'If the NDA comes to power with 320-330 plus seats, then we could see some correction. We could possibly see a level of 19,500 to 20,000.' 'If the NDA comes to power with a majority of 400-plus, we could see the markets going to about 23,500-24,000 levels.' 'And from there we could see some correction because markets are expensive at this point of time and a correction is overdue.'
Amidst concerns of liquidity crunch due to weak sentiments in stock markets across the globe, investors have started winding up their positions in commodities such as gold, silver and nickel. Investors are selling off their positions in commodities market globally because of the liquidity crisis owing to weak stock market trends internationally, analysts said.
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Appearing unruffled by over 600-point plunge in stock market on Thursday morning, finance minister P Chidambaram said every movement in the bourses did not require a comment.
Investors' wealth on Thursday tumbled over Rs 2.81 lakh crore as stocks declined in line with selloff in global equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark index tanked 581.21 points or 1 per cent to settle at 57,276.94. During the day, it cracked 1,418.79 points to 56,439.36. In tandem with weak trend in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms tanked Rs 2,81,147.38 crore to Rs 2,59,97,419.48 crore.
The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales.
From the 30-share Sensex pack, NTPC, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Maruti and Power Grid were among the major laggards. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Infosys and ICICI Bank were the gainers.
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Investors became poorer by over Rs 4.47 lakh crore on Friday as markets faced severe drubbing, mirroring weak trends in global equities. The 30-share BSE benchmark dived 866.65 points or 1.56 per cent to settle at 54,835.58. During the day, it tumbled 1,115.48 points or 2 per cent to 54,586.75.
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'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.'
Tata Steel was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 8.59 per cent, followed by Tata Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Sun Pharmaceutical, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and NTPC, were the major laggards. On the other hand, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, ITC, Asian Paints and Axis Bank were among the gainers.
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.
'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'
The common Indian is already under pressure from rising inflation, investments giving poor returns and lower salary hikes too!
The Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensex plummeted to 16,865.58 on Monday early morning trade, down 440.29 points or -2.54%, while the Nifty crashed to 5,077.05 points, down 134.20 or 2.58%.
The week's losses wiped out investor wealth worth Rs 18.43 trillion, with the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms now at Rs 441 trillion.
Japan's financial woes mount as the Tokyo Stock Exchange saw one of the worst crashes on Monday.
Tata Motors is hoping to beat its target year of 2030 and have 30 per cent of its portfolio comprising electric vehicles (EVs), according to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who was speaking at the company's last annual general meeting (AGM) ahead if its demerger.
'It won't be a V-shaped recovery. It'll be consolidation.' 'Investors might exit during that grind. It'll be painful.'
Pakistan's Ministry of Economic Affairs X account was hacked and a fake appeal was posted, calling for more international loans to help defuse tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. The post urged the international community to help de-escalate the situation and requested more loans to address "heavy losses" caused by the tensions. The hacking incident occurred during a crucial meeting of the IMF executive board to decide on the next installment of a USD 7 billion loan for Pakistan.
"Finance Minister P Chidamabaram is blaming US recession for fall in stock markets, but the markets are falling after the budget and government's failure to compensate the exporters hit by rupee appreciation," BJP deputy leader V K Malhotra said in Lok Sabha.
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In the midst of the stock market benchmark tanking over 1,000 points before some partial recovery on Friday, Securities and Exchange Board chairman C B Bhave said the regulator is keeping a close watch on the developements and there is no reason to be worried. "I have confirmation from both of the stock exchanges that they have seen nothing unusual in the market today. We are keeping a close watch on this," Bhave told a private television channel.
Pakistan on Friday said that the X account of its ministry of economic affairs was hacked and an appeal was posted on it for more international loans to meet the 'heavy losses' caused by the current tensions with India.
Investors' wealth slumped over Rs 8.77 lakh crore on Monday as concerns over surging COVID-19 cases in the country roiled the equity market. The 30-share BSE benchmark index plunged 1,707.94 points or 3.44 per cent to close at 47,883.38. During the day, it nosedived 1,897.88 points to 47,693.44. Tracking losses in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 8,77,435.5 crore to Rs 2,00,85,806.37 crore.
The market meltdown triggered by the US debt downgrade continued with full force on Tuesday too as the Indian stock markets tanked again.
founder-president of the Investors' Grievances Forum Kirit Somaiya says the finance minister along with the market regulator Sebi were responsible for the market crash on October 17.
India is home to more than 100 million diabetics, and the demand for anti-diabetic drugs is on the rise -- the Rs 20,611 crore anti-diabetic drug market in India is growing at 9 per cent or so.
The interplay between domestic and foreign capital will shape India's equity markets.
The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19.
Current stock market volatility is making investors wary. There is no clear direction as to how markets will pan out over the next couple of months. In such times, a staggered approach to investing can be a good option.
BSE Mid-cap index ended lower by over 2.5% and BSE Small-cap index tumbled over 3%.
Among Sensex shares, Zomato, NTPC, Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra and Axis Bank were the major laggards. UltraTech Cement and HCL Technologies were the only gainers.
If good stocks were available at throwaway prices, penny stocks found no takers. For instance, Hari Gundecha faced a strange dilemma. He had made profits, buying into Harig Crankshafts when the stock was quoting at Rs 1.30 a share but he could not exit the stock on Tuesday. The stock had run up to Rs 7.61 a share and was quoting at Rs 4.48 a share on Tuesday.
You could invest if you have missed the earlier rally, you could churn your portfolio to move towards better quality stocks or funds and you could even clear your loans by some profit booking
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