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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Budget fine print drags markets down
Indices see biggest single-day fall in four years in first full trading day after the Union Budget was unveiled. The BSE Sensex closed 907 points lower, while NSE’s Nifty50 slipped 207 points.
Markets give a thumbs down to Budget
BSE Sensex slips over 450 points on lack of consumption push.
Budget 2019: The need of the hour
The centre needs to provide a budget which allays the markets’ fears by sticking to macro-prudential norms and focus on policies.
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.
Indian markets have bigger battles to fight
The economy is set to experience many disruptions in the next five years, which will bring about iconic changes in many industries and the best way to ride it out would be to do an SIP in Index ETFs.
Bulls re-enter markets after exit polls point to NDA win
With an average prediction of 300-plus seats for the incumbent National Democratic Alliance, the exit polls have pushed the Sensex and Nifty upwards, but the fundamentals continue to be challenging.
The aura of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
The “big bull” was showered with questions on investing by women who seemed to think anything Jhunjhunwala touched would turn into gold at a recent event.
Market experts predict sharp fall if RBI governor resigns
If the RBI and the government do not reach middle-ground, the market will hit the brakes on its recovery, say experts.
IIFL Wealth Management’s Karan Bhagat on market outlook and more
Bhagat is of the view that valuations need to be watched and that stability at the centre post the upcoming election will bode well for the markets.
