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Results preview: Nifty 50 earnings likely to enter slow lane in Q3

Brokerages have cut benchmark index's forward earnings estimates

Goldman Sachs bumps up benchmark Nifty 2024-end target to 23,500

The brokerage says the global macro environment has turned more favourable compared to two months ago with expectations of stronger US growth and optimism around rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve

Sensex gains 179 pts, Nifty holds 21,700 after a choppy ride; IT stocks up

Closing Bell on January 5, 2024: In the broader markets, the BSE MidCap index added 0.19 per cent, while the BSE SmallCap index gained 0.61 per cent

Equity investors become richer by Rs 3.24 trillion as markets rally

Investors' wealth grew by Rs 3.24 lakh crore on Thursday as the BSE Sensex jumped nearly 1 per cent after a two-day slide. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 490.97 points or 0.69 per cent to settle at 71,847.57. During the day, it rallied 598.19 points or 0.83 per cent to 71,954.79. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies climbed Rs 3,24,010.1 crore to hit an all-time high of Rs 3,68,32,843.41 crore. "Market bounced back after the last two negative trading days led by strong monthly business updates of leading banks, emphasizing robust credit growth. The realty sector was the highest gainer in anticipation of robust demand in the residential category, which was supported by healthy housing loans disbursement data announced by banks," Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said. Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance jumped 4.44 per cent and NTPC climbed 3.54 per cent. IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Nestle, Power Grid, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv and HDF

Record monthly FPI buying in December drives Nifty 50 to record highs

FPIs bought shares worth 427.33 billion rupees in the first half of December, marking a fortnightly record, driven by lower U.S. bond yields amid expectations of interest rate cuts by Federal Reserve

Sensex, Nifty kick off new year on a flat note amid high volatility

Stock markets kicked off the New Year on a flat note with benchmark Sensex closing with modest gains of 31 points in a highly volatile trading session on Monday helped by buying in energy, services and telecom shares. The 30-shares barometer scaled new intraday record high of 72,561.91 before closing at 72,271.94, a gain of 31.68 points or 0.04 per cent over the last close. During the day, it hit a low of 72,031.23 and a high of 72,561.91. The broader Nifty also hit its all-time intraday high of 21,834.35 before settling higher by 10.50 points or 0.05 per cent at 21,741.90. As many as 22 Nifty shares advanced while 28 declined. Key stock indices remained volatile throughout the session as traders were indecisive in the absence of global cues, analysts said. "Market exhibited strength led by optimism on rate cuts, easing global inflation, and softer bond yields. But profit booking was visible at higher levels as lingering concerns over Red Sea disruptions pose short-term risks to ..

Nifty ends with small gains on first day of 2024 amid profit booking

The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 settled 0.05% higher at 21,741.90 points, while the S&P BSE Sensex added 0.04% to 72,271.94

Mcap zooms 29% this year, Sensex, Nifty see gains for 8 yrs in a row

This is the first time that the Indian equity benchmarks have seen eight consecutive years of gains. The previous longest winning streak was from 1988 to 1994

Stock market investor base surges, UP upends Gujarat from the 2nd position

UP surpassed Gujarat to take the second position in 2023 by adding 33.8 per cent of new stock market investors

Indices snap 7-week winning streak; Sensex, Nifty dip despite Friday gains

Profit booking after the excellent run was cited as the primary reason for this week's market rout

Banks, finance companies lost out in 2023 despite record earnings

BFSI firms hold a weighting of 34.5%, down from 36.7% at the end of Dec 2022

Markets pause after posting their longest winning streak in three years

Investors on Monday were mostly chasing stocks which offer some value vis-a-vis their peers

Sensex falls 169 pts, Nifty holds 21,400 as indices pause rally; banks weak

Closing Bell on Monday December 18: In the broader markets, however, the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices shut shop in the positive territory

Indian PE/VCs deliver higher returns than bourses, says Crisil report

"A key contributor to this success has been the PE-VC markets, which have risked capital and sown financial know-how," said the Crisil report

This asset has beaten others hands down in 2023 with a rise of 165%

A positive for Bitcoin over the next few months is the expectation that the BlackRock application to launch a Bitcoin spot ETF is likely to be approved soon

The milestone march: Sensex races past 70,000 but rally slows down

Benchmark indices shed early gains as investors await Fed decision

Rajiv Jain-led GQG's $10 billion India bet has winning picks beyond Adani

The value of India investments across six of GQG's funds jumped to $9.9 billion compared with $4.4 billion a year earlier, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

60K to 70K: ICICI, ITC, L&T provide biggest lift in Sensex latest 10K lap

Nine index components have dragged the index lower by over 1,600 points since September 2021 and nearly half the components have underperformed

HUL's growth checkout: Navigating the low-volume aisle in Q3 FY24

Facing a 7% dip against a soaring Sensex, FMCG major's stock outlook raises caution, with investors eyeing volume recovery, pricing manoeuvres, and margin dynamics for cues

Market ends on high for 7th day, Nifty closes at 21,000, Sensex 70,000

Experts suggest that this is a sign that higher interest rates have dampened worker demand and raised bets that the Fed's monetary policy tightening cycle is over