Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday with the Sensex dropping 149.31 points to 80,535.14 and the Nifty 50 slipping below 24,300. Banking, auto, and energy sectors saw significant losses while IT stocks showed resilience.
In early trade, the BSE Sensex fell by 322.24 points to 79,682.80, and the Nifty 50 dropped 86.55 points to 24,252.60. This decline follows recent market gains as investors engage in profit booking. Despite the downturn, experts remain optimistic about the overall economic fundamentals.
The BSE Sensex hits a lifetime high of 85,836.12, while NSE Nifty reaches a record 26,216.05. Strong investor sentiment and global cues boost the market.
The upward movement in the market was driven by positive investor sentiment, strong global cues, and buying interest in key sectors such as IT, banking, and energy. Analysts attributed the surge to favourable economic data and robust corporate earnings, which have bolstered market confidence.
The Sensex's fourth consecutive decline, driven by profit booking in response to tax hikes announced in the budget, highlighted the cautious sentiment among investors.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Sensex and Nifty achieved record highs during intraday trade on Friday before ending flat due to market volatility. The S&P BSE Sensex peaked at 75,636.5 but closed at 75,410, down 8 points. The NSE Nifty50 surpassed the 23,000-mark, closing 11 points lower at 22,957.
Bharti Airtel also made significant gains, climbing by 2.38% to Rs 1,342.95, amid expectations of tariff hikes post-general elections. Additionally, Tech Mahindra Ltd (TecM), Titan Company Ltd, and Infosys Ltd each recorded gains of over 2%.
The marginal increase in the Sensex suggests cautious optimism among investors, while the dip in the Nifty indicates some profit-taking and consolidation in select sectors.
In the early hours of trading today, the Indian stock market witnessed a positive momentum, with the Sensex rising by 176.47 points to reach 74,515.91. Similarly, the Nifty recorded a gain of 50.05 points, reaching 22,620.40.
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