by 45 points or 0.06% to settle at 73,466, while the NSE Nifty50 closed just above the 22,300 level.
Domestic indices rose on Monday amid buying action in banks and easing crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Global markets also lent support to sentiments back home.
Dimplekumar Shah foresees Sensex hitting 80,000. Market faces volatility due to geopolitical concerns. Strong GDP and earnings growth expected. Global inflation affects rate trajectory. BJP manifesto impacts sectors. Equity culture on the rise. Shah further says: \”Technically speaking, May has been a positive month 7 out of 10 times in the last decade. However, the derivatives market is suggesting a range bound setup as of now.\”
Axis Bank emerged as the primary driver of Thursday\’s market rally, soaring over 6% following robust quarterly earnings.
The Sensex\’s recent performance highlights caution amidst potential corrections and geopolitical volatility. Strategies like diversification, cash allocation, risk analysis, and margin of safety can help investors navigate risks effectively in their investment journey.
The broader NSE Nifty climbed 151 points or 0.69% to finish at 22,147. Among the Sensex constituents, Bajaj Finance, M&M, HDFC Bank, JSW Steel, and Maruti emerged as the top gainers, registering gains of 2-3%. Infosys, HCL Tech, and TCS closed 0.6% to 1.2% lower, resulting in a 0.4% decline in the IT index.
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Indian benchmark indices closed lower as banking stocks declined, with Sensex falling 455 points and Nifty dropping by 152 points. Top laggards included Nestle India, Titan, Axis Bank, NTPC, Tata Motors, and ITC.
The market capitalisation (mcap) of BSE-listed companies was eroded by Rs 7,93,529.61 crore to Rs 3,94,25,823.46 (USD 4.75 trillion) in three days.
Indian equity indices continued their decline for the third consecutive session, dragged by IT stocks, amid concerns over delayed US rate cuts and escalating Middle East tensions. US-rate sensitive Nifty IT dropped 2.6% — the most among the major sectors.
Sensex and Nifty plummeted as FPIs sold off, influenced by US inflation and tweak in India-Mauritius tax treaty. Investors are also cautious on valuations, profit booking, and rising commodities prices. EPS growth is likely to moderate in Q4 earnings season which begins today with TCS.
Indian indices drop on U.S. inflation concerns. TCS to report. Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, Kotak Bank, NTPC, Maruti top laggards.
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