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India gains at the expense of Russia and Brazil
This flight of capital began in early August due to risk-aversion created first by rising geopolitical tensions due to North Korean aggression and second by the US Fed's decision to shrink its balance sheet
So far this month, another $4.5 billion (Rs 33,000 crore) has flown into domestic stocks.
Thus far in FY21, BSE, NSE have rallied 70 per cent and 71 per cent, respectively.
Aviation companies were in focus with all the three airliners SpiceJet, InterGlobe Aviation and Jet Airways adding in the range of 2% to 3% on the BSE
Asset managers are betting big on ETFs these days.
Metal stocks were trading under pressure while IT, auto, realty stocks gained in today's deals
The broader markets were firm with mid-caps and small-caps gaining 1-1.4 per cent on the BSE.
The incidence of shareholder activism in India is more than that in other Asian countries, according to a BNP Paribas Asia Strategy report.
Since its peak, the S&P BSE Sensex has dropped nearly 3,000 points.
The top four countries account for 60.3% of the total worldwide HNWI population.
Nifty PSU Bank index gained 1% led by Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Syndicate Bank and IDBI Bank
Indian funds did better than Asian ones in only four of the 10 months -- till October. Despite much market optimism, presumably around policy interventions and guided by buoyant flows, India's macro backdrop may be turning for the worse.
The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.
Markets extended gains for the fourth consecutive day tracking gains in banks, capital goods and oil and gas majors.
'If the Union Budget can provide incentives for animal spirits to come as well as induce demand stimulus and consumption, the Budget would have done a wonderful job.'
From the 30-share pack, 24 companies fell, with Yes Bank emerging as the top loser, dropping 8.36 per cent, followed by NTPC, M&M and Vedanta.
Its time the RBI, govt pushes reforms to boost global investment
Shares of IT companies were in focus with the Nifty IT and S&P BSE IT index gaining more than 2% in an otherwise lower market
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was strong
The Sensex ended below 28,000 for the second straight day at 27,869.
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap added over 1% to finish at record closing high
Financial, capital goods, IT, power and oil and gas sector stocks hogged the limelight, helped indices to reclaim their key level.
The broadening of the market rally sends the signal that growth will be broad-based, observes Akash Prakash.
ITC, Sun Pharma, Cipla and Tata Steel were top gainers on BSE Sensex
When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.
Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.
Analysts agree China, Greece and US Fed developments need careful monitoring but India should gain, over time, from relative rise of the dollar and fall in commodity prices.
Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.
'Infusion of fresh capital, handsome growth in deposits and focus on recovery should bring Yes Bank back on the growth path in the next financial year,' observes Tamal Bandyopodhyay.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 301 points to close at 25,490 and the Nifty50 fell 86 points to end at 7,815.
'... Whether an incumbent is voted back or a coalition forms a new government except for a temporary disruption for a few weeks.'
SBI plunged over 3% after posting a 34.57% fall in net profit to Rs 2,538 crore for the quarter ended September 2016 on rise in provisions for non-performing loans.
Market breadth depicted strength. There were almost 3 gainers against every loser on BSE
Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.
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