US dollar, rising yields, and valuation concerns: Key challenges for Indian markets in 2025
The post-Covid recovery in the market has given excellent returns to investors. In less than five years, Nifty has more than tripled and the broader market has impressively outperformed. Going forward, there are some strong headwinds, particularly external, which might impact the market. There are tailwinds, too, which can prevent a sharp correction in the…
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FIIs begin 2025 with $2 billion selloff in 7 days. 6 reasons driving the exodus
As Indian households continue to pour their savings into stocks both via demat accounts and mutual funds, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are finding it easier to take some money off the table. Ahead of the action-packed next few weeks with ongoing Q3 earnings season, Donald Trump’s swearing-in on January 20, Fed meeting outcome on January…
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Sensex slips over 200 points, Nifty below 24,450; financial and bank stocks drag
Indian blue-chip equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty50, reversed their early gains and traded in the red on Friday. While IT stocks gained after TCS met its quarterly profit estimates, the gains were offset by declines in index heavyweight Reliance Industries and banking and financial stocks. The BSE Sensex was trading 217 points, or 0.28%,…
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Financial, IT stocks lift Sensex over 700 points higher, Nifty tops 23,950
Defying losses in Asian markets, Indian benchmark equity indices opened higher on Thursday, driven by gains in financial, auto, and IT stocks ahead of the quarterly earnings season starting next week. The BSE Sensex rose 699 points, or 0.86%, to 79,189, while the Nifty50 advanced 209.60 points, or 0.88%, to 23,952 as of 11:10 am….
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Will the stock market crash in 2025? Watch out for these 6 risk factors
After a historic nine-year streak of positive returns, a wave of optimism has swept over Nifty bulls, with many anticipating another year of double-digit gains in 2025. However, the second half of 2024 served as a stark reminder to new investors of a timeless truth: Dalal Street is far from a one-way ride. The undercurrents…
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Only global factors can stop Sensex from hitting record high in 2025: Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One
Indian equities will surpass all-time highs and reach a whole new level in 2025, but global factorsβsuch as Trump’s decisions, US Fed’s statements, or a major geopolitical flare-upβcould play spoilsport, says Aamar Deo Singh, Sr. Vice President of Research at Angel One. Edited excerpts from a chat: The market’s mood can shift quickly from bullish…
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Sensex rises over 500 points, Nifty above 23,900; auto stocks lead
In line with Asian markets, Indian benchmark equity indices opened on a flat note on Friday amid a thin year-end trading, with broad-based gains observed across all the sectors. The 30-stock BSE Sensex surged by over 524 points, trading 0.67% higher at 78,947.57, while the Nifty rose by 161 points, or 0.68%, to stay above…
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Year-ender 2024: Pharma takes pole position for 2025 race with 39% index returns, 9 multibaggers. Which stocks to buy?
Pharma sector is expected to end as the top performer of 2024, closely followed by realty while the third spot could be occupied by consumer durables. Eight other sectors have delivered double-digit returns, outperforming the BSE Sensex on the year-to-date basis while energy, FMCG, banking and manufacturing have turned out to be market laggards.The BSE…
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Sensex rejig in December: Zomato to see $513 million inflows amid shake-up for 6 stocks!
The BSE Sensex undergoes its periodic rebalancing on December 23, to reflect Indiaβs evolving market dynamics. Food delivery firm Zomato replaces steel giant JSW Steel in the 30-share benchmark index. This reshuffle is set to drive $513 million in inflows into Zomato, while JSW Steel faces $252 million in outflows as institutional investors adjust portfolios,…
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F&O Stock Strategy: How to trade Ipca Laboratories and Hindustan Petroleum
In a highly volatile trading session today, benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex extended their losing streak to a fifth day, weighed down by IT and realty stocks. The market was trading in red throughout the day. By noon, the Sensex had slipped 420 points, or 0.5%, to 78,792, while the Nifty was down 112 points,…
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