The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped from its earlier levels to close lower on the day, as investors weighed mixed cues and booked profits. The benchmark index ended the session down 244.98 points, or 0.29%, at 83,382.71. Earlier in the session, it touched an intraday low of 83,185.20, a fall of 442.49 points (about 0.52%) from … Read more
Forex traders expect the Indian rupee to trade with a negative bias in the near term, driven by heightened risk aversion in global markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions. At the same time, softer inflation at home has increased the likelihood of a central bank rate cut, a development that could have mixed effects on the … Read more
Dollar Index Edges Lower, Holding Near 98.90 The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. dollar’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01% lower at 98.90. That tiny move signals a largely quiet session for the greenback, with markets showing little conviction in either direction. What a 0.01% Move Really Means A change … Read more
Market flows on January 13: FIIs sell, DIIs step in Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹1,499.81 crore on January 13, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought stocks to the tune of ₹1,181.78 crore, exchange data showed. The combined activity left a modest net outflow of around ₹318.03 crore from the market for the … Read more
The Indian rupee opened the day at 90.24 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and slipped slightly to an intra-day low of 90.30. The modest 6-paise move reflects a cautious tone as traders weigh domestic flows against global currency pressures. What the small move means A change of six paise is … Read more
Sensex ends lower after a choppy session The 30-share BSE Sensex finished the day down 250.48 points, or 0.30%, settling at 83,627.69. The index swung through a volatile session, hitting an intraday low of 83,262.79, a drop of 615.38 points from the previous close, before recovering some losses by the close. What happened during the … Read more
Sensex-wide weakness highlights a few clear laggards Markets slipped and several large-cap names underperformed the broader index. Among the 30 Sensex constituents, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and Tata Steel emerged as the biggest laggards on the day. What this underperformance signals When heavyweight stocks trail the index, … Read more
Why the dollar is strengthening now Recent geopolitical tension and growing uncertainty in global trade have pushed investors toward safer assets, and the US dollar has been one of the main beneficiaries. When uncertainty rises—because of conflict, sanctions, or supply-chain disruption—businesses and investors often move funds into perceived safe-haven currencies and assets. That flight to … Read more
Nifty stages a sharp intraday recovery after morning slump The 50-share NSE Nifty swung between a sharp dip and a modest gain on the same day, highlighting renewed intraday volatility. After plunging by 209.9 points (0.81%) in early trade to 25,473.40, the index recovered and ended the reported move higher by 106.95 points (0.42%), reaching … Read more
Equity Markets Turn Positive as U.S.-India Trade Talks Gain Momentum Stock market sentiment improved after Sergio Gor, the new U.S. envoy to India, said both sides are actively engaged in firming up a trade deal. Forex analysts noted the comments helped lift risk appetite, with investors responding to the prospect of clearer trade ties between … Read more