Market watch: Look beyond Sensex, Nifty swings
In 44 trading days, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell 7.82% and 9.03%, respectively, while the midcap and smallcap indices hit 52-week lows on August 2.
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Markets give a thumbs down to Budget
BSE Sensex slips over 450 points on lack of consumption push.
Volatility rules the market
The Sensex closes up 66.40 points at 39,112.74, while Nifty 50 ends nearly flat at 11691.45, after volatile trading session.
FPIs bullish on India, pump funds into equities
Foreign portfolio investors have pumped ₹76,052 crore in equity between January and May 2019, making it the second best period in 10 years. On June 3, the Sensex closed above 40,000 in a record high.
Markets end lower after Modi unveils portfolios
Sensex, Nifty hover near lifetime highs after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, but close lower after realising that the new government has old challenges to tide over.
Rationality wins in markets
Benchmark indices first celebrated Modi’s second victory with all-time highs, and then fell to reality of fundamental challenges for the incumbent government.
Will election results be a non-event for markets?
After touching new highs on Tuesday, key indices pare a part of the sentimental gains seen after the general election exit polls.
Banks: A roaring return
With their balance sheets fairly cleaned up and a steady third quarter, banks will be at the forefront of earnings growth in FY20, believe Ambit Group’s Ashok Wadhwa and Nitin Bhasin.
Analysts raise red flag on falling margins
Reports from various equity research and ratings agencies said margins were under pressure due to rising costs.
‘The days of cheap money are behind us’
Saurabh Mukherjea, founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, expects sluggish GDP and earnings growth in FY19 and FY20. But, he says, there are still outperforming stocks for the taking.
