ASIAN STOCKS DECLINE
India struggles to shake off pessimism after $1.3 trillion stock market rout
Global fund managers remain cautious about Indian stocks despite lower valuations from a prolonged losing streak. Economic slowdown, profit downgrades, and potential US tariffs continue to weigh on the market. Meanwhile, traders are flocking to undervalued Chinese stocks amid a bull run driven by AI developments. Foreign investors have pulled nearly $15 billion from India this year, pushing outflows to surpass last year's record.
Sensex falls over 200 pts, Nifty below 22,500; IT, banking stocks tumble
Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, influenced by weakness in Asian markets and declines in IT and private banking stocks. This downturn follows two sessions of gains driven by the possibility of US tariff relaxation on Canadian and Mexican goods and the recent drop in oil prices. Investors await crucial US labor market data for further direction.
GIFT Nifty down 20 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
In the short term, the sentiment appears to favor the bulls. On the higher end, the index may move towards 23,750–23,800. The sentiment is likely to remain strong unless the Nifty falls below 22,300
Asian stocks fall ahead of US non-farm payroll data
Shares in Australia and Japan fell more than 1% in opening trade while equity index futures for Hong Kong slipped. Drops for Japanese benchmarks reflected declining risk sentiment and a Thursday rally in the yen.
Two Trades for Today: A fertiliser company for almost 7% rise; a large-cap paint stock for close to 6% upmove
Technical analysis identifies select stocks that may gain momentum even in volatile markets. Picks by the technical charts today.
Market Wrap: Banks, energy stocks lift D-Street higher; Sensex adds 609 pts, Nifty tops 22,500
Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices closed in the green on Thursday for the second straight day, driven by domestic investors buying into oversold stocks, with financials advancing after the Reserve Bank of India announced a $21 billion liquidity infusion into the banking system, and energy stocks rallying on lower crude prices.
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Jio's growth could lift Reliance, but retail and oil businesses still lag: Pankaj Pandey
Pankaj Pandey highlights that the paint industry is yet to bottom out due to margin pressures and competitive pricing, despite crude price declines. In consumption, themes like hotels and hospitals, and MNC pharma stocks are favored. Caution is urged in aggressive buying, particularly in Reliance and other volatile sectors.
Sensex gives up early gains, falls over 300 points; Nifty below 22,300; HDFC Bank, Airtel top drags
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher for the second consecutive session driven by gains in key sectors like auto, financial, and metal stocks. The gains were influenced by US President Donald Trump's temporary tariff reprieve on automobile imports from Mexico and Canada.
Paint, aviation, OMC stocks jump up to 5% as Brent crude hits 3-year low
Crude oil prices heavily influence OMCs, as crude is their main raw material. When crude prices rise, OMCs experience higher input costs, which can compress their gross refining margins (GRMs) if they cannot pass on the increased costs to consumers due to government-imposed price controls on petrol, diesel, and LPG.
Buying private bank & consumption stocks now; IT stocks, OMCs are other favourites: Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma, Founder & CEO of Sana Securities, favors investments in private banking and consumption sectors. He avoids auto, steel, and metal stocks due to debt issues and market slowdowns. Sharma sees potential in IT and oil marketing companies like BPCL and HPCL, while staying clear of PSUs and power generation stocks despite recent demand.
GIFT Nifty up 40 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Going ahead, analysts said a sustained market recovery would be largely dependent on global developments around the US tariffs as well as continued buying interest in domestic equities.
Sensex gains over 850 points, Nifty climbs above 22,300 as bulls fight back
Indian benchmark indices rebounded on Wednesday, boosted by gains in the IT and Auto sectors, after a significant losing streak. The Sensex surged 852 points, while Nifty 50 climbed 282 points. Strength was observed in stocks of Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid Corporation, and ICICI Bank amidst ongoing global trade tensions.
IT stocks slide up to 3% as market rout deepens on trade war jitters
Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, along with a cumulative 20% levy on China, are set to take effect at 10:31 a.m. IST on Tuesday. The U.S. president also announced reciprocal tariffs starting April 2.
Nifty sinks below 22,000, Sensex falls over 350 points, tracking global peers ahead of Trump's tariffs
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, fell on Tuesday, impacted by losses in Reliance Industries and IT stocks, following declines in Asian markets. This downturn was driven by Trump's reiterated commitment to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, effective from 10:31 a.m. IST, leading to a cumulative 20% tariff on Chinese goods.
Rise in Asian peers helps rupee end higher even as US tariffs take effect
The Indian rupee closed slightly higher on Tuesday tracking a rise in Asian peers, while dollar demand from importers and foreign banks kept a lid on the local unit's gains.
Indian stocks face historic losing streak as FIIs flee
The selloff in Indian equities is nearing a concerning milestone, as the benchmark index is on track to post its 10th consecutive day of decline amid persistent selling by foreign investors. On Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 Index dropped as much as 0.7%, reaching its lowest point in nine months and extending the decline from the September peak to 16%.
GIFT Nifty down 155 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Any upside bounces from here could encounter resistance around 22300 levels. A decisive move above 22500 levels could confirm short term bottom reversal in the Nifty. On the other side, further fall below 20,000 levels could find next support around 21800-21700 band.
Asian stocks decline after tariffs spark US rout
The S&P 500 fell 1.8%. The Nasdaq 100 slid 2.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.5%. A gauge of the Magnificent Seven megacaps sank 3.1%. A UBS basket of of US stocks negatively impacted by tariffs sank 2.9%.
Nifty logs worst losing streak in 5 years, Sensex slips 112 pts as D-Street slump deepens
Stock Market Crash Highlights: Nifty closed below 22,120 on Monday, extending its losing streak to nine consecutive sessions—its longest daily losing stretch since 2019—amid persistent global trade concerns that weighed on investor sentiment.
Tata Motors, RIL among 1,100 stocks at 52-week lows as market rout deepens
Indian equities extended their losing streak, with over 1,100 BSE stocks hitting 52-week lows amid foreign outflows, weak earnings, and trade concerns. Nifty 50 is near bear market territory, while midcap and smallcap indices posted their worst losses since 2020. Despite the downturn, India remains the fastest-growing major economy, prompting selective investment opportunities.
Sensex gains 400 pts on positive Asian cues, strong economic growth data; Nifty above 22,200
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Monday, mainly driven by gains in IT and auto stocks. The positive opening followed data showing India's economy expanded by 6.2% in the October-December quarter. Paytm shares fell over 4% after facing a show cause notice from the Enforcement Directorate.
GIFT Nifty up 90 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Analysts say this could provide some relief in the current volatile environment. Further, the current week is set to be dynamic for global and Indian markets, driven by key macroeconomic data releases, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's speech and the impact of major tariffs by the US president.
Stock market crash: TCS, 9 other Nifty stocks hit 52-week lows as global jitters, domestic headwinds deepen sell-off
A sharp decline in IT and financial stocks, coupled with renewed global trade war concerns and sustained foreign investor outflows, dragged the benchmark indices down by over 1%. The Nifty 50 tumbled 1.2% to 22,271.40, while the BSE Sensex sank over 1,000 points, or 1.34%, to 73,602 in early trade.
TCS, Infosys and other IT stocks fall up to 6% amid fears of trade war, slowing US economy
TCS Share Price: The Nifty IT index fell by more than 4%, led by a nearly 6% drop in Tech Mahindra. Mphasis, Persistent Systems, Wipro, LTIMindtree, and Infosys declined by 4-5%, while TCS, HCL Tech, and Coforge saw losses of 3-4%.
GIFT Nifty down 115 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
The support level at 22500-22400 appears to be crucial for the Nifty50 index in the near future and requires careful observation. Its ability to hold may determine whether a rebound is possible or if further declines are imminent.
GIFT Nifty down 20 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
The support level at 22500-22400 appears to be crucial for the Nifty50 index in the near future and requires careful observation. Its ability to hold may determine whether a rebound is possible or if further declines are imminent.
Rupee plunges to 87.24 vs dollar
The rupee was one of the weakest-performing Asian currencies, closing at 87.21/$1 compared to its previous close of 86.70/$1, despite central bank intervention that helped curb excessive losses, traders said.
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 hold steady as Nasdaq slips; Nvidia, AMD fall amid chip export concerns, Bitcoin crashes below $90,000
Stock Market Today: U.S. stock market movements were mixed as Dow Jones and S&P 500 held steady, while the Nasdaq slipped due to tech stock pressure. Nvidia (NVDA), AMD, and Broadcom (AVGO) declined amid concerns over tighter semiconductor export restrictions to China. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell below $90,000 for the first time since November, affecting stocks like Coinbase (COIN) and MicroStrategy (MSTR). Investors are also watching Nvidia’s Q4 earnings report, which could impact the broader tech sector. Market volatility continues as trade tensions, regulatory risks, and crypto uncertainty shape investment trends.
Asian stocks decline at open as US pressures China
Shares in Australia and Japan opened lower while futures pointed to a 2% drop in Hong Kong. A gauge of Chinese shares in the US had its biggest drop in more than four months after Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s American depositary receipts closed down 10%, the biggest decline since October 2022. The yield on 10-year Treasuries slid 1 basis point to 4.4% in early Asian trading while gold touched a record Monday.
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