Fears around artificial intelligence (AI) sparked a global selloff in information technology (IT) stocks, dragging down domestic software shares and prompting the heaviest foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows since the second half of July 2025.
So far this year, the rupee has fallen by 4.2 per cent, the worst among its Asian peers.
'Trade deal will act as a strong trigger for market sentiment, not just for domestic investors but also for FIIs.'
While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.
The Street was following the Karnataka election closely as a test for the Modi-led BJP's prospects in the 2019 Lok Sabha poll. Investors, however, are likely to wait for the next round of state elections to judge whether the momentum is still with it.
HDFC and HDFC Bank's merger - touted as India's biggest-ever corporate merger - pumped up shares of the two entities on the bourses. Shares of Housing Finance Development Corporation (HDFC) skyrocketed 9 per cent while those of HDFC Bank zoomed 10 per cent. In comparison, the benchmark S&P BSESensex and the Nifty50 indices settled 2.2 per cent higher on Monday.
Analysts say that the focus now shifts to global events
A fall presents an opportunity to buy rate-sensitive stocks.
Though India has been one of the best-performing markets in the last two months, it has lagged some of its emerging market peers such as the Philippines, Thailand and South Africa.
UK operations of several Indian companies might take a hit.
When there is panic, you get an opportunity to get your hands on some of the good stocks.
If you are bullish on the consumption theme, consider specialised mutual funds that focus on this theme. Remember that such sectoral mutual funds should not make up more than 5% to 10% of your equity portfolio.
Brent crude prices fell to $57 a barrel on Monday from $62 a barrel.
A bonus is given to existing stockholders in proportion to the number of shares they already hold.
Participants will keenly watch fate of GST Bill in Parliament.
Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Markets taking cue on future rate cuts from RBI policy.
Index heavyweights Reliance Industries and ITC were the top losers along with ICICI Bank and SBI
Infosys, however, feels the high level of cash is an important tool to weather tough times.
FII stance, progress of monsoon, crude oil and rupee movement are likely to dictate the trend.
The outcome is beyond the market's expectation and will be a sentimental boost, say analysts.
Rate-sensitive sectors like banks, auto and realty witnessed strong buying demand in trades today
IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.
Experts feel select companies in banking, automobiles, financial services & real estate will gain from lower interest rates
The Indian indices also offer one of the lowest dividend yields.
Analysts mostly prefer domestic plays beside select films with foreign exposure.
The derivatives expiry on Thursday is also expected to add to the volatility.
New strategy for Infosys by October, says Nandan Nilekani. New chairman's other priorities: Hiring CEO, reviewing Panaya probe reports.
I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.
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