Sensex sees selective strength as key stocks climb In a recent trading session, several heavyweight constituents of the 30-stock Sensex index stood out as the biggest gainers. Investors pushed up shares across diverse sectors, with notable strength in defence, energy, auto, paints and financial services names. Top performers from the Sensex 30 Bharat Electronics — … Read more
Equity markets moved higher as fresh foreign fund inflows added momentum to the rally. The new capital helped lift stocks across sectors, improving liquidity and boosting investor sentiment after a period of cautious trading. Why foreign fund inflows matter Foreign investment can be a powerful driver for equity markets. When overseas funds buy local shares, … Read more
The USD/INR pair moved higher after the Indian rupee hit a string of record lows in recent weeks, with forex traders attributing the shift to likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Market participants say the central bank’s actions helped calm selling pressure and stabilise the currency. Why traders expect RBI intervention When a … Read more
Market snapshot: early weakness, late recovery Share indices moved lower as losses in energy, auto and pharma stocks pressured the market through much of the session. A late uptick in IT stocks helped pare the decline, while selective buying in financials and metals supported a modest recovery in the pre-close session. Sector performance explained Energy, … Read more
Oil prices help steady the domestic unit Forex traders say Brent crude hovering near $59 per barrel has helped support the domestic unit when markets were otherwise under pressure. The relatively stable oil price eased concerns about a sudden rise in import costs, giving the currency some breathing room. What traders are watching Market participants … Read more
Shares of several Sensex firms turned into notable laggards during the session, with Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, Bharat Electronics and Maruti among the biggest decliners. Who slipped and what they represent Sun Pharma – a major player in the pharmaceutical space, often sensitive to regulatory and sector news. Tata … Read more
The Indian rupee came under pressure as currency traders pointed to a stalled round in India‑U.S. trade negotiations and robust dollar demand from corporates and importers. The combination is keeping the rupee on the back foot and adding a layer of uncertainty for markets and businesses. Why the rupee is feeling the strain Forex traders … Read more
Mutual Fund Fee Slabs Reworked Around AUM Many mutual funds have adjusted the fee or charge slabs they use to calculate costs, and those slabs are now explicitly tied to each fund’s assets under management (AUM). That means the scale of fees an investor pays can change depending on how large or small a fund … Read more
Rupee slides to fresh record low, settles at 90.93 against the dollar On December 16, the Indian rupee weakened sharply against the US dollar, slipping below the 91-per-dollar mark during intraday trade. The currency hit an intraday low of 91.14 before recovering slightly to close at an all-time low of 90.93. What happened on the … Read more
Forex traders say the main reason the rupee weakened in December was sustained selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Over the last few months, foreign investors repeatedly offloaded Indian equity and debt holdings — often amounting to several billion dollars a day — putting steady pressure on the currency. Why FPI selling matters FPIs move … Read more