Mumbai: India’s Volatility Index, or VIX, a fear gauge of the stock market, surged to a 14-month high fuelled by growing expectations of sharp swings in equities in the run-up to the outcome of the general elections early in June. The index, which gained 2.7% on Tuesday to close at 17.05, has gained over 35% … Read more
The Indian market fell for the third straight day as traders preferred to book profits amid expensive valuations. The S&P BSE Sensex fell nearly 400 points while the Nifty50 managed to hold on to 22,300 levels. “Despite positive global cues, the domestic market continued to consolidate. The domestic market is witnessing profit booking due to … Read more
Nity on Tuesday ended 140 points lower to form a long negative candle pattern with a minor lower shadow on the daily chart and found support around the 50-day exponential moving average at 22,240 levels. The lower tops and bottoms on the daily chart are intact and the present weakness could be in line with … Read more
Brokerage Investec upgraded Marico to a buy from hold, Jefferies maintained a buy rating on Godrej Consumer, JPMorgan maintained an underweight rating on Gujarat Gas, and a neutral stance on Lupin. We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources: Investec on Marico: Buy| Target Rs 616 Investec … Read more
With Nifty and Sensex trading close to all-time peak levels, Vinit Sambre, Head-Equities, DSP Mutual Fund, says there are looming risks to earnings growth over the upcoming quarters, primarily due to persistently weak consumption trends and the possibility of reduced government spending during election periods. “Given the elevated expectations and rich valuations, there is no … Read more
Mumbai: The old stock market adage ‘Sell in May and go away’ has not been proven true consistently for Indian equities for several years now. Benchmark Nifty, which closed at 22,604 on Tuesday after hitting a new high of 22,783 during the day, has closed positive in May on seven occasions in the last 10 … Read more
State-owned Coal India is expected to put up a strong operational show for the quarter ended March 2024, led by lower employee costs. The previous year quarter included arrears of earlier years. The company will announce its quarterly results on May 2. Net profit for the fourth quarter is seen rising around 37% year-on-year, while … Read more
Ambuja Cements reported a standalone net profit of Rs 532 crore for the quarter ended March 2024, which is higher by 6% year-on-year. The company had clocked a profit of Rs 502 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations during the fourth quarter increased 12% year-on-year to Rs 4,780 crore, compared with … Read more
Nifty on Wednesday ended about 39 points lower to form a Shooting Star pattern on the daily chart to indicate a strong possibility of further weakness from current levels. The short-term moving averages are just below the price action and should continue to support the indices on any decline. Support for Nifty is now seen … Read more
The 2024 general election outcome would not have any major long-term effect on the equity markets, according to equity advisory firm FidelFolio. In its report titled ‘Deciphering Market Trends: Navigating Pre-Election Dynamics and Global Turbulence,’ FideFolio stated that the Nifty 50 is expected to be between 30,000 and 35,000 points in 3 years. According to … Read more
