Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced volatile trading on Tuesday following the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement. The BSE Sensex closed down by 73.04 points at 80,429.04 after recovering most of its 1,200-point intra-day loss.
Asian stocks experienced a predominantly downward trend on Monday following President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. This gloomy beginning to the week followed Friday's declines on Wall Street, spurred by global efforts to manage disruptions caused by a significant technology outage.
After a four-day streak of record highs, India's equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, fell sharply on Friday due to profit-taking and weak global market trends. Major blue-chip stocks, including Reliance Industries, contributed to the decline.
Stock markets continued their record run for the fourth day on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex breaching 81,000 for the first time and the NSE Nifty reaching a new peak at 24,800. Strong performances by IT, oil & gas, and FMCG shares fueled this surge.
Sensex and Nifty closed at new record highs on Tuesday, driven by a series of positive economic factors and strong institutional buying. Sectoral performance was mixed, with Nifty Realty leading gains and Nifty Media seeing the largest decline.
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty reached new record highs on Monday, with the Sensex closing at 80,665 points and the Nifty finishing at 24,587 points. Key sectoral gains and strong performances by individual stocks drove the indices upward.
The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 622 points, or 0.78%, to reach an unprecedented 80,519.34. The NSE Nifty rose by 186.20 points, or 0.77%, closing at a historic 24,502.15.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed slightly lower on Thursday due to profit-taking in heavyweight stocks ahead of the announcement of key financial results for the June quarter. The indices saw a rangebound session, with both experiencing early highs before retreating.
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty reached new all-time highs on Tuesday, driven by strong performances in the auto and FMCG sectors. The Sensex closed at 80,351.64, up 391.26 points, while the Nifty climbed 112.65 points to settle at 24,433.20.
The top five gainers on the Nifty50 were Tata Motors, HCLTech, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, and TCS. Conversely, the top losers were HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Adani Enterprises, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.
The BSE Sensex breached the 80,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday, reaching an all-time high of 80,074 before closing at 79,987, up by 545 points. The NSE Nifty50 also hit a new peak of 24,307, settling 163 points higher at 24,287.
The Sensex surged by 443 points, closing at a new all-time high of 79,476.19, while the Nifty climbed 131.35 points to 24,141.95, both reaching fresh lifetime highs on Monday. Key contributors to the rally included Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys.
Despite the overall positive trend, 11 of the 30 Sensex shares traded down, with notable losers including UltraTech Cements, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, and Axis Bank. The market remains robust, but elevated valuations and a weak broader market trend suggest caution.
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.
The fund house, with assets exceeding Rs 93,000 crore, affirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance and promised to provide all necessary support to Sebi. It aims to maintain investor trust while continuing to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.
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.
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