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Sensex surges on firm global trends, fresh foreign fund

Sensex surges on firm global trends, fresh foreign fund

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were the major gainers. However, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Titan and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards.

Sensex jumps 595 points on strong global cues

Sensex jumps 595 points on strong global cues

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports, HCL Technologies, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Trent, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Eternal, Titan and Bajaj Finance were the gainers. On the other hand, Tata Steel, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Bharat Electronics, Kotak Mahindra Bank and PowerGrid were the laggards.

Sensex down 278 points; Nifty ends below 26,000

Sensex down 278 points; Nifty ends below 26,000

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Eternal, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever and Bharat Electronics were the major laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, Asian Paints and Titan were among the gainers.

Sensex falls 400 pts on weak global trends, waning rate cut hopes

Sensex falls 400 pts on weak global trends, waning rate cut hopes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics and Eternal were the major laggards. However, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and ITC were among the gainers.

Don't Exit Midcaps. Think Long Term

Don't Exit Midcaps. Think Long Term

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Stopping now would defeat the core purpose of an SIP, which is to average out the purchase cost over market cycles.'

Smallcap Index Faces Worst Year Since 2018

Smallcap Index Faces Worst Year Since 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Over 50 per cent, or 660 stocks, from the BSE 1000 index recorded negative returns during CY25.

How the equity markets will fare this week

How the equity markets will fare this week

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Global trends, tariff-related updates and trading activity of foreign investors would be the key drivers for the equity market movement this week, analysts said. Markets witnessed a strong rebound last week, with the benchmark indices surging over 4 per cent.

Foreign investors, currency movement, macro data to drive markets

Foreign investors, currency movement, macro data to drive markets

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Stock markets are likely to trade in a range-bound manner in a holiday-shortened week where trading activity of foreign investors, currency movement and global macroeconomic data announcements are expected to drive sentiments, analysts said. Several global markets may see subdued activity on account of Christmas and New Year holidays, an expert said.

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

While gold continues to provide safety after its strong 2025 rally, well-chosen real estate investments held with a long-term view remain attractive.

Stock markets end with marginal gains in volatile trade

Stock markets end with marginal gains in volatile trade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement and HCL Technologies were the only gainers. On the other hand, Eternal, Tata Motors' commercial vehicles arm, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, and Infosys were among the laggards.

Sensex climbs 261 points tracking rally in global equities

Sensex climbs 261 points tracking rally in global equities

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

From the Sensex firms, Eternal climbed 3.32 per cent. Bharti Airtel, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel and Hindustan Unilever were the other major gainers. However, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Larsen & Toubro were among the laggards.

Sensex, Nifty settle with modest gains

Sensex, Nifty settle with modest gains

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Trent, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Asian Paints, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, ITC, PowerGrid, Tata Motors Ltd's Commercial Vehicles business, and Bajaj Finserv were the gainers. Infosys, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Titan, UltraTech Cement, Maruti Suzuki India, and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

Why Smallcaps Are Under Pressure

Why Smallcaps Are Under Pressure

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Unless the primary market momentum slows, smallcap stocks will stay subdued.

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

What Are Aggressive Hybrid Funds?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Investors having a moderate-risk profile can use these funds in their retirement portfolios.

Sensex falls 344 pts amid profit-taking, foreign fund outflows

Sensex falls 344 pts amid profit-taking, foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever dropped the most by 3.20 per cent. UltraTech Cement, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were also among the laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Bharat Electronics and Sun Pharma were among the gainers.

Sensex jumps 319 points on buying in IT stocks

Sensex jumps 319 points on buying in IT stocks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Among the Sensex firms, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro were the gainers. Trent Ltd, Eternal, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever and NTPC were the laggards.

Market maturity fuelled India's IPO boom, say i-bankers

Market maturity fuelled India's IPO boom, say i-bankers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The domestic initial public offering (IPO) market is experiencing a significant surge, fuelled by the financialisation of savings, digital ease of investing, and expanding participation from both retail and institutional investors, investment bankers said on Wednesday.

Sensex jumps 1,022.50 points; Nifty inches near record high

Sensex jumps 1,022.50 points; Nifty inches near record high

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Axis Bank and Infosys were among the major gainers. Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints emerged as the laggards from the pack.

Sensex, Nifty close marginally lower after hitting fresh lifetime highs

Sensex, Nifty close marginally lower after hitting fresh lifetime highs

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India and Bajaj Finserv were the major laggards. However, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Maruti, Bharat Electronics, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Adani Ports and HCL Tech were among the gainers.

Rupee breaches 90/dollar for first time; closes at all-time low of 90.15

Rupee breaches 90/dollar for first time; closes at all-time low of 90.15

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The rupee breached 90-levels against the greenback for the first time on Wednesday, falling 6 paise to 90.02 in early trade, as banks kept buying US dollars at higher levels and FII outflows continued.

FPIs withdraw Rs 31,575 cr from equities in April so far

FPIs withdraw Rs 31,575 cr from equities in April so far

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from the country's equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India. This came following a net investment of Rs 30,927 crore in the six trading sessions from March 21 to March 28. This infusion helped reduce the overall outflow for March to Rs 3,973 crore, according to data from the depositories.

Are Passive Funds On A Comeback Trail?

Are Passive Funds On A Comeback Trail?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Passive funds appeal to investors seeking to avoid the risk of underperformance by the fund manager and minimise the need for frequent chopping and changing of funds.

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.' 'I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"' 'His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad Gita Chapter2"?' 'He particularly mentioned verse 47, where Sri Krishna tells Arjuna, "Your duty is to work without thinking of the fruits you get".' "He said, "similarly, my duty was to do what best I could do without hoping for any rewards".'

Ajit Pawar blames officials over land deal linked to son

Ajit Pawar blames officials over land deal linked to son

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said officials responsible for registering documents should have refused to process agreements that were not permissible under the law and clearly informed the parties concerned about such limitations.

Sensex tanks 593 points hit by foreign fund outflows

Sensex tanks 593 points hit by foreign fund outflows

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards. However, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, UltraTech Cement and Maruti were among the gainers.

Sensex ends down 314 points due to selling in IT and auto shares

Sensex ends down 314 points due to selling in IT and auto shares

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Infosys, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the major laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Eternal, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries were the gainers.

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Why India Is Warming Up To Reits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Currently, India has five publicly listed Reits: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks Reit, Mindspace Business Parks Reit Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust.

Equity MF inflows down 3% at Rs 24,269 cr in April

Equity MF inflows down 3% at Rs 24,269 cr in April

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Inflows into equity mutual fund (MF) schemes declined for a fourth consecutive month in April, even as systematic investment plan (SIP) inflows reached a record high of about Rs 26,632 crore.

Sensex surges 862 points tracking rally in global peers

Sensex surges 862 points tracking rally in global peers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors and HDFC Bank were among the major gainers. However, Eternal and Infosys were the laggards.

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Pvt banks may lose ground again in FY26 as credit growth lags

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

India's private-sector banks are likely to lose market share for a second consecutive year in 2025-26, as their loan books continue to expand much slower than overall bank credit.

Active banking funds fail to capitalise on PSU rally: Value Research data

Active banking funds fail to capitalise on PSU rally: Value Research data

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Sectoral funds, focused exclusively on public sector banks (PSBs), have delivered the strongest returns among domestic mutual fund (MF) categories over the past six months. However, active banking funds have significantly lagged because of their heavy tilt towards private lenders.

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Sensex up 388 points, Nifty revisits 26K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Maruti Suzuki India, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, Titan, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were among the gainers. On the other hand, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Asian Paints, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were the only laggards.

Sensex pares gains on profit-booking; ends up 130 pts

Sensex pares gains on profit-booking; ends up 130 pts

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

From the Sensex firms, Infosys climbed 3.86 per cent. HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan and Tech Mahindra were also among the gainers. However, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel and Adani Ports were among the laggards.

Sensex jumps 336 points on buying in services, telecom shares

Sensex jumps 336 points on buying in services, telecom shares

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Among the Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, HCL Technologies, Eternal, Infosys, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and UltraTech Cement were the gainers. Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PowerGrid and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

IPO Wave Hits 3 Decade Peak With 200 Filings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This marks the strongest DRHP filing tally since 1996, when 428 firms sought to enter India's equity markets.

DIIs Pump Record Rs 6 Trillion in 2025

DIIs Pump Record Rs 6 Trillion in 2025

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The strong domestic flow offset selling by foreign portfolio investors who pulled out $23.3 billion (Rs 2.03 trillion) from domestic equity markets in CY25.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Inflation data, quarterly earnings and global trends will be the major driving factors for stock markets this week, analysts said. Moreover, the trading activity of foreign investors would also influence the equity market trends.

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

'Phenomenon That Takes Place Once In A Century'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

This is the longest winning streak for gold in the last three decades.

How To Build a Flexible Health Fund

How To Build a Flexible Health Fund

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Having a separate healthcare corpus is extremely important even for those already covered by health insurance.'