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Markets are already factoring in Modi's victory in elections, say analysts

Even though they may remain volatile in the run-up to the polls as political parties stitch up alliances, the long - term trajectory for the markets remains up, they believe.

From the best to worst, India's stock market sets off alarm bells

After withdrawing money to start the year, foreign investors have only dipped their toes back in, with $117 million of inflows in February so far

Wearing leather shoes can help one navigate an overheated stock market

There are many theories on when it is a good time to buy and when to sell your equity investment

Macro data to drive stock market this week; auto stocks to remain in focus

Amid volatility ahead of February derivatives expiry, release of key monthly macroeconomic numbers is likely to drive stock market movement this week, say analysts. "With the earnings season now over, macros will take charge. Global as well domestic factors have a higher probability of driving the Indian bourses going ahead, but uncertainty will prevail given the political scenario in the country," said Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Securities & StockNote. Market participants are eagerly waiting for the announcement of election dates, he said, adding that the government's move to infuse Rs 48,239 crore in 12 PSU banks will keep the banking sector afloat; but on the whole, the markets will continue to remain tepid. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for the fourth quarter (Q4) is scheduled to come on Thursday. Also, announcement of PMI data for the manufacturing sector is due for Friday. "The market will look forward to GST Council meet output scheduled on Sunday. GDP

IL&FS Engineering, Punj Lloyd among 314 stocks trading below face value

Reliance Communication (RCom) hit a new low of Rs 4.85 and slipped below its face value of Rs 5 per share on February 6, 2019

Markets seem to be factoring in ruling party's return: Ashish Gumashta

'We see the earnings growing by 11-12% in FY19 and then improving to 17-18% in FY20', said Julius Baer's CEO Ashish Gumashta

Market reaction: Pulwama attack may push rupee to 72-mark in the short term

India's relatively strong economic growth, supportive central bank and tame inflation are likely to keep investors calm over the long-term, analysts said

India's market capitalisation down $274 billion in the past one year

The scorecard is worse for the BSE 500 index, where only one of four stocks have given positive returns since February last year

Markets are likely to find relief in a stable govt, says Sanjay Mookim

We believe a majority of investors, rightly or wrongly, are currently focused on the upcoming election and the potential volatility in stock prices around the event, says Mookim

Today's picks: From Bajaj Auto to NTPC, hot stocks to buy on Friday

Bank Nifty: Stop-short positions at 27,550. Big moves could go till 27,750, 27,050. Trend may turn negative with bull unloading

Indian equities missed global rally in Jan on account of domestic concerns

The benchmark Nifty has lost 0.3 per cent, making it one of the worst-performing markets for the month

Mid, small-cap indices tank 7% in January; analysts see more pain ahead

Earlier, in September 2018, both these indices had tanked 12.5 per cent and 16 per cent respectively

Markets slip on sharp correction in key stocks amid global rally

Sharp correction in stocks such as Zee Entertainment, Maruti, DLF weighs on investor sentiment

Six of top-10 companies add Rs 1 trillion in market cap, RIL biggest gainer

The m-cap of HUL tanked Rs 5,335.86 crore to Rs 3,77,449.84 crore and that of ITC tumbled Rs 5,266.17 crore to Rs 3,56,507.73 crore

Markets soaring high on back of Asian markets, lower inflation data

Foreign portfolio investors bought shares worth Rs 159.60 crore, while domestic institutional investors pumped in Rs 417 crore

Foseco India zooms 20% as board to consider delisting of shares from BSE

The stock up 20 per cent at Rs 1,639 on Tuesday after the company announced that its board will meet on January 25, to consider voluntary delisting of equity shares from the BSE.

Earnings growth may help Indian equities in 2019, say foreign brokerages

India's premium to other EMs is at 66 per cent compared to the historical average of 37 per cent, according to Credit Suisse

Inflation data, Q3 earnings to drive the market this week: Experts

Market would also continue taking cues from the movement of rupee, crude oil and investment trend by foreign investors

From Infosys to Tata Steel, hot stocks to watch on Thursday

For Tata Steel, keep a stop at 498 and go short

Indian market kicks off 2019 on a high note as Sensex rises 186 points

Capping off 2018 on a high note, both Sensex and Nifty clocked gains for the third straight year in a row amid positive cues from global markets and strengthening rupee