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GDP growth projection spooks markets; Sensex down 51 points

GDP growth projection spooks markets; Sensex down 51 points

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Adani Ports, UltraTech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, NTPC and State Bank of India were the major laggards. Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, ITC, Asian Paints, HCL Tech and Maruti were among the gainers.

Sensex spurts 454 points; Nifty closes above 23,300

Sensex spurts 454 points; Nifty closes above 23,300

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, State Bank of India, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Asian Paints were the other gainers. However, Zomato, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti and Tata Motors were among the laggards.

Sensex plunges 824 pts to 7-month low as IT, oil, gas shares tank

Sensex plunges 824 pts to 7-month low as IT, oil, gas shares tank

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Benchmark BSE Sensex tanked 824 points to settle at a fresh seven-month low on Monday following heavy selling in IT and oil & gas shares amid weak global trends. The 30-share BSE barometer plunged by 824.29 points or 1.08 per cent to close at 75,366.17 with 23 of its constituents ending lower and seven with gains. During the day the index moved between a high of 75,925.72 and a low of 75,267.59.

Sensex, Nifty rebound amid easing inflation, buying in bank, energy stocks

Sensex, Nifty rebound amid easing inflation, buying in bank, energy stocks

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Adani Ports jumped over 5 per cent. NTPC, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Zomato, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, IndusInd Bank and Maruti were among the other big gainers. From the 30-share pack, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and UltraTech Cement were the other laggards.

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

'Investors: Stay Calm. Avoid Speculative Investment Behaviour'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

'My advice: Don't mark your portfolio to market every day. Focus on survival.'

Intense selling in select index majors; Sensex, Nifty end down

Intense selling in select index majors; Sensex, Nifty end down

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Among the 30-share Sensex blue-chip firms, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors, Maruti, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and State Bank of India were the biggest laggards. Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Adani Ports and Tata Consultancy Services were among the gainers.

RIL, Airtel stocks rise after SpaceX deal

RIL, Airtel stocks rise after SpaceX deal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Shares of Reliance Industries as well as Bharti Airtel began the trade on a positive note on Wednesday after the two firms announced their partnerships with Elon Musk's SpaceX for providing high-speed internet services in India. Bharti Airtel stock opened with a gain of 5.49 pc to hit a high of Rs 1,388.25 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Soon, it pared all gains and traded 0.77 per cent lower to Rs 1,650.10 per piece.

Sensex rises 227 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Sensex rises 227 points on buying in blue-chip stocks

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Unilever and HDFC Bank were the biggest gainers. Bajaj Finance climbed nearly 2 per cent after the company reported an 18 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 4,308 crore for the December quarter.

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Stock markets to end 2024 with positive returns despite roller coaster ride

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Dalal Street had a roller coaster ride in 2024 from shattering record after record to facing heavy correction off-late but equity markets still rewarded investors with positive returns, driven by a surge in domestic fund flows and a resilient macro landscape. The first half of the year saw robust corporate earnings, a surge in domestic flows, and a resilient macro landscape, driving the Nifty to an all-time high of 26,277.35 in September 2024, according to Motilal Oswal Wealth Management.

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Must Read: Advice For SIP Investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'Regardless of whether you invest Rs 100 or Rs 1 crore per month, risk is inevitable.' 'Positive returns at the end of the year can never be guaranteed.' 'This is a fundamental truth every SIP investor must grasp.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

In an eventful week ahead, stock market investors will take cues from major events like the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the upcoming Union Budget and Q3 earnings, analysts said.

Markets rebound on buying in blue-chips

Markets rebound on buying in blue-chips

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Among Sensex shares, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, Power Grid, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank advanced. Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Zomato, HCL Tech, State Bank of India, Hindustan Unilever and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards.

Rupee falls 22 paise to 87.41 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 22 paise to 87.41 against US dollar in early trade

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The rupee declined 22 paise to 87.41 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday after the latest tariff announcements from the US weighed on emerging currencies, including the rupee. Forex traders said the latest tariff announcements from the US have sent shockwaves through global markets, strengthening the dollar.

Spike in crude oil price, FII outflows spook markets

Spike in crude oil price, FII outflows spook markets

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Zomato cracked nearly 7 per cent. Power Grid, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma and UltraTech Cement were the other major laggards. In contrast, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services and IndusInd Bank were the gainers.

Sebi tweaks benchmarking norms for MFs

Sebi tweaks benchmarking norms for MFs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has tweaked the benchmarking norms for mutual fund (MF) schemes in a bid to bring more uniformity. The regulator has introduced a two-tiered structure for benchmarking of schemes and all the benchmarks followed should be total return index (TRI). According to the circular, the first-tier benchmark shall be reflective of the category of the scheme, and the second-tier benchmark should be demonstrative of the fund manager's investment style or strategy within the category.

Sensex rallies 741 pts Nifty ends above 23,500

Sensex rallies 741 pts Nifty ends above 23,500

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Nestle surged 4.25 per cent after the FMCG major reported 4.94 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 688.01 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. IndusInd Bank, Titan, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, ITC and Maruti were the other major gainers. ITC Hotels, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank were among the laggards.

'Unable To Crack UPSC. Please Help!'

'Unable To Crack UPSC. Please Help!'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

rediffGURU Major Inderpaul Singh (retd) offers career guidance and helps students and individuals handle challenges in their professional lives.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selloff in banking, IT stocks

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selloff in banking, IT stocks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

From the Sensex pack, Zomato, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Tech and ITC were the major laggards. On the other hand, Tata Motors, Nestle, Titan, Hindustan Unilever and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Sensex, Nifty end in red on foreign fund outflows

Sensex, Nifty end in red on foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

During the day, it tanked 634.38 points or 0.78 per cent to 80,050.07. The NSE Nifty declined 137.15 points or 0.56 per cent to 24,198.85. "The near-term market construct has turned weak, with FIIs turning sellers on rallies.

Global funds' asset under custody see second-worst plunge amid market rout

Global funds' asset under custody see second-worst plunge amid market rout

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Global fund managers witnessed one of their largest-ever declines in assets under custody (AUC) during the ongoing correction in the Indian markets, as stocks came under pressure from foreign outflows and the weakening rupee.

Fastest to 14,000! Kohli Breaks Another Sachin Record

Fastest to 14,000! Kohli Breaks Another Sachin Record

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Kohli reached the landmark in just 287 innings, shattering Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 350 innings.

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Markets join global selloff; Sensex sinks below 80k

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Equity benchmark Sensex on Thursday plunged about 965 points to crash below the 80,000 level due to heavy selling in global equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate cuts next year. Besides, deep losses in consumer durables, banking and IT stocks amid foreign fund outflows added to the gloom, analysts said.

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Sharath's contribution to the game goes beyond the staggering numbers, including seven gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, two path-breaking bronze medals at the Asian Games and five appearances at the Summer Olympics.

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in highly volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty settle almost flat in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

From the 30 blue-chip stocks, Power Grid, State Bank of India, Titan, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports and Infosys were among the laggards. In contrast, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC and Zomato were among the gainers.

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Cooking gas or Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been raised by Rs 50 per cylinder by distribution companies, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Despite Sanctions, India's Russian Oil Imports Surge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Russian shipments averaged 1.67 million barrels per day in January compared to 1.48 million bpd in December and 1.53 million bpd a year earlier.

Sensex pares intra-day high to end up 598 points

Sensex pares intra-day high to end up 598 points

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Adani Ports surged nearly 6 per cent. NTPC, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries were the other big gainers. Bharti Airtel, ITC, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the laggards.

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Slowing credit growth, margin pressure await banks in 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

In 2025 banks are in for challenges such as pressure on margins and slowing credit growth. With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. However, deposit rates are expected to adjust more gradually, which could impact the net interest margin (NIM) - a key measure of profitability for banks.

10 Stocks That Soared While Market Sank

10 Stocks That Soared While Market Sank

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The stocks are largely from sectors such as chemicals, finance and cement, which struggled earlier but the worse seems to be behind them.

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Housing prices rise 10% in Q3 in 8 cities, Delhi-NCR tops

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Housing prices appreciated at an average of 10 per cent during the December quarter across eight major cities on strong demand, higher input cost, according to a report by CREDAI, Colliers and Liases Foras. Realtors' body CREDAI, real estate consultant Colliers India, and data analytic firm Liases Foras on Tuesday released their joint report, which showed that Delhi-NCR saw a maximum appreciation of 31 pc annually during the October-December period of 2024.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Corporate earnings from blue-chips like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Donald Trump's swearing-in as the US President, and trading activity of foreign investors are the key factors to drive equity markets this week, analysts said. Trump will be sworn in as the US president for a second term on Monday. This week, several key Nifty-50 companies, including BPCL, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Dr Reddy's, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel and ICICI Bank are scheduled to announce their financial results.

India bought 112 bn euro worth of Russian oil since Ukraine war

India bought 112 bn euro worth of Russian oil since Ukraine war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

India, the world's third largest oil consuming and importing nation, spent 112.5 billion euro (about Rs 1.5 lakh crore) on buying crude oil from Russia since the start of the Ukraine war, a European think tank said on Thursday. The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) released a report on payments to Russia for fossil fuels since February 24, 2022. "According to our estimates, since the beginning of the war, Russia earned EUR 835 billion in revenue from fossil fuel exports," it said.

Crude prices at 6-month low levels fuel stocks of OMCs

Crude prices at 6-month low levels fuel stocks of OMCs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Shares of Oil marketing companies (OMCs) extended their gains for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday after crude oil prices plunged to six-month lows in the international markets, which boosted investor sentiments. Traders said the OMC stocks gained with crude oil prices hovering below $70 per barrel after OPEC-plus decision to increase output from April, a move which is expected to favour Indian refiners with added marketing margins on retail fuel.

Invest Rs 5k For 25 Years: See How Much You Can Make

Invest Rs 5k For 25 Years: See How Much You Can Make

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Investing is not just about setting aside money -- it's about making it work for you, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Sensex rises 226 pts on buying in bank, auto stocks

Sensex rises 226 pts on buying in bank, auto stocks

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

From the 30 blue-chip pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle and ICICI Bank were the biggest gainers. State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Zomato, UltraTech Cement and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty surge on buying in IT stocks

Sensex, Nifty surge on buying in IT stocks

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, HCL Technologies, and Tech Mahindra were the biggest gainers. NTPC and Asian Paints were the laggards.

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Domestic steel prices rise but looming global trade war sparks concerns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Domestic steel prices have seen an increase over the past couple of months in anticipation of a safeguard duty, but a looming global trade war is likely to weigh as threat of import rises and prospect of export flounders. Data from BigMint showed that in March 2025, hot rolled coil (HRC) prices ex-Mumbai increased by Rs 600 per tonne month-on-month (M-o-M), rising from Rs 48,400 per tonne in February to Rs 49,000 per tonne.

Sensex, Nifty settle nearly 1% higher; Bharti Airtel, RIL among top gainers

Sensex, Nifty settle nearly 1% higher; Bharti Airtel, RIL among top gainers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel, Hindustan Unilever, Titan and Tata Motors were the biggest gainers. Power Grid, Nestle, State Bank of India and Infosys were the laggards.

'WPL will be key for India's ODI World Cup success'

'WPL will be key for India's ODI World Cup success'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India and Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will play a crucial role in the team's preparation for the ODI World Cup, which India is hosting later this year. She also highlighted the impressive performance of the India U-19 women's team, who recently won their second T20 World Cup title. Mumbai Indians' bowling coach and team mentor, Jhulan Goswami, expressed confidence in the team's composition and the impact of the WPL on women's cricket in India.

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

State Bank of India, NTPC, ITC, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were also among the major laggards. In contrast, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Axis Bank were among the gainers.