Mid-cap and small-cap stocks have long been attractive for their high return potential. The Nifty Midcap index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty index for the fourth straight month in July (till date), rising 4.7 percent as against a 3.4 percent gain in Nifty. In 2024 as well, the mid-cap index […]
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Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research at HDFC Securities, believes the market will witness some profit booking post the Budget. However, Jasani added that after some correction, in case of no negative news, it will attempt to go higher again. Suggesting a market strategy with the Union Budget in mind, […]
The Union Budget has consistently driven trends in the Indian market. The upcoming Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 is expected to prioritise capital expenditure, emphasise manufacturing growth, and ensure macroeconomic stability. Historically, Union Budget announcements significantly influence the stock market, shaping sector trends based on government policies and […]
The first reaction to the general election result was negative with a 5.9% decline in the Nifty index on June 4, though the market ended last quarter up 9.7% from where it closed that day. The initial reaction was no surprise since the failure of the BJP to obtain the […]
Indian benchmark indices continued their record-high run on Thursday for the second straight session. The Sensex rose 406 points to its new high of 80,392.64 while the broader Nifty gained 114.5 points to its peak of 24,401. The Sensex reached the 80,000 mark for the first time on July 3. […]
Going ahead, the brokerage sees limited short-term upside for the Nifty due to high valuations and a lack of positive catalysts. Despite this, the pause is viewed as a temporary phase in a long-term bull market, with a low likelihood of a significant correction. SAMCO maintains a positive outlook on […]
Edited excerpts: Market has been on a high, will it remain the same ahead of election results or will there be a correction? Markets work like discounting machines that often incorporate forward-looking events into current prices. They typically show a reversal only when unexpected surprises occur. Events like election results […]
In the run-up to the election results, the benchmark indices, including the Nifty50 and Sensex, have witnessed a decline of 1.5-2 percent over the past five sessions but rose a bit in today’s deals. Adding to the unease, the Volatility Index (VIX) has surged to around 24, significantly higher than […]
The surge comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a substantial ₹2.1 lakh crore dividend to the government. This development is a significant macroeconomic positive for the market, with direct implications for the fiscal deficit and bond yields. “The infusion of funds is akin to an indirect rate […]
The Indian market has been exceptionally volatile in the month of May. After falling over 3 percent in the first half, it rebounded a bit and is now down around 0.4 percent this month. The volatility has been attributed to some concerns surrounding the election results as well as the […]