A trend reversal was witnessed in the debt segment in October from the big buying in the previous two months when FPIs had invested Rs 13,363 crore in September and Rs 14,376.2 crore in August
The Bank Nifty index gained 2.22 per cent ahead of a press briefing by the finance minister
In August, they invested the highest sum into fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks, while yanking out money from high-beta sectors such as auto and banking.
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After touching its all-time high of 56,198.13 in early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 14.77 points or 0.03 per cent lower at 55,944.21
The Sensex and Nifty darted up to fresh all-time highs on Thursday as investors lapped up power, IT and banking stocks amid mixed global cues. A strengthening rupee, which surged 19 paise against the US dollar, further lifted sentiments, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 318.05 points or 0.58 per cent to close at its fresh record of 54,843.98. Intra-day, it scaled al all-time high of 54,874.10. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 82.15 points or 0.26 per cent to its lifetime peak of 16,325.15. PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 6.22 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Titan, L&T, NTPC and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, M&M, Reliance Industries and SBI were among the laggards, dipping up to 0.67 per cent. Market breadth was positive, with 21 Sensex stocks closing in the green, while 9 suffered losses. "Market breadth continued to be skewed in favour of the bulls amidst mixed global cues ...
HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and AU Small Finance Bank to see highest inflows due to increase in weightage; SBI, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank may see highest outflows
Analysts say, performance of the banking stocks would remain key if the market has to climb higher
In mid-2020, the RBI had come up with the circular that specified which bank can open a current account for a borrower, in order to check any misuse through multiple current accounts.
Banking, finance and IT counters accounted for most of the losses, while strong demand for metal stocks cushioned the fall
At the closing bell, the 30-share BSE index quoted 221.52 points or 0.42 per cent higher at 52,773.05
The month saw a sharp turnaround in fortunes with overseas investors selling shares worth nearly $900 million during the first half and pumping in close to $500 million during the second
This is on account of a change in weighting of its components
IT companies dominate the list of stocks that hit lifetime highs this year, followed by banks and financial services.
Mixed overseas cues and a weakening rupee capped the gains, traders said
A breakout in SBI share may result in a rally towards Rs 450 levels
Over the last four sessions, the Sensex has gained 1,248.90 points or 2.58 per cent.
HDFC Bank disappointed, while ICICI Bank's Q4 boosted sentiment lifting many peers too
Sensex gains 0.94%; Bank Nifty rises 1.5%
The implosion of Archegos Capital and the resulting losses for global banks is likely to intensify regulatory efforts to curtail the ballooning shadow banking sector and shed light on its risks