Episodes
The market succumbed to profit booking in the second half of the trading session on Monday. Traders edged away from riskier assets amid renewed concerns about covid, inflationary pressure in the US, and the outcome of the upcoming Fed meeting. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,283.42, down 503.25 points or 0.86%. The Nifty was at 17,368.25, down 143.05 points or 0.82%.
Published 12/13/21
Markets ended flat on Friday. The BSE Sensex closed at 58,786.67, down 20.46 points or 0.03%. The Nifty was at 17,511.30, down 5.55 points or 0.03%.
Published 12/10/21
Markets ended higher for the third consecutive session on Thursday helped by positive global cues. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,807.13, up 157.45 points or 0.27%. The Nifty ended at 17,516.85, up 47.10 points or 0.27%.
Published 12/09/21
Markets rose for the second consecutive session on Wednesday as fears of Omicron variant of Covid subsided while Reserve Bank of India’s dovish stance boosted investor confidence. The BSE Sensex ended at 58,649.68, up 1016.03 points or 1.76%. The Nifty was at 17,469.75, up 293.05 points or 1.71%. Realty, Metals, Auto, Telecom, IT and Bank indices rose the most. Bajaj Finance, Maruti, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, and Asian Paints were top gainers in the Sensex. Only two stocks...
Published 12/08/21
Markets clawed back, gaining nearly 2% on Tuesday as strength in global equities led confidence. Global markets traded with optimism on reports that the Omicron strain may not be as severe as expected. The BSE Sensex ended at 57,633.65, up 886.51 points or 1.56%. The Nifty was at 17,145.85, up 233.60 points or 1.38%.
Published 12/07/21
Markets fell sharply on Monday as investors turned jittery due to increase in number of Omicron variant of covid cases in India. Weakness in Asian peers also added to overall nervousness. The BSE Sensex ended at 56,747.14, down 949.32 or 1.65%. The Nifty was at 16,912.25, down 284.45 points or 1.65%.
Published 12/06/21
Markets extended gains for a second consecutive session on Thursday., shrugging off weak global cues. Firm domestic economic data continued to boost investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex closed at 58,461.29, up 776.50 points or 1.35%. The Nifty was at 17,401.65, up 234.75 points or 1.37%. Among sectors, Power, Oil & Gas, and IT indices rose the most. HDFC, Powergrid, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, and Tech Mahindra were top gainers in the Sensex. Among laggards were ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and...
Published 12/03/21
Markets extended gains for second consecutive session on Thursday., shrugging off weak global cues. Firm domestic economic data continued to boost investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex closed at 58,461.29, up 776.50 points or 1.35%. The Nifty was at 17,401.65, up 234.75 points or 1.37%.
Published 12/02/21
Indian markets made a strong rebound on Wednesday as recovery in the domestic economy boosted investor confidence. However, the risks of omicron covid variant stays while the Fed’s signal of tighter monetary policy ahead to tackle economic risks from elevated inflation may drain FII money out of India. The BSE Sensex ended at 57,684.79, up 619.92 points or 1.09%. The Nifty was at 17,166.90, up 183.70 points or 1.08%.
Published 12/01/21
Markets ended another volatile session on Tuesday in negative note. The BSE Sensex ended at 57,064.87, down 195.71 points or 0.34%. The Nifty closed at 16,983.20, down 70.75 points or 0.41%.
Published 11/30/21
It was a roller coaster ride for markets in a volatile session but benchmark indices eventually ended on the higher side on Monday. The BSE Sensex ended at 57,260.58, gaining 153.43 points or 0.27%. The Nifty closed at 17,053.95, up 27.50 points or 0.16%.
Published 11/29/21
Markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,636.01, down 372.32 points or 0.62%. The Nifty was at 17,764.80, down 133.85 points or 0.75%. It was a historic day on Dalal Street as India’s biggest ever IPO Paytm got listed. Shares of One 97 Communication Ltd, the company that runs the Paytm payments service made a disappointing stock markets debut on Thursday. On the NSE, the stock was listed at Rs 1950, a 9.30% discount over the issue price of...
Published 11/18/21
Markets traded volatile in a range and lost over half a percent on Wednesday, continuing the consolidation phase. The first half was dull as the benchmark indices hovered in a narrow range but profit-taking in the final hours pushed markets in the red. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,008.33, down 314.04 points or 0.52%. The Nifty was at 17,898.65, down 100.55 points or 0.56%.
Published 11/17/21
Markets ended lower on Tuesday after a volatile session. RBI’s statement that equity market valuations are stretched dented investor sentiments. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,322.37, down 396.34 points or 0.65%. The Nifty closed at 17,999.20, down 110.25 points or 0.61%.
Published 11/16/21
Markets closed flat on Monday. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,718.71, up 32.02 points or 0.05%. The Nifty was at 18,109.45, up 6.70 points or 0.04%. Shares of Policybazaar’s, parent company, PB Fintech Limited made a steady stock markets listing. The stock was listed at Rs 1150, a 17.34% premium over its issue price of Rs 980 a piece. Shares of Sigachi Industries made a spectacular stellar debut as it was listed at Rs 598.50, a 267% premium over its issue price of Rs 163.
Published 11/15/21
Markets made a strong rebound on Friday as worries about inflation pressures faded. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,686.69, up 767 points or 1.28%. The Nifty was at 18,102.75, up 229.15 points or 1.28%.
Published 11/12/21
Markets were under pressure on Thursday as global inflation worries continued to dent sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,919.69, down 433.13 points or 0.72%. The Nifty was at 17,873.60, down 143.60 points or 0.80%.
Published 11/11/21
Markets closed lower for the second consecutive session on Wednesday as global inflationary fears have returned. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,352.82, down 80.63 points or 0.13%. The Nifty was at 18,017.20, down 27.05 points or 0.15%. Shares of Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, made a stellar stock markets debut on Wednesday. The stock was listed at Rs 2018, a 79.37% premium over its issue price.
Published 11/10/21
Markets ended flat on Tuesday. Benchmark indices opened flat and remained rangebound for the session with a minor negative bias. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,433.45, down 112.16 points or 0.19%. The Nifty was at 18,044.25, down 24.30 points or 0.13%.
Published 11/09/21
Markets closed higher for the second consecutive session on Monday as investors returned to trade after a Diwali break. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,545.61, up 477.99 points or 0.80%. The Nifty closed at 18,068.55, up 151.75 points or 0.85%.
Published 11/08/21
Markets closed lower on Wednesday, ahead of Mahurat trading tomorrow. All eyes would be on the US Federal Reserve meeting tonight. While no action is expected on the rates, commentary on tapering, growth and inflation would be key things to watch out for. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,771.92, down 257.14 points or 0.43%.The Nifty was at 17,829.20, down 59.75 points or 0.33%.
Published 11/03/21
Markets ended lower on Tuesday reversing part of the gains made on the previous day. Investors remained nervous ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,029.06, down 109.40 points or 0.18%. The Nifty closed at 17,888.95, down 40.70 points or 0.23%.
Published 11/02/21
Markets made a strong rebound gaining nearly one and a half percent on Monday, taking a breather after the recent fall. Global equities supported domestic investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,138.46, up 831.53 points or 1.40%. The Nifty was at17,929.65, up 258 points or 1.46%.
Published 11/01/21
Sell-off continued in Indian equities as markets dived another percent on Friday. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,306.93, down 677.77 points or 1.13%. The Nifty was at 17,671.65, down 185.60 points or 1.04%. Among sectors, Realty, Consumer Durables, and Auto gained the most, while Banks and IT indices fell. UltraTech Cement, Dr. Reddy’s, Maruti, Tata Steel, and Titan were top gainers in the Sensex. Among laggards were Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and L&T.
Published 10/29/21
Weak global sentiment dragged Indian markets on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex ended at 61,143.33, down 206.93 points or 0.34%. The Nifty was at 18,210.95, down 57.45 points or 0.31%.
Published 10/27/21