Stock Market : Closing Bell

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a mixed note, Nifty Bank surges over 1.5%!

On Wednesday the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a mixed note while Broader indices underperformed, with Nifty Bank making new highs.

Major Indices Performance:

On Wednesday the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a mixed note while Broader indices underperformed, with Nifty Bank making new highs. The Sensex closed higher by 0.05% and closed at 77,337.60 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.18% and closed at 23,516 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank soared, registering significant gains of 1.9% and made a record high at 51,957 level.

Additionally, the broader market showed underperformance as Nifty Midcap significantly declined by 0.97% and closed at 54,951.70 level, while Nifty Smallcap also plunged by 0.46% closed at 18,155.50 level. Moreover, India VIX surged by 5.77% and was trading near the mark of 13.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty IT and Nifty PSU Bank were among the top gainers, while Nifty Realty, Nifty Energy, Nifty Auto and Nifty Media were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, HDFC Bank stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 3%, followed by Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank. Conversely Titan, L&T, Maruti and BHarti Airtel were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore, Deepak Nitrite, Alok Industries and Shree Renuka Sugar Mills registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Zee Entertainment, KEC International and Data Patterns (India) have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices edged up slightly in early trading on Wednesday, as worries about escalating conflicts in Europe and the Middle East countered concerns over demand after an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories.

Brent crude futures for August delivery increased by 6 cents to $85.39 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June rose 10 cents to $81.67 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 868 advancing stocks compared to 1432 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Positive Close for Equity Market as Bank Nifty Shines, India VIX Declines by 2.68%.

On Thursday Markets were a bit volatile in early trades but settled in positive territory amid range-bound movement. Bank Nifty closed at record high level.

Major Indices Performance:

On Thursday the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note. The Sensex closed higher by 0.18% and closed at 77,478.93 level, and also Nifty closed higher by 0.22% and closed at 23,567.00 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank rose, registering significant gains of 0.75% and closed at 51,783.25 levels.

After a pause of a day, Mid and Small Caps extended their outperformance, Nifty Mid-cap significantly inclined by 0.95% and closed at 55,473.80 level, while Nifty Small-cap also rose by 0.61% closed at 18,266.45 level. Moreover, India VIX fell by 2.68% and was trading near the mark of 13.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Realty, Nifty Metal, Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services were among the top gainers, while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Hindalco stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.3%, followed by Grasim, BPCL and JSW Steel. Conversely Hero MotoCorp, Sunpharma, M&M and NTPC were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Prestige Estate, Bharat Forge, Deepak Nitrite and Bandhan Bank registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, BSE, Vodafone Idea, Tata Technologies and Oil India have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Brent crude futures edged up on Thursday as Israeli tanks advanced into Gaza, while U.S. crude futures dipped on the prospect of swelling oil inventories.

Brent crude futures for August delivery rose 8 cents to $85.15 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June was down 27 cents, or 0.3%, to $81.30 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment reflects a bullish sentiment, with 1,494 advancing stocks compared to 816 declining stocks, signaling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a lower note, Nifty FMCG plummets over 1%

On Friday the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day on a lower note while Broader indices also underperformed, with Nifty FMCG among the top losers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Friday the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day on a lower note while Broader indices also underperformed, with Nifty FMCG among the top losers. The Sensex closed lower by 0.35% and closed at 77,209.90 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.28% and closed at 23,501.10 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank also plunged, registering losses of 0.24% and closed at 51,661.45 level.

Similarly, the broader market showed underperformance as Nifty Midcap marginally declined by 0.08% and closed at 54,429.15 level, while Nifty Smallcap also plunged by 0.17% closed at 18,235.05 level. Moreover, India VIX surged by 1.24% and was trading near the mark of 13.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Media, Nifty IT and Nifty Metal were among the top gainers, while Nifty FMCG, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Realty and Nifty Energy were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Bharti Airtel stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by LTIMindtree, Hindalco and Infosys. Conversely Ultratech Cement, Adani Enterprises, BPCL and Tata Motors were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Rail Vikas Nigam, Kalyan Jewellers, Titagarh Rail Systems and Honasa Consumer registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Torrent Power, Tube Invest of India, Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices steadied on Friday after reaching seven-week highs earlier in the week.

Brent crude futures edged down 0.1% to $85.59 per barrel, and U.S. crude also decreased by 0.1% to $81.19 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 989 advancing stocks compared to 1306 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a positive note, with Nifty Auto among the top gainers!

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note while Broader indices also closed mixed, with Nifty Auto among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note while Broader indices also closed mixed, with Nifty Auto among the top gainers. The Sensex closed higher by 0.17% and closed at 77,341.08 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.16% and closed at 23,537.85 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank also slightly surged, registering gains of 0.08% and closed at 51,703.95 level.

Similarly, the broader market showed mixed performance as Nifty Midcap marginally gained by 0.27% and closed at 55,577.05 level, while Nifty Smallcap slightly declined by 0.1% closed at 18,217.05 level. Moreover, India VIX surged by 6.66% and was trading above the mark of 14, indicating increased market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Auto, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Realty were among the top gainers, while Nifty Media, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Metal and Nifty IT were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, M&M stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by Power Grid Corporation, Shriram Finance and Grasim Industries. Conversely Cipla, Indusind Bank, Adani Ports and Coal India were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Tube Invest of India, Astral, Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals and Century Textiles registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore, Container Corporation of India, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank and Swan Energy have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices declined in early Asian trading on Monday for the second consecutive session, pressured by a stronger dollar and renewed concerns about prolonged higher interest rates, which dampened investors’ risk appetite.

Brent crude futures dropped 40 cents, or 0.5%, to $84.84 a barrel, following a 0.6% decline on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 39 cents, or 0.5%, to $80.34 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1145 advancing stocks compared to 1151 declining stocks, signalling a neutral sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This post has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices make new highs, while Nifty Media surges over 1.5%!

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices recorded new all-time highs while Broader indices closed mixed, with Nifty Media among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices recorded new all-time highs while Broader indices closed mixed, with Nifty Media among the top gainers. The Sensex closed significantly higher by 0.8% and recorded an all-time high of 78,759.40 level, while the Nifty surged by 0.62% and made a record high at 23,889.90 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank also surged, by 0.5% and reached its all-time high level of 52,988.30 level.

On the other hand, the broader market showed mixed performance as Nifty Midcap moderately declined by 0.22% and closed at 55,245.80 level, while Nifty Smallcap gained by 0.25% closed at 18,288 level. Moreover, India VIX declined by 1.87% and was trading around the mark of 14, indicating slight decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Media, Nifty Energy, Nifty Bank and Nifty FMCG were among the top gainers, while Nifty Metal, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto and Nifty IT were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Reliance Industries stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 4%, followed by BHarti Airtel, Ultratech Cement and ICICI Bank. Conversely Apollo Hospitals, M&M, Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Zee Entertainment, Kalyan Jewellers, CESC and Titagarh Rail Systems registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, NMDC, Prestige Estates, Multi Commodity Exchange of India and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices declined in early Asian trading on Wednesday following an unexpected increase in U.S. stockpiles reported by an industry group, raising concerns about weaker-than-anticipated demand in the world’s largest oil consumer.

Brent crude futures dropped 19 cents, or 0.2%, to $84.82 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures decreased by 11 cents, or 0.1%, to $80.72 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1056 advancing stocks compared to 1237 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Frontline indices close on a negative note, while Nifty Pharma surges over 1%!

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a negative note while Broader indices closed higher, with Nifty Pharma among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a negative note while Broader indices closed higher, with Nifty Pharma among the top gainers. The Sensex closed lower by 0.27% at 79,032.73 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.14% and closed at 24,010.60 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank plummeted, by 0.89% and closed at 52,342.25 level.

On the other hand, the broader market showed positive performance as Nifty Midcap gained by 0.56% and closed at 55,736.90 level, while Nifty Smallcap gained by 0.84% closed at 18,317.70 level. Moreover, India VIX declined by 2.47% and was trading below the mark of 14, indicating slight decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Pharma, Nifty Energy, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Realty were among the top gainers, while Nifty Bank, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Media were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by ONGC, Reliance and SBI Life. Conversely Indusind Bank, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Kalyan Jewellers, Persistent Systems, CDSL and Ceat registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Polycab India, Vodafone Idea, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals and PVR Inox have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices increased during early Asian trading on Friday, heading for a third consecutive weekly rise. Concerns over supply disruptions due to escalating geopolitical tensions and weather-related issues outweighed indications of weak demand.

Brent crude futures for August delivery, expiring on Friday, rose by 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $86.54 per barrel. The Brent contract for September also increased by 0.2%, reaching $85.44 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1261 advancing stocks compared to 1031 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Frontline indices close on a positive note, while Nifty Smallcap surges over 1.5%!

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note while Broader indices showed resilience, with Nifty IT among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note while Broader indices showed resilience, with Nifty IT among the top gainers. The Sensex closed higher by 0.56% at 79,476.19 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.55% and closed at 24,141.95 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank gained by 0.44% and closed at 52,574.75 level.

On the other hand, the broader market showed positive performance as Nifty Midcap gained by 1% and closed at 56,292.50 level, while Nifty Smallcap gained by 1.51% closed at 18,593.65 level. Moreover, India VIX gained by 0.2% and was trading around the mark of 13, indicating slight increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Media, Nifty IT, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Metal were among the top gainers, while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Energy and Nifty Realty were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Tech Mahindra stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by Wipro, Bajaj Finance and Grasim Industries. Conversely NTPC, SBI, Eicher Motors and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, PB Fintech, JSW Infrastructure, Mahanagar Gas and Castrol India registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Torrent Power, Prestige Estates, Global Health and Titagarh Rail Systems have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices inched higher in early Monday trading, buoyed by forecasts of a supply shortfall due to peak summer fuel demand and OPEC production cuts expected in the third quarter. However, gains were limited by global economic challenges and increasing output from non-OPEC producers.

Brent crude futures rose by 16 cents (0.2%) to $85.16 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 17 cents (0.2%) to $81.71 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1704 advancing stocks compared to 617 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Frontline Indices Close on a Negative Note, While Nifty IT Soars over 1%!

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note while Broader indices also underperformed, with Nifty IT among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note while Broader indices also underperformed, with Nifty IT among the top gainers. The Sensex closed lower by 0.04% at 79,441.46 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.07% and closed at 24,123.85 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank plunged by 0.77% and closed at 52,168.10 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also showed negative performance as Nifty Midcap plunged by 0.78% and closed at 55,854.70 level, while Nifty Smallcap declined by 0.45% closed at 18,509.05 level. Moreover, India VIX declined by 1.37% and was trading around the mark of 13, indicating slight decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty IT, Nifty Media, Nifty Realty and Nifty Energy were among the top gainers, while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Bank were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, L&T stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by Wipro, Infosys and HDFC Bank. Conversely Shriram Finance, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Bank and Tata Motors were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Godrej Properties, Deepak Nitrite, Firstsource Solutions and Jyothy Labs registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Max Healthcare Institute, Vodafone Idea, Angel One and Can Fin Homes have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices stabilized in early Asian trade on Tuesday, maintaining gains from recent sessions as traders anticipated increased demand during the Independence Day holiday and potential supply risks.

Brent futures for September rose 0.2% to $86.78 a barrel, while WTI crude climbed 0.2% to $82.48 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1111 advancing stocks compared to 1178 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Sensex hits record high above 80,000 mark while Nifty Smallcap surges over 1%!

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, making record highs while Broader indices outperformed, with Nifty Financial Services among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, making record highs while Broader indices outperformed, with Nifty Financial Services among the top gainers. The Sensex closed higher by 0.69% after making a record high at 80,074.30 level, while the Nifty surged by 0.67% and made a new all-time high at 24,309.15 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank soared by 1.77% and closed at 53,089.25 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also showed resilience as Nifty Midcap surged by 0.79% and closed at 56,293.30 level, while Nifty Smallcap gained by 1.03% closed at 18,700.55 level. Moreover, India VIX declined by 3.19% and was trading around the mark of 13, indicating slight decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Bank, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Metal were among the top gainers, while Nifty Media was the only major sector which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Tata Consumer Product stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 3.5%, followed by Adani Ports, Kotak Bank and HDFC Bank. Conversely TCS, Titan, Reliance and Tata Motors were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Castrol India and Housing & Urban Development Corporation registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Prestige Estates, Ashok Leyland, CDSL and Ceat have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices inched higher in early Asian trading on Wednesday following industry data that revealed a larger-than-anticipated decline in U.S. crude inventories. This bolstered optimism for strong fuel demand during the summer driving season in the world’s largest oil consumer.

Brent crude futures rose by 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.60 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $82.95 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1503 advancing stocks compared to 806 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Frontline indices made new record highs while Nifty Pharma surged over 1%!

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, making record highs while Broader indices also made record highs, with Nifty Pharma among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, making record highs while Broader indices also made record highs, with Nifty Pharma among the top gainers. The Sensex closed higher by 0.08% after making a record high at 80,392.64 level, while the Nifty surged by 0.06% and made a new all-time high at 24,401 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank marginally gained by 0.03% and closed at 53,103.70 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also showed resilience as Nifty Midcap surged by 0.58% and reached its all-time high at 56,711.25 level, while Nifty Smallcap gained by 0.49% made a record high at 18,827.35 level. Moreover, India VIX declined by 2.65% and was trading below the mark of 13, indicating slight decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Pharma, Nifty IT, Nifty Auto and Nifty Realty were among the top gainers, while Nifty Media, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Financial Services were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, HCL Technologies stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2.5%, followed by ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and Sun Pharma. Conversely HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Wipro and Adani Enterprises were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Lupin, Honasa Consumer and NBCC (India) registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Policy Bazaar, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, Aavas Financiers and Five-Star Business Finance have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices declined in early Thursday trading following weaker-than-expected U.S. employment and business activity data, signalling a potential economic slowdown in the world’s largest oil consumer.

Brent crude futures dropped 30 cents, or 0.34%, to $87.04 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 32 cents, or 0.38%, to $83.56. Trading volumes were subdued due to the U.S. Fourth of July holiday.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1300 advancing stocks compared to 997 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a lower note while Nifty FMCG surges over 1.5%!

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a negative note, while Broader indices also declined, with Nifty FMCG among the top gainers.

Major Indices Performance:

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a negative note, while Broader indices also declined, with Nifty FMCG among the top gainers. The Sensex closed lower by 0.05% below the 80,000 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.01% and closed at 24,320.55 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank declined by 0.45% and closed at 52,425.80 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also registered losses as Nifty Midcap declined by 0.35% and closed below the 56,900 level, while Nifty Smallcap plunged by 0.17% and closed below the 19,000 mark. Moreover, India VIX gained by 7.13% and was trading above the mark of 13, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty FMCG, Nifty Energy and Nifty IT were among the top gainers, while Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, ONGC stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 3.5%, followed by ITC, HDFC Life and Hindustan Unilever. Conversely Divi’s Laboratories, Titan, BPCL and Shriram Finance were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Rail Vikas Nigam, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore, Ircon International and Firstsource Solutions registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, AU Small Finance Bank, Persistent Systems, Jammu and Kashmir Bank and Radico Khaitan have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

On Monday, Oil prices remained steady as investors monitored potential energy supply disruptions with major Texas ports closing ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall.

Brent crude futures edged up 11 cents (0.1%) to $86.65 a barrel, following a drop of 89 cents on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $83.08 a barrel, down 8 cents, after a previous decline of 72 cents.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 878 advancing stocks compared to 1335 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Frontline indices close on a positive note while Nifty Auto surges over 2%!

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, while Broader indices also gained, with Nifty Auto surging over 2%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a positive note, while Broader indices also gained, with Nifty Auto surging over 2%. The Sensex closed higher by 0.49% above the 80,350 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.46% and closed above the 24,400 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank gained by 0.27% and closed above the 52,550 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also registered gains as Nifty Midcap surged by 0.33% and closed above the 57,000 level, while Nifty Smallcap soared by 0.26% and closed above the 18,900 mark. Moreover, India VIX gained by 5% and was trading above the mark of 14, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Auto, Nifty Pharma and Nifty PSU Bank were among the top gainers, while Nifty IT and Nifty Energy were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Maruti stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 6.5%, followed by M&M, ITC and Divi’s Laboratories. Conversely Tata Consumer Product, Reliance Industries, Shriram Finance and ONGC were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Gland Pharma, Union Bank of India, Blue Star and Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Rail Vikas Nigam, JSW Energy, Ircon International and Rites have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices remained largely stable early Tuesday as a hurricane impacting a major oil-producing hub in Texas caused less damage than anticipated.

Brent futures dipped 4 cents to $85.71 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude decreased by 5 cents to $82.28.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1123 advancing stocks compared to 1076 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a negative note while Nifty Auto plummets over 2%!

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices also plummeted, with Nifty Auto declining over 2%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Wednesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices also plummeted, with Nifty Auto declining over 2%. The Sensex closed lower by 0.53% below the 80,000 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.45% and closed below the 24,400 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank plunged by 0.72% and closed below the 52,200 level.

On the other hand, the broader market also registered losses as Nifty Midcap declined by 0.27% and closed below the 57,000 level, while Nifty Smallcap plunged by 0.88% and closed below the 18,800 mark. Moreover, India VIX declined by 1.07% and was trading above the mark of 14, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Pharma, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Energy were among the top gainers, while Nifty Auto, Nifty Media and Nifty Metal were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Asian Paints stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 3%, followed by SBI Life, Divi’s Laboratories and Britannia Industries. Conversely M&M, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries and Tata Consultancy Services were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Rail Vikas Nigam, Fortis Healthcare, NLC India and Five-Star Business Finance registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore, Bandhan Bank, Blue Star and Multi Commodity Exchange have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after three consecutive days of declines. It was buoyed by an industry report showing a drop in U.S. crude and fuel stockpiles, suggesting steady demand and a more favourable outlook for interest rate cuts.

Brent futures increased by 21 cents to $84.87 a barrel, following a 1.3% decline in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 26 cents to $81.67 a barrel, after a 1.1% drop in the prior session.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 670 advancing stocks compared to 1629 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices close on a negative note while Nifty Realty plummets over 1%!

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices outperformed, with Nifty Realty declining over 1%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices outperformed, with Nifty Realty declining over 1%. The Sensex closed lower by 0.03% below the 79,900 level, while the Nifty declined by 0.03% and closed below the 24,400 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank gained by 0.16% and closed above the 52,200 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered gains as Nifty Midcap surged by 0.4% and closed above the 57,100 level, while Nifty Smallcap soared by 0.69% and above below the 18,900 mark. Moreover, India VIX declined by 3.03% and was trading near the mark of 14, indicating a decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty Media, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Energy were among the top gainers, while Nifty Realty, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Auto were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, ONGC stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 2%, followed by BPCL, Coal India and ITC. Conversely Tata Consumer Product, Bajaj Finance, M&M and M&M were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Oil India, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Great Eastern Shipping Company and Central Depository Services (India) registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Tube Invest of India, Macrotech Developers, Zensar Technologies and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices inched up on Thursday as crude stocks decreased due to increased processing by U.S. refineries and a reduction in gasoline inventories, indicating stronger demand.

Brent futures climbed 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.43 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 36 cents, or 0.5%, to $82.47 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1426 advancing stocks compared to 879 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices reach record highs while Nifty IT surges over 4.5%!

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a positive note, and made new highs while Broader indices also closed in green, with Nifty IT surging over 4.5%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a positive note, and made new highs while Broader indices also closed in green, with Nifty IT surging over 4.5%. The Sensex closed higher by 0.78% after making a record high at 80,893.51 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.77% and made a record high at 24,592.20 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank slightly gained by 0.02% and closed above the 52,200 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered gains as Nifty Midcap marginally surged by 0.04% and closed above the 57,100 level, while Nifty Smallcap soared by 0.16% and closed above the 18,900 mark. Moreover, India VIX declined by 1.93% and was trading below the mark of 14, indicating a decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty IT, Nifty Media and Nifty FMCG were among the top gainers, while Nifty Realty, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Auto were the major sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, TCS stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 6.5%, followed by Wipro, Infosys and HCL Technologies. Conversely Maruti, Divi’s Laboratories, Coal India and Asian Paints were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Oil India, KPIT Technologies, Sonata Software and Zensar Technologies registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Macrotech Developers, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, JBM Auto and Five Star Business Finance have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices increased in early Asian trading on Friday, supported by signs of strong summer demand and easing inflationary pressures in the U.S., the world’s largest oil market, which boosted investor confidence.

Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, or 0.4%, to $85.77 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.12 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 951 advancing stocks compared to 1333 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices closed on a positive note while Nifty PSU Bank surged over 3%!

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note, while Broader indices also closed in green, with Nifty PSU Bank surging over 3%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Monday, the Frontline indices concluded the first trading day of the week on a positive note, while Broader indices also closed in green, with Nifty PSU Bank surging over 3%. The Sensex closed higher by 0.18% at 80,664.86 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.35% and made a record high at 24,535.05 level. Furthermore, Nifty Bank moderately gained by 0.34% and closed above the 52,400 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered substantial gains as Nifty Midcap surged by 0.86% making a new all-time high at 57,687.65 level, while Nifty Smallcap soared by 0.52% and closed above the 19,000 mark. Moreover, India’s VIX surged by 3.37% and was trading above the mark of 14, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Media and Nifty Realty were among the top gainers, while Nifty IT was the only major sector which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, ONGC stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 5%, followed by SBI Life, Shriram Finance and Bajaj Auto. Conversely, LTIMindtree, Asian Paints, Grasim Industries and Tata Steel were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, IDBI Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Overseas Bank and NLC India registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Bharat Dynamics, Sonata Software and Great Eastern Shipping Company have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices declined for the second consecutive day on Monday as the dollar strengthened amid political uncertainty in the U.S. following an assassination attack on presidential candidate Donald Trump. Investors were also monitoring progress in Gaza ceasefire talks.

Brent crude futures dropped 55 cents, or 0.7%, to $84.48 a barrel, after a 37-cent decline on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 56 cents, or 0.7%, to $81.65 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 1259 advancing stocks compared to 1058 declining stocks, signalling a positive sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices closed on a positive note while Nifty IT surged over 2%!

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the day on a positive note, while mid and small-cap indices turned red losing around 1%. Nifty IT index surged over 2%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Thursday, the Frontline indices concluded the day on a positive note, with Nifty IT index surging over 2%.The Sensex closed higher by 0.78% at 81,343.46 level, while the Nifty gained by 0.76% and made a record close at 24,800.85 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank moderately gained by 0.43% and closed above the 52,620 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered substantial losses as Nifty Midcap 100 lost 0.96% to close at 57,111.10 level, while Nifty Smallcap fell by 1.22% and closed at the 19,094 mark. Moreover, India VIX surged by around 2% and was trading at the mark of 14.5, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty IT, Nifty FMCG, Nifty Financial services, and Nifty Bank were among the top gainers, while Nifty Media, Nifty Consumer durables, and Nifty metal were the sectors which underperformed.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, LTI Mindtree, ONGC stood as the leading gainers with a surge of around 3%, followed by TCS, Wipro, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys and Mahindra & Mahindra. Conversely Hero motocorp, Coal India, Asian Paints, Grasim industries and Bajaj AUto were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Just Dial, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, India cements, IDBI Bank, and Endurance Technologies registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Zee, NLC India, Oil India, CG Power, RVNL and Titagarh Rail have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices edged up on Thursday, supported by a larger-than-anticipated drop in U.S. crude inventories.

Brent futures increased by 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.21 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 31 cents, or 0.4%, to $83.16.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment shows a negative trend, with 932 stocks advancing compared to 1,793 stocks declining and 66 remaining unchanged.

Disclaimer: This post has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices closed on a negative note while Nifty Smallcap plummets over 2%!

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a negative note, while Broader indices also closed in red, with Nifty Metal declining over 3.5%.

Major Indices Performance:

On Friday, the Frontline indices concluded the last trading day of the week on a negative note, while Broader indices also closed in red, with Nifty Metal declining over 3.5%. The Sensex closed lower by 0.91% at 80,604.65 level, while the Nifty plummeted by 1.09% and closed at 24,530.90 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank also plunged by 0.67% and closed at the 52,265.60 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered substantial losses as Nifty Midcap plunged by 2.11% and closed at 55,908.30 level, while Nifty Smallcap plummeted by 2.29% and closed at the 18,397.75 mark. Moreover, India VIX surged by 2.17% and was trading above the mark of 14, indicating an increase in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape all the major sectors closed on a negative note with Nifty Metal, Nifty Energy, Nifty Auto and Nifty Realty were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Infosys stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 1.55%, followed by ITC, Asian Paints and Britannia Industries. Conversely Tata Steel, JSW Steel, BPCL and Hindalco Industries were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Rail Vikas Nigam, One 97 Communications, Tata Teleservices(Maharashtra) and Titagarh Rail Systems registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Persistent Systems, Cummins India, Apar Industries and Multi Commodity Exchange have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices declined on Friday, heading for a second consecutive weekly drop, as mixed economic signals dampened investor sentiment and strengthened the dollar.

Brent crude fell by 51 cents, or 0.6%, to $84.50 a barrel. Meanwhile, the U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 72 cents, or 0.9%, to $82.10 a barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 550 advancing stocks compared to 1599 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing bell: Frontline indices closed on a negative note post the 2024 Union Budget!

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices also declined, with Nifty FMCG surging over 2.5%, post the 2024 Union Budget.

Major Indices Performance:

On Tuesday, the Frontline indices concluded the trading day on a negative note, while Broader indices also declined, with Nifty FMCG surging over 2.5%, post the 2024 Union Budget. The Sensex closed lower by 0.09% at 80,429.04 level, while the Nifty plunged by 0.12% and closed at 24,479.05 level. Furthermore Nifty Bank declined by 0.96% and closed at the 51,778.30 level.

On the other hand, the broader market registered substantial losses as Nifty Midcap declined by 0.6% and closed at 56,285.25 level, while Nifty Smallcap plummeted by 0.88% and closed at the 18,400.50 mark. Moreover, India VIX plummeted by 17.43% and was trading below the mark of 13, indicating a significant decrease in market volatility.

Sectoral Performance:

Within the sectoral landscape Nifty FMCG, Nifty Media and Nifty IT were among the top gainers while Nifty Realty, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty Financial Services were among the top losers.

Top Gainers and Losers:

Among the Nifty 50, Titan stood out as the leading gainer with a significant surge of over 6.5%, followed by ITC, Tata Consumer Product and Adani Ports. Conversely Shriram Finance, L&T, Hindalco Industries and Bajaj Finance were among the top losers.

Broader Markets:

In the broader markets, which include the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap, Suzlon Energy, Kalyan Jewellers, NCC and Angel One registered substantial gains, standing among the top gainers. On the flip side, Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore, Rail Vikas Nigam, Ircon International and Manappuram Finance have witnessed major declines, ranking among the top losers.

Oil Prices:

Oil prices fell for Tuesday’s third consecutive trading session as investors concentrated on the potential for increasing oil supplies and weak demand.

Brent crude futures for September dropped 9 cents to $82.31 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for September decreased by 10 cents to $78.30 per barrel.

NSE Advance/Decline Ratio:

The broader market sentiment presents a nuanced trend, with 925 advancing stocks compared to 1375 declining stocks, signalling a negative sentiment in the broader market.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.