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Benchmark indices were trading higher in the afternoon session with Nifty above 18400.The Sensex was up 369.32 points or 0.60 per cent at 62,397.22, and the Nifty was up 99.60 points or 0.54 per cent at 18,414.40. About 1,799 shares advanced, 1,422 shares declined, and 155 shares were unchanged.

Nifty Bank index rose 0.5% led by Bandhan Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank.

Asian stocks started cautiously on Monday as investors braced for a China policy rate decision and economic data this week, while awaiting a host of U.S. Federal Reserve officials to speak to vindicate market pricing of rate cuts this year.

Early action was sluggish following a report on Friday showed U.S. consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in May and long-term inflation expectations jumped to the highest since 2011, boosting the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields.

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After remaining range bound on the weekly expiry day on May 11, benchmark indices settled nearly flat even as the US inflation worries reduced. Though, some buying was seen in the broader market.

The majority of sectors traded in sync with the benchmark and ended flat, however, selective buying in banking, financials and FMCG kept the traders busy.

The Nifty 50 index declined 0.1 percent or 18.10 points to 18,297. BSE flagship Sensex dropped 35.68 points or 0.06 percent to 61,904.52.

Shares of Larsen & Toubro on Thursday tumbled over 5 per cent after the company said its non-executive chairman A M Naik has decided to step down from the post and will become the chairman emeritus. The stock fell 5.29 per cent to settle at Rs 2,241.65 on the BSE. During the day, it tanked 5.42 per cent to Rs.2,238.45. At the NSE, it tumbled 5.09 per cent to end at Rs.2,244.

The company’s market valuation declined by Rs.17,582.57 crore to Rs.3,15,059.92 crore.

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Nifty cruised above 18,300 with mid and small-cap indices outperforming benchmark indices. All sectors, except PSU banks, showed positive growth.

The top gainers in the market are from the auto, IT, and metal sectors. Nifty gainers include Coal India, IndusInd, Bajaj Finserv, and Tata Motors; while UPL, ITC, Sun Pharma, and Hindalco are among the losers. JPMorgan is bullish on RIL and has set a target price of Rs 2,960 per share.

MGL shares have reached a 52-week high due to strong Q4 earnings. Birlasoft is experiencing gains due to favourable Q4 results, with quarter-on-quarter CC revenue growth of 3.1%. Zomato’s stock is down 5% due to concerns about competition from ONDC. Kansai Nerolac has seen an 8% surge in its stock price following a strong Q4 performance and the announcement of a bonus issue.

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The Nifty is nearing an all-time high. There is a trend of progress in all areas. Similarly, Nifty rose by 2.6 per cent to close at 14,647. The Nifty gained 366 points. The Sensex is up about 1,200 points.

Bank Nifty set a new record . Bank Nifty closed 3.6 per cent higher at 34,267. The Nifty Auto Index was the biggest gainer. The Nifty Auto Index rose 4 per cent.

Shares of Tata Motors are up 17%. Shares of HDFC Bank rose 6%. The stock price reached a new high of Rs.1,565.
Of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 43 gained. The top 5 gainers were Tata Motors, Sree Cement, Ultratech Cement, SBI and UPL.

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The market has undergone a sharp correction ahead of the announcement of the Union Budget on February 1. For the first time since last September, the market has fallen for four consecutive days.

The stock market is up more than 5 per cent from its highest level ever. The Nifty, which touched an all-time high of 14,750 last Thursday, has since fallen nearly 800 points.

The gains in the stock market in January were completely offset by this correction. The Nifty closed at 13,967, up from 13,981 points on December 31. The important support at 14,000 has been breached. The Sensex closed below 47,500.

Thirty-eight out of 50 stocks in the Nifty traded lower. All sectors except FMCG Index lost ground. The Nifty Bank Index fell by 900 points. Nifty metal, pharma, auto and real estate indices fell more than 2 per cent.

The biggest losers were Tata Group stocks such as Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Titan. These fell by more than four per cent.

Tech Mahindra was the biggest gainer among Nifty stocks. Tech Mahindra shares rose 2.62 per cent.

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Trading started with gains on the back of global signs, but the market saw a reversal. The Nifty rose to 14,491 points in the morning trade.

Today, the market was very volatile. The Nifty declined by over 250 points during the trade. The Nifty fell by 14,218 points.

Reliance Industries, which has the highest weightage in the Nifty, was the biggest loser. Shares of Reliance fell 5.6 per cent. Reliance had released its third quarter results the other day.

On a sector-wise basis, technology stocks were the biggest losers. The Nifty IT index fell 1.7 per cent. At the same time, the Nifty Pharma Index rose 1.7 per cent on the back of gains in shares of Aurobindo Pharma. Shares of Aurobindo Pharma rose 7.87 per cent.

Most stocks in the Nifty lost ground. Out of 50 stocks in the Nifty, 31 lost. Grasim was the biggest gainer among the Nifty stocks. Grasim shares rose 5.87 percent.

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The stock index, which touched a new record high, fluctuated early in the day rose in the last few hours. The Nifty declined by more than 200 points during trading. The Nifty rose by over 100 points to close at 14,653 points in the morning trade. However, as investors continued to use every downturn as an investment opportunity, the market witnessed a strong uptick and closed with gains.

Shares of public sector banks, automobiles and pharma gained. Mahindra & Mahindra & SBI are the top gainers in the Nifty.

Bank Nifty today recorded an all-time high. Bank Nifty was under slight selling pressure after rising to 32,683 points.

Shares of Bharti Airtel rose as much as 60 per cent this morning. Bharti Airtel’s foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in its subsidiaries has been hiked to 100 per cent with immediate effect.

Most of the Nifty stocks were gainers. 26 stocks gained while 24 stocks lost.

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The stock market started with gains but could not stop gaining at the close. After touching a new high of 14,256 points, the Nifty fell under selling pressure and fell 120 points. The Nifty closed at 14,137 in the last few hours.

Metal stocks outperformed. The Nifty Metal Index rose 3.83 per cent. Hindustan Zinc is up 14 per cent. Metal stocks such as Hindustan Copper, Tata Steel, Hindalco, Nalco, JSPL, SAIL and JSW Steel also rose between 40 per cent and 80 per cent. Hindustan Copper. Shares of Tata Steel, Hindalco, JSPL and JSW Steel hit 52-week highs.

Shares of FMCG, IT and pharma were under selling pressure. Nifty stocks gained the most. 23 stocks fell while 27 stocks gained.

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The stock market has reached new heights. The Nifty on January 5 witnessed the first rise of 14,200 points. This is the tenth consecutive day that the stock market has gained.

IT and banking financial services stocks were the top gainers. Although the trade started with a loss in the morning, the bulls used the decline as an investment opportunity.

The Nifty set a new record high of 14,215. Similarly, Nifty closed 66 points higher at 14,199.50. The Sensex closed at 48,437. The Sensex up 261 points.

The continued investment by foreign investment firms was behind the boom. The Nifty IT index is up 2.26 per cent.

Axis Bank, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Life and Wipro were the top gainers. Axis Bank rose above 6 per cent.

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Although it failed to close above 14,000 points on the last day of 2020, the market surpassed that target on the first day of the New Year. It has become a daily sight that the market is moving to new heights.

On the New Year day, public sector bank stocks were the main gainers. The Nifty PSU Bank Index was up 3.25 per cent. IT and auto stocks also rose. Foreign investment firms continue to invest behind the boom.

Adani Ports, TCS, ITC, Mahindra & Mahindra and SBI are the top gainers in the Nifty. Adani Ports rose more than 4 per cent. Most of the Nifty stocks gained. 35 shares rose while 15 shares fell. The biggest losers were Nifty stocks ICICI Bank and SBI Life.

In December, various automakers posted better-than-expected sales. This led to a rise in the price of automobile stocks.

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The Nifty, which opened above 11,600 on December 16, never went below 11,600 points.
Meanwhile, Nifty Bank Index, which has been the main bank in the Nifty for the past few weeks, did not show any significant gains on the day. Shares of real estate, metal and pharma were the top gainers on the day. Shares of public sector banks fell. The Nifty Metal index rose by 1.79 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty PSU Bank Index fell by 1.63 per cent.

The Nifty real estate index rose more than five per cent. Housing demand is expected to pick up. Godrej Properties recorded the highest price ever. Indiabulls Real Estate rose 15 per cent and DLF 10 per cent.

Recently, real estate stocks performed better than the Sensex and Nifty. The Nifty Real Estate Index has risen over 20 per cent in the last one month. At the same time, the Nifty is up only seven per cent in a month.

Most of the stocks in the Nifty gained on the day. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 36 gained while 14 lost. Hindalco, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Divis Lab and ONGC were the top five gainers in the Nifty. These stocks gained over 2 per cent.

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The market was showing strong volatility. The market was at a loss most of the time following the negative global signals. At the same time, the stocks surged in the afternoon.

The Nifty’s resistance at 11,600 continues to be an obstacle. If the Nifty breaks through the 11,600 resistance, the next resistance is at 14,000 points. However, it is supported at 13,200 points and 13,000 points. The fluctuation is likely to continue in the coming days.

Bajaj Finance was the top gainer in Nifty stocks. Shares of Bajaj Finance hit an all-time high today. Shares of Bajaj Finance were up 4.5 per cent. The biggest loser was Hindustan Unilever. Financial and metal stocks gained while public sector banks reported losses.

The Nifty Metal Index was up 0.77 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty PSU Bank Index fell 1.46 per cent.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 26 gained while 24 lost. Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Eicher Motors, JSW Steel and Sree Cements were the top five gainers. Shares of Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Eicher Motors gained over 3 per cent.

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Even though the Nifty had surged to 11,597 points in the morning it was unable to break the resistance at 11,600 points. From there, it fell to 13,472 points but rose again to 11,550 points.

Foreign investors continue to invest in the Indian market. At the same time, the continuing spread of COVID-19 in the United States and European countries, the possibility of implementing Brexit without an agreement with the European Union, and the continuing unresolved farmers’ demonstration are all factors that are adversely affecting the stock market.

Shares of metal and Public Sector banks are still high. ONGC was the biggest gainer among Nifty stocks. ONGC’s rise is mainly due to higher crude oil prices.

The Nifty Metal Index was up 1.38 per cent and the Nifty PSU Bank Index was up 1.77 per cent. At the same time, auto stocks fell.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 31 stocks gained while 19 stocks lost. ONGC, L&T, Cipla, Coal India and IOC are the top five gainers in the Nifty closes above 13,550. ONGC, L&T, Cipla and Coal India gained over 4 per cent each.

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The decline in the global market was also reflected in the Indian market. The US market has been in a slump for the past day as the US has not made a decision on whether to introduce a new stimulus plan.

Shares of FMCG and metal gained while most other sectors declined. The Nifty FMCG index was up 2.81 per cent. Bank and auto stocks fell. At the same time, the market was seen recovering from low levels in the last hours.

The Nifty and the Sensex have been gaining for the last seven days. The stock market is moving to new record highs every day. It came to an end today.

Nifty has strong resistance at 11,600. Profits are likely to appear at this level and there is support at 13,000 points.

Most of the Nifty stocks lost ground. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 20 gained while 30 lost. Nestle India, ITC, Britannia, Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports are the top five gainers in the Nifty today. Shares of Nestle India, ITC, Britannia and Hindustan Unilever gained over 3 per cent.

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The market has been volatile during the day but has maintained a positive trend. Similarly, Nifty gained 124 points to close at 13,258. The Sensex gained 447 points to close at 45,079.

The Nifty crossed the 13,200 resistance. The Nifty was up by 13,280 points. Bank stocks played a major role in the market surge. The Nifty Bank Index is up more than 2 per cent. The Nifty Bank Index crossed 30,000 points for the first time since last February.

Metal stocks and pharma stocks also made gains. The Nifty Metal Index rose 1.13 per cent. The Nifty Metal Index gained 1.29 per cent.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 39 stocks gained while 11 stocks lost. Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, Hindalco, Ultratech Cement and Sun Pharma were the top five gainers in the Nifty.

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At the same time, midcap and small cap stocks performed differently. The Nifty Midcap Index was up 2.70 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap Index was up 3.39 per cent.

The stock market, which has been booming for the past few days, is setting a new record. But the gain on November 26 could not be sustained the next day. The Nifty was down 115 points during trading.

The lowest that the Nifty reached during the day was 12,914 points today. The Sensex closed at 44,149 points and the Nifty at 12,969 points.

Auto and media stocks were the main gainers on the day. IT stocks fell. The Nifty Auto Index was up 1.41 percent.

Most stocks in the Nifty declined. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 34 stocks lost while 16 stocks gained. Shares of Nestle India, Powergrid, JSW Steel, Shree Cements, HCL Tech, ONGC and Hindalco lost over 2 per cent.

The top five gainers were Tata Motors, Asian Paints, Hero Motors, Divis Lab and Bajaj Auto. Tata Motors gained 2.83 per cent.

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The Sensex ended at 44259.74 points and the Nifty closed at 12987.00 points. The Nifty was down 225 points during the day. The day’s low was 12,790 points.

Banks, metals and pharma stocks were the major contributors to the day’s gains. Similarly, Nifty rose by 3.85 per cent, the Nifty Pharma index by 1.43 per cent and the Nifty Bank index by 1.21 per cent.

The top five gainers were JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Grasim Industries, Bajaj Finance and Sree Cements. JSW Steel rose 7.02 percent. Shares of Tata Steel, Grasim Industries, Bajaj Finance and Shree Cement gained over 3 per cent each.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher today. Of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 42 gained while 8 lost. Shares of Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, BPCL, HDFC Life and ONGC lost.

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The Sensex closed at 44,077.15 points and the Nifty closed at 12926.50 points. The Nifty had fallen 140 points during the day. The day’s low is 12,825 points.

IT, metal and pharma stocks were the major contributors to the day’s gains. The Nifty Metal index was up 1.22 per cent, the Nifty Pharma index was up 1.83 per cent and the Nifty IT index was up 2.79 per cent.

The top five gainers were ONGC, IndusInd Bank, GAIL, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Infosys. ONGC rose 6.63 per cent. IndusInd Bank, GAIL, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Infosys gained over 3 per cent each.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 36 gained while 14 lost. Shares of IOC, Hero Motors, HCL Tech, TCS and BPCL lost ground. The IOC fell 2.06 per cent.

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The Sensex closed at 43,882 points and the Nifty at 12,859 points. The Nifty traded down more than 250 points during the day. The day’s low was 12,730 points. Similarly, the Nifty rose to 12,892 points during the day.

IT, FMCG and bank stocks were the major contributors to the day’s gain. The Nifty Bank Index was up 1.15 per cent, the Nifty FMCG Index was up 1.19 per cent and the Nifty IT Index was up 1.40 per cent.

Bajaj Finserv, Titan, GAIL, Bajaj Finance and Bharti Airtel were the top five gainers. Bajaj Finserv rose 9.27 per cent. Shares of Titan, GAIL, Bajaj Finance and Bharti Airtel gained over 3 per cent each.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 33 stocks gained while 17 stocks fell. Shares of Reliance, Adani Ports, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank and Sun Pharma lost ground. Reliance fell 3.66 per cent.

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The stock market witnessed loses after a continuous jump. It still set a new record, but later closed with a loss due to fluctuations.

The Sensex was down 623 points and the Nifty was down 180 points. The Sensex closed at 43599.02 points and the Nifty closed at 12,771.50 points. The volatility was very strong during the trade. The Nifty traded down more than 200 points during the day. The day’s low was 12,745 points. The Nifty had gone up to 12,963 points.

The main losers were banking stocks, which have led the market in recent days. The Nifty Bank Index fell 3.02 percent. Banking stocks such as SBI, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were the biggest losers.

Power Grid, ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan are the top five gainers in the Nifty. Powergrid rose 2.45 per cent. Shares of ITC, NTPC, Tata Steel and Titan gained over one per cent.

Most of the stocks in the Nifty fell. Thirty-three Nifty stocks lost while 17 gained. Shares of SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Life and JSW Steel lost more than 3 per cent.

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The Sensex closed at 44180.05 points and the Nifty closed at 12938.30 points. The Nifty was down about 130 points during the day. The day’s low was 12,819 points. The Nifty had gone up to 12,948 points during the day.

Auto and bank stocks were the major contributors to the day’s gains. The Nifty Bank Index was up 1.95 per cent and the Nifty Auto Index was up 3.10 per cent.

Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, L&T and IndusInd Bank were the top five gainers. Mahindra & Mahindra gained 10.65 per cent and Tata Motors gained 9.30 per cent. Shares of Bajaj Finserv, L&T and IndusInd Bank gained over 6 per cent.

Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, Eicher Motors, Hindalco, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Divis Lab, Grasim Industries, Ultratech Bank and HDFC Life were at the year’s highest during the day.

The majority of Nifty stocks traded higher. Of the 50 stocks in the Nifty, 26 gained while 24 lost. IT and pharma stocks fell. BPCL, Hindustan Unilever, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Titan and TCS were among the losers.

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