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Nifty rose in 10 out of 12 Apr F&O series; needs 5% rally to extend record

Historical data shows that the Nifty has ended higher in most of the April F&O series in the last 12 years; the average gain for the NSE benchmark has been over 3 per cent.

Will Nifty follow history and crash below the 20,000-mark? Details here

The NSE Nifty 50 has been trading above the psychological 20,000-mark since December 2023. Here are the key levels to watch out for on the index.

Corrections help adjust stretched equity valuations: Oisharya Das

Business sentiment has been impacted by global uncertainties and a minor macro slowdown in India

Trent, Affle: 5 stocks that can help your portfolio grow up to 32% in FY26

Trent is seen testing its 20-month moving average after 10 years, and Pidilite after 15 years; technical charts suggest a pullback in these 5 stocks as long as key support levels are respected.

DLF, RIL, Zomato, MakeMyTrip: Chris Wood of Jefferies rejigs India exposure

At a broader level, meanwhile, Wood suggested investors sell rallies in the US stocks and increase exposure elsewhere, most particularly Europe, China and emerging market equities in general

ICICI Bank, M&M charts flag Death Cross; here's what happened in the past

ICICI Bank and M&M are seeing 'Death Cross' on daily chart for the 4th time in last 5 years; both stocks managed to negate the bearish implications in the last 3 instances, will history be repeated?

Breakout Alert: Nifty breaks above 20-DMA; can rally towards 23,000-mark

Technical charts suggest that the Nifty, Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap indices can potentially rally up to 6 per cent if they manage to sustain above the short-term moving averages.

Nifty makes higher high after 5 weeks; Sensex to gain strength above 74,550

Stock market outlook for the week March 17 - 21, 2025: Here are the key support and resistance levels to watch out for on the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty this week.

Sensex can bounce back to 76,200, Nifty needs to overcome 22,660: charts

Stock market outlook for the week March 10 - 14, 2025: Here are the key support and resistance levels on the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty for the week ahead.

Bank Nifty trades at crucial juncture; HDFC, ICICI Bank charts hint this

HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank hold over 53% weightage in the Bank Nifty, thus having a major impact on the likely trend in the banking index; check key support and resistance levels for these 3 here

Markets on brink of worst disruption since 2008 financial crisis: Analysts

The uncertainty unleashed by Trump tariffs, analysts believe, is reigning supreme now, which is weighing on the markets. The ongoing chaotic scenario, new news and developments can trigger volatility.

Nifty at 22,000: 5 reasons Axis Securities believes market near a bottom

From key moving averages, momentum oscillators to historical price trends - Axis Securities in its report highlights the key metrics in its argument that the Nifty may be near a bottom this March.

Capital gains tax in India is a bad idea: Samir Arora, Helios Capital

Taxing FIIs on their gains, who face forex risks, and have no tax set-off available in their home country is a big mistake that the government is making, said Sami Arora at BS Manthan.

Nifty monthly losing streak 2nd worst in 30 yrs; why you should be worried

The Nifty 50 index has shed nearly 13% in the last five straight months, its longest losing streak since November 1996; equalling its second-worst ever in the 30-year history.

Down 15% from record high; Nifty IT, 5 tech shares can dip 15% more: charts

Technical outlook on Nifty IT, large-cap technology stocks: The IT index along-with Infosys, TCS, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and Wipro look poised for further losses from present levels.

Sensex, Nifty technically oversold, await relief rally; track weekly levels

Stock Market outlook this week: Here's a trading guide with key levels to track on the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty for the week February 24 - February 28, 2025.

Rural market at turning point with growth potential, says Marico MD & CEO

The "aspirational" rural market is at an "inflexion point, which offers significant opportunities and long-term potential to the FMCG companies with price point packs, said Marico M D & CEO Saugata Gupta. The hinterland, with its large population base and rising disposable income offers 'headroom for growth' for FMCG as people there now aspire for the same brands of products as other markets Gupta told PTI. Per capita income is on the rise, helped by the government's spending on infrastructure, and an increase in the minimum support price of crops, which has helped in a significant uplift in terms of quality of life for the rural class, he said. "So, I believe that this is an inflexion point, said Gupta adding "for the large FMCG players this is an opportunity to continue to invest in rural because if you really look at it, everybody is chasing that same urban consumer whether it's D2C brands or international brands. Marico is present in the rural markets with price point packs ..

How to trade Nifty Auto, IT, Pharma as Trump threatens up to 25% tariffs

Technical chart suggests that the Nifty Auto, IT and Pharma indices can potentially fall up to 22% from present levels if these key support levels are broken.

DLF, Sobha, Mah Life: Nifty Realty faces 24% downside risk; key levels here

The Nifty Realty index has plunged 29% from its peak, and is seen testing support at its 100-WMA for the first time since April 2023. Here are the key support levels to watch out for.

Will Sensex fall another 1,500pts this week, Nifty test 22,500? Chart check

The BSE Sensex has near key support at 75,150, below which a dip towards 74,400 seems likely. Technical chart shows the Nifty 50 index seems headed towards the 20-month moving average.