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Trade setup for Aug 13: Nifty may open flat on mixed cues; FirstCry to list

All you need to know before market opens on Tues: Global stocks (India, US, Japan) set to react to inflation data; Experts recommended trading strategy for Nifty, Bank Nifty here; 15 stocks in F&O ban

Why volatility gauge, India VIX, plunged 27% today, August 6? Details here

The Nifty50 surged 1.35 per cent, adding 327 points to hit an intraday high of 24,382.60, while the BSE Sensex gained 1,100 points, or 1.38 per cent, hitting an intraday peak of 79,852.08.

Budget may give more importance to populist measures: Nischal Maheshwari

Valuations are reasonable and the outlook is improving in IT, BFSI and FMCG. Defence, engineering and power are clearly overpriced and some profits can be taken, Nischal Maheshwari of Centrum said

Paytm, Zomato: Key levels to track on new-age stocks amid F&O entry buzz

New-age stocks such as PolicyBazaar, Nykaa and Delhivery too may be included in the F&O segment as Sebi proposes key changes in stock selection.

Will the stock market rise or fall on Tuesday? Here's all you need to know

Stock market guide for June 11, Tuesday: Global shares exhibit mixed trend a day ahead of the US Fed meet; Gift Nifty hints at a subdued start to the trading action on the Nifty 50 index.

Flooded with data? Insights industry will help you now

Companies are using the insights industry for decision-making as global consumption recovers from the pandemic years. The industry is estimated to be worth more than $130 bn

MTNL drops over 2% after Q4 net loss widens; down 12% in three months

MTNL's net loss widened to Rs 783.7 crore on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, from a net loss of Rs 748.6 crore in the fourth quarter of financial year 2023 (Q4FY23)

Lok Sabha 2024 poll outcome: Retail investors' boldest bet in 10 years

Retail index long positions as on May 27, 2024 - five days ahead of vote counting - stood at 3.13 lakh contacts, as compared to 1.92 lakh contracts and 1.99 lakh contracts during such earlier periods

TCS, ONGC, SAIL, Ujjivan SFB, Trident among nine stocks to track on May 21

In the domestic market, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 92.95 crore, on May 18. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold shares worth Rs 152.87 crore

Disappointment in Lok Sabha poll outcome will be short-lived: Pradeep Gupta

The Indian markets appear to be expensive, on an absolute basis, with 1-year forward valuation at 20 times. The overall risk/reward ratio, thus, seem unfavourable on a historical basis, Gupta said

How an election-packed 2024 is shaping up for world markets, trade

Voters in India, meanwhile, will cast ballots later this month, with self-styled strongman Narendra Modi expected to win a third term as prime minister in the world's most populous country

Macroeconomic data, global trends to drive mkt trends this week: Analysts

In a data-packed week, the domestic macroeconomic figures -- industrial production and inflation numbers -- along with global trends would dictate trends in the equity market this week, analysts said. According to experts, markets may face volatile trends due to high valuations. Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh record peaks on Thursday. Besides, trading activity of foreign investors, movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also influence trading in equities. "This week's market focus shifts to inflation data releases. Both India and the US will unveil their Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures on Tuesday. On Thursday, WPI data will be announced. "Large-cap stocks may continue their outperformance as Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are expected to maintain their buying spree," Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. Industrial Production data for January and inflation numbers for the month of ..

Markets to focus on Budget, US Fed policy in eventful week, say analysts

Interim budget, the US Federal policy decision and quarterly earnings will be the major drivers for stock markets which may also see some consolidation this week, say analysts. Besides, investors would also focus on the trading activity of foreign investors and global trends for further cues. From the macroeconomic front, the PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) data for the manufacturing sector is scheduled to be announced on Thursday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget for 2024-25 on February 1 (Thursday). The Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be held on January 30 and 31. "Market is likely to consolidate further ahead of the US Fed interest rate decision where the Fed is expected to maintain status quo and give some hint with regards to rate cut timeline. Apart from this, BoE (Bank of England) monetary policy is also due coupled with a few key economic data releases which might keep markets volatile. "Further many heavyweights would be ...

Market outlook 2024: Over to the interim Budget, general elections

The only concern for the markets, analysts say, is whether the cumulative rate hikes executed across the globe would lead to growth slowdown, or will the global economy recover significantly

RBI monetary policy review: Is it time to pick fixed-income securities?

Despite a repo rate increase on expected lines, equity markets edged lower as the governor rang alarm bells over sticky core inflation

Are auto ancillaries a favorable bet as commodity costs ease?

While majority of auto ancillary companies reported a margin squeeze in the June-quarter of FY23, analysts expect turnaround from the second half of the year as commodity prices ease. Here's a report

Markets phases investors should know about

Like the economy of any country, the markets too have different phases or cycles. And all investors should know about these patterns before making any move. This report offers some insight

India's edible oil imports to fall for 3rd straight year on record prices

The world's biggest importer of edible oils is likely to make overseas purchases of 12.9 million tonnes in the 2021/22 marketing year ending on Oct. 31

Market wrap: Sensex ends 460 pts up, Nifty tops 17,600 on dovish RBI policy

Nykaa slips 7.5% on 59% drop in Q3 net profit; Mahindra Lifespaces rallies 20% on plan to buy M&M land; Solara Active Pharma tanks 20% on weak Q3 results; Govt likely weighing 5% stake sale in LIC IPO

Market wrap: Sensex snaps 3-day losing run, ends 187 pts up; RIL gains 2%

Adani Wilmar gains 15% over issue price after weak debut; Ugar Sugar Works zooms 40% in 2 days; Sansera Engineering hits new low; Vedant Fashions IPO sails through on final day