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Sensex scales mount 70K, ends 103pts up; broader indices outrun, PSBs shine

Closing Bell on December 11, 2023: The BSE Sensex registered a new summit at 70,058, but eventually settled at 69,929 on Monday. Nifty gained 28 points at 20,997.

Rupee rises 3 paise to 83.37 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 3 paise to 83.37 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, amid sustained inflow of foreign funds and bullish sentiment in the domestic equity market. An upward movement in crude oil prices, however, weighed on the Indian currency, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.39 against the dollar and rose to 83.37, up 3 paise from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee depreciated 4 paise to close at 83.40 against the US dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said that investors will keep a close eye on monetary policy decisions from US Federal Reserve and other central banks to be announced this week. "... the commentary from the (US Fed) Governor will be important to watch and gauge a view for the major crosses. Today, volatility could remain low as no major economic data is expected to be released from the US. We expect the USD-INR (spot) to trade

Stocks to Watch: Mazagon Dock, Tata Motors, REC, Blue Dart, Cipla, Lloyd

Stocks to Watch on December 11, 2023: REC has signed a 200-million-euro loan agreement with the German bank KfW to enhance the distribution infrastructure of discoms

Sebi to introduce ASBA-like facility for secondary mkt trading from Jan-Feb

To safeguard investors' money from misuse, an ASBA-like facility for trading in secondary markets will be available from January or February, Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch said on Friday. This Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA)-like facility already available for the primary market, ensures that the investor's fund gets moved only when the allotment is completed. Now, the facility will be available for the secondary market from January or February, the Sebi chairperson said at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum here. The move could also help investors to save as much as Rs 3,500 crore annually, she added. Under the framework, funds will remain in the client's account but will be blocked in favour of the Clearing Corporation (CC) till the block mandate expires or till the block is released by the CC, or debit of the block towards obligations arising out of the trading activity of the client, whichever occurs first. Further, settlement for funds and securities will be d

India moving towards T+0 for market settlement before end-FY24: Sebi

Currently trades in India are settled in "T+1" or one day after the trades are initiated. T+0 would mean settlements in the same day and instant settlement would ensure trades are settled immediately

All about property transfer, insurance ULIPs: Top personal finance stories

This week we explain the difference between a will and gift deed; next we analyse index funds of life insurers

Nifty Metal in overbought zone, Nifty Pharma could see minor correction

Anticipated resistance on charts is around 7,675 for Nifty Metal; the consolidation range for pharma index is between 16,470 and 16,030

Nomura hikes India exposure; M&M, Fortis, UNO Minda among favourites

Reliance Industries is Nomura's biggest exposure where the research and broking house has a 4.5 per cent weight

Bull run extends on D St! Sensex leaps 353 pts, Nifty nears 20,950

Closing Bell on December 6, 2023: The benchmarks on the BSE and NSE, along with the MidCap index, hit fresh lifetime highs today

Angel One zooms 10%, hits record high on solid biz performance in November

Angel One's client base grew 51.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 18.45 million

LIC extends rally, surges 23% in two weeks; hits highest level in CY 2023

The stock rallied 5% to Rs 750.55 on the BSE in the intraday trade, quoting close to its 52-week high level of Rs 754.40 touched on December 20, 2022

This Adani group stock has nearly doubled investor wealth in 8 days

Shares of Adani Total Gas zoomed 20 per cent to Rs 1,053.80 in intraday trade today on the back of heavy volumes

Patanjali Foods hits record high on healthy biz outlook; soars 24% in 2 mth

The company said it is aiming to increase market share in foods segment through continued focus on biscuits and masala category

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 6: Canara Bk, Somany, Zee Learn, Patanjali Foods

Stocks to Watch on Wednesday, December 6, 2023: Axis Bank has initiated Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against Digital Ventures Private Limited, wholly-owned subsidiary of Zee Lear

Sectors & stocks analysts are betting on post the state poll outcome

This boost to the investor sentiment, said analysts at Jefferies, should augur well for domestic cyclical sectors

DCB Bank gains 5% as Aga Khan Fund mulls fund infusion of $10 million

The purpose is to further strengthen the bank's capital position and support its growth plans

PSBs extend rally; Union, Canara, PNB hit 52-week highs; SBI crosses Rs 600

The Nifty PSU Bank index hit a record high of 5,418.70 in intraday trade on Tuesday, surpassing its previous high of 5,396.85 touched on October 3, 2023

Stocks to Watch today, Dec 5: Honasa, M&M Fin, HCL Tech, Gulshan Polyols

Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, December 5, 2023: Reports suggest Fireside Ventures Investment Fund may divest 1.9 per cent stake in the parent company of Mamaearth via block deals for Rs 230 crore

BJP election victories fire up market, 'boost' investor sentiment

Results give message of political continuity and 'augur well' for macroeconomics, say analysts

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs as BJP clinches 3 state polls; banks soar

Closing Bell on December 4, 2023: The S&P BSE Sensex zoomed over 1,400 points intraday to hit a new record high of 68,918. The Nifty50, on the other hand, hit a fresh lifetime high of 20,703