This was the third straight day of gain for the both indices. Also, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were net-buyers for a second straight session
Market players said that given the large revision in growth outlook, the 25-bp reduction seems inadequate
The performance of banking and financial stocks was a big drag on the markets, even as gains in technology, consumer goods and oil stocks helped offset most of the losses
The Sensex ended 504 points, or 1.3 per cent, lower at 38,594, while the Nifty declined 148 points, or 1.3 per cent, to close at 11,440
While they acknowledge a possible rise in the fiscal deficit as a result of this measure, they do suggest investors who with a long-term investment horizon use the opportunity to buy
The brokerage expects the Sensex to climb to 45,000 - 15% upside from current levels - by June next year
The stock market rallied 5 per cent on Friday - its biggest single-day stride in over a decade
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Kant said the Automobile space was at a disruptive stage and a steep correction in stock prices might see some value buying in this segment
The signal from the market to the government after the first 100 days is - 'The going is getting tough'
The Sensex rise was driven by metal, banking, telecom and IT stocks amid some positive news coming from Hong Kong
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However, this will be tested with the economy clearly in slowdown mode
Most investors were expecting the government to increase spending to shore up economic growth
In the broader market, S&P BSE mid-cap closed at 13,518 levels, up 27 points, or 0.20 per cent. The S&P BSE small-cap index settled 64 points higher, or 0.51 per cent, at 12,649 levels.
Negative returns reflect sombre mood, especially slump in mid-cap and small-cap stocks
Market players said the government needed to announce market-friendly measures to revive investor sentiment
At the BSE, 1,652 stocks declined, while 861 advanced and 148 remained unchanged
Sensex gains 637 points, most in a day since January 31