The S&P BSE Midcap and S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.4% and 1%, respectively
With rate cut expectations running high ahead of RBI meet this week, risk appetite improved especially in rate sensitive stocks
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market turned negative from positive
The IT slowdown directly threatens the well being of other industries as well as India's IT cities. This impact has not necessarily been factored in, yet.
Investors turn their attention to export-driven sectors.
Four of the founders of Infosys are seeking to raise about $1.1 billion by selling stakes in the company.
Stocks below a certain size in terms of market capitalisation don't attract much institutional interest
An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment
Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.
Sensex rose 5.8% this year, against a 3.2% rise in Nifty; Axis Bank inclusion may blunt Sensex edge
The dollar is king in an intermediate correction, says Sonali Ranade