Indian equities
Snapping 6-day losing streak, indices start fresh week in green
The recent consistent decline was triggered as equity investors were concerned about the persistent high inflation globally and tightening monetary policy stance by several central banks. The domestic indices had reportedly marked their longest weekly losing streak since last week.
Indices fall for sixth straight day, Sensex sheds 2.7% this week cumulatively
Shedding its entire opening gains, the domestic indices entered into the red territory later in the day on Friday. Sensex closed at 52,794 points, down 137 points or 0.3 per cent, whereas Nifty closed at 15,782 points, down 26 points or 0.2 per cent. Notably, equity investors were concerned about the persistent high inflation globally and tightening monetary policy stance by several central banks.
Equity indices up in opening deals
Sensex was up 481 points or 0.9 per cent to 53,411 points in early trade, whereas Nifty up 147 points or 0.9 per cent at 15,955 points. However, equity investors remain worried amid the persistently high inflation and tight monetary policy stance by several central banks.
Equity indices up in opening deals
Sensex was up 481 points or 0.9 per cent to 53,411 points in early trade, whereas Nifty up 147 points or 0.9 per cent at 15,955 points. However, equity investors remain worried amid the persistently high inflation and tight monetary policy stance by several central banks. India's retail inflation accelerated to 7.79 per cent in April due to high fuel and food costs.
Investors shed Rs 5 lakh cr as Dalal Street witnesses bloodbath
Market cap of all BSE-listed firms fell by Rs 5.25 lakh crore to Rs 241.10 lakh crore against Rs 246.31 lakh crore in the previous session. The Indian indices extended their fall for the fifth straight session on Thursday.
Indices fall for fifth straight session, April CPI data in focus
Also, persistent high inflation in the US also weighed on the domestic indices, as they extended their fall for the fifth straight session. Sensex closed at 52,930, down 1,158 points or 2.1 per cent, whereas Nifty was at 15,808 points, down 359 points or 2.2 per cent.
Indices extend losses, Sensex declines nearly 1K pts
Asian stocks fell as the US inflation for April stood persistently high, which dented investors' confidence. The US April inflation print came at 8.3 per cent from a year ago, slower than March's peak of 8.5 per cent. But it is the highest in over 40 years. At 11.03 a.m., Sensex was down 975 points or 1.8 per cent at 53,114, whereas Nifty was down 302 points or 1.9 per cent at 15,865.
Indices fall for fourth straight session amid high volatility
The indices opened higher to later give up all of their gains as investors awaited the US inflation data, which is expected later in the day. For fresh cues, investors would keep an eye on India's inflation for April, which is expected to be released on Thursday.
Equity indices settle low amid high volatility, rupee recovers a tad
Sensex closed at 54,364 points, down 106 points or 0.2 per cent, whereas Nifty, at 16,240 points, was down 62 points or 0.4 per cent. Among sectors, metals, power and realty fell the most while banks and FMCG ended mildly in the positive. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices severely underperformed, falling 1.98 per cent and 2.11 per cent,respectively.
Equities steady in opening deals as rupee appreciates marginally
Rupee too took a breather as it has appreciated from its all-time low of 77.42 the previous day to 77.25 this morning. Rupee has been under-pressure after global central banks started normalising policy and last week RBI too raised key interest rates. At 10.27 a.m., Sensex was 0.02 per cent down at 54,456 points, whereas Nifty was 7 points up at 16,309 points.
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