Benchmark indices experienced a downturn in early trade on Thursday due to weak trends in Asian markets and foreign fund outflows. The BSE Sensex declined by 149.41 points after hitting a new all-time high, while the Nifty dipped by 47.45 points.
The Sensex reached a new all-time high in early trade on Wednesday, climbing 134.64 points to 78,188.16, while the Nifty rose 28.2 points to 23,749.50. However, both indices later faced volatility and traded flat amid profit-taking.
The Indian stock market showed signs of recovery on Tuesday as the Sensex surged by 237.05 points to reach 77,578.13, while the Nifty also rose by 65.8 points, reaching 23,603.65 during early trade.
Analysts expect the market to consolidate at higher levels, with budget-related sectors drawing attention. Global markets showed mixed performance, and oil prices continued to decline.
Japan’s Nikkei declined by 0.70%, Korea’s Kospi gained 0.13%, and Australia’s ASX200 saw a marginal decrease of 0.03%. In Europe, the UK’s FTSE rose by 0.17%, driven by expected inflation figures, while Germany’s DAX fell by 0.35% and the UK’s FTSE increased by 0.60%.
Small- and mid-cap stocks also hit all-time highs, rising 0.5% and 0.35%, respectively. Wall Street's strong performance, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at record levels, further boosted market sentiment.
Analysts attribute the rally to robust corporate earnings, favourable global market trends, and investor optimism about the domestic economic outlook.
The Indian stock markets opened at fresh record highs on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The Fed also indicated only one rate cut by the end of the year despite high inflation.
Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, with the benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty showing significant gains in early trading.
In early trading on Tuesday, benchmark equity indices saw a decline due to profit-taking after a record-breaking rally. Bluechip stocks such as Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank faced selling pressure.
The Nifty 50 index soared to an unprecedented high, driven by robust gains across various sectors. Leading the charge were stocks in the IT, financial, and consumer goods sectors, which showed significant upward momentum.
The NSE Nifty index climbed 99.4 points to 22,920.80, continuing its upward trajectory and indicating a robust trading session.
Stock market: Leading companies saw gains, with NTPC, SBI, ONGC, Coal India, and Power Grid among the top performers, while Britannia, Hindustan Unilever, Cipla, Hindalco, and Nestle India experienced losses.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty showed a strong rebound in early trade on Wednesday following significant losses in the previous session. The BSE Sensex surged 948.83 points to 73,027.88, and the NSE Nifty climbed 247.1 points to 22,131.60, driven by value-buying at lower levels.
The stock market witnessed a steep selloff, resulting in a massive loss of approximately Rs 20 lakh crore within the first 20 minutes of trading. By 9:35 am, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies had dropped to nearly Rs 406 lakh crore from the previous session's Rs 426 lakh crore.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plummeted in early trade on Tuesday as initial Lok Sabha poll counting showed a mixed trend. The BSE Sensex dropped 1,715.78 points to 74,753, and the NSE Nifty tumbled 539.1 points to 22,724.80.
The Indian stock market witnessed a historic surge as the Sensex and Nifty soared to record highs just one day before the Lok Sabha election results. The Sensex surged by an astounding 2,507 points, closing at 76,469, while the Nifty climbed 733 points to settle at 23,264.
The sharp declines in both indices signal investor concerns and potential volatility in the coming days. The downturn affected a broad range of sectors, contributing to the overall market slump.
The markets witnessed significant volatility, reflecting investor caution after a series of record-setting sessions. Analysts attribute the downturn to profit booking and global economic uncertainties impacting investor sentiment.
The broader NSE Nifty50 index also saw a sharp rise during early trading, reaching new highs. However, it failed to sustain these levels and closed below the critical 23,000 mark, indicating a pullback from investor enthusiasm.
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