Stock markets decline in early trade after two days of rally

Stock markets decline in early trade after two days of rally

Trading volumes likely to stay muted during holiday-shortened week Market experts expect trading volumes to remain subdued this week as markets operate on a shorter schedule due to holidays. Reduced participation from institutional and retail investors can lead to thinner order books, wider spreads and occasional sharp moves in individual stocks or sectors. Why volumes … Read more

Rupee falls 5 paise to 89.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 5 paise to 89.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Early trade on the domestic equity market opened on a cautious note as benchmark indices slipped. The Sensex fell 116.57 points to 85,450.91, while the Nifty was down 27.15 points at 26,145.25. Early weakness, measured reaction The modest declines suggest investor caution rather than a sharp sell-off. After recent rallies, the market appears to be … Read more

Market experts enter 2026 with cautious optimism

Market experts enter 2026 with cautious optimism

Markets signal a turning point: earnings growth may have bottomed out in calendar year 2025 Indian market experts are increasingly confident that corporate earnings growth hit its low point in calendar year 2025. After a period of compression driven by slowing global demand, higher input costs and tighter financial conditions, analysts now see early signs … Read more

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 89.70 against U.S. dollar

Rupee falls 3 paise to close at 89.70 against U.S. dollar

Stalled U.S.–India Trade Talks Weigh on Market Mood Forex traders say the lack of progress in U.S.–India trade negotiations has dented market sentiment. Uncertainty around the pace and outcome of talks has made traders more cautious, and that risk-off tilt is visible across currency markets. How stalled negotiations affect currencies Trade negotiations shape expectations about … Read more

Rupee rises 22 paise to 89.45 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee rises 22 paise to 89.45 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Dollar inflows and steady oil lift investor confidence Forex traders say a steady stream of corporate dollar inflows, together with Brent crude trading around $60 per barrel, has helped bolster investor sentiment in recent sessions. The combination eased pressure on local currencies and supported broader market risk appetite. Why dollar inflows matter Corporate dollar inflows … Read more

SEBI group to review non-agricultural derivatives

SEBI group to review non-agricultural derivatives

SEBI sees liquidity boost as institutions step in The SEBI chairperson recently noted that enhanced institutional participation is likely to bring higher liquidity to markets, making them more attractive for hedging purposes. That simple shift — more institutions trading — can change how easily market participants manage risk and execute strategies. Why institutional participation matters … Read more

Rupee rises 54 paise, strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar level

Rupee rises 54 paise, strengthens past 90 per U.S. dollar level

Rupee Strengthens After Recent Slide, Likely Due to RBI Intervention The dollar-rupee pair showed a modest gain after the Indian rupee hit a string of record lows in recent weeks. Market participants point to likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the key factor stabilising the currency. What happened After several sessions … Read more