Top Sensex laggards and gainers
Among the 30 Sensex constituents, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank were among the major laggards. Bharti Airtel, Trent, Maruti Suzuki and Power Grid were among the gainers.
Rupee closes marginally up 3 paise at 95.12 against US dollar
The rupee closed marginally up by 3 paise at 95.12 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, backed by likely intervention from the Reserve Bank amid elevated crude oil prices and a stronger greenback ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
The Indian currency showed some recovery after RBI interventions but failed to withstand pressure from unabated selling by foreign equity investors, according to forex traders.
In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.17 and traded in a tight range of 95.09 to 95.24 before closing at 95.12 (provisional) against the greenback, up 3 paise from its previous close.
On Monday, the rupee depreciated for the third consecutive day and settled 22 paise lower at 95.15 against the US dollar.
Stock markets end largely unchanged amid elevated crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended largely unchanged in a highly volatile trade on Tuesday amid persistently elevated crude oil prices, selling in blue-chip bank stocks and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 8.08 points, or 0.01 per cent, to settle at 73,598.67. During the day, it hit a high of 73,762.98 and a low of 73,179.41.
The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 3.45 points, or 0.02 per cent, to end at 22,749.75.
Stock Market Live: Sensex dips 8.08 points to settle at 73,598.67; Nifty skids 3.45 points to 22,749.75
Nifty falls 57 points to 22,696 in afternoon trade
The NSE Nifty 50 was trading at 22,696.35 at 1.32pm on Tuesday, down 56.85 points, or 0.25%, from its previous close of 22,753.20. The index opened at 22,708.80 and moved between an intraday high of 22,829.75 and a low of 22,653.20. Of the Nifty 50 constituents, 23 were advancing and 27 declining.
Sensex falls over 240 points in afternoon trade
The BSE Sensex was trading at 73,366.29 at 1.32pm, down 240.46 points or 0.33% from its previous close of 73,606.75. The index opened at 73,484.38 and moved between an intraday high of 73,762.98 and a low of 73,210.76.
China, Hong Kong stocks slip as tech selloff deepens; semiconductor shares hit six-month low
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks edged lower as technology shares extended their decline, erasing early gains despite stronger industrial profit growth. By the midday break, China’s Shanghai Composite and CSI300 indices were both down 0.1%, while the tech-focused STAR50 index fell 1.5%. The CSI Semiconductor Index dropped 2.2% to a fresh six-month low, while the CSI AI Index slipped 0.8%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index declined 0.1%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index lost 0.8%. Meanwhile, China’s central bank announced a new liquidity facility for non-bank financial institutions facing large-scale redemptions, although concerns over crowded market positions continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
Government bonds edge higher as oil prices ease
Indian government bonds gained marginally in early trade as crude oil prices eased, while investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday. The yield on India’s benchmark 6.94 per cent 2036 bond fell one basis point to 7.4732 per cent at 10:55 am, according to Reuters. Brent crude slipped around 1 per cent to $114.5 per barrel after rising more than 6 per cent last week. However, concerns over elevated oil prices, a weakening rupee and heavy government borrowing continued to weigh on sentiment. Traders also awaited a Rs 23,300 crore state-loan auction later in the day, amid subdued demand for longer-duration bonds.
Sensex remains flat in morning trade, down 36 points at 73,570
The BSE Sensex continued to trade largely flat, slipping 36.20 points, or 0.05%, to 73,570.55 at 10:45 am. The 30-share benchmark opened lower at 73,484.38 against its previous close of 73,606.75. The index touched an intraday high of 73,686.18 and a low of 73,210.76, reflecting volatility in early trading.
Nifty gainers and losers: Tata Consumer jumps 6.2%, Hindustan Unilever drops 3.2%
Tata Consumer Products led Nifty 50 gainers in early trade, rising 6.20%, followed by Bharat Electronics (2.23%), Bajaj Auto (1.39%), Sun Pharma (1.33%) and Maruti Suzuki (1.29%). Hindustan Unilever was the biggest loser, falling 3.21%, followed by Infosys (2.81%), TCS (2.05%), HCL Technologies (1.31%) and Asian Paints (1.25%). The Nifty 50 was down 23.25 points, or 0.10%, at 22,729.95 around 9:54 am.
Sensex trade flat; BEL, Maruti top gainers, Hindustan Unilever sinks 3%
Indian equity benchmarks traded marginally lower in early trade, with the Sensex down 90.53 points, or 0.12%, at 73,516.22 around 9:54 am. The Nifty also remained under pressure. On the Sensex, Bharat Electronics led gainers, rising 2.17%, followed by Maruti Suzuki (1.46%), Power Grid (1.24%), Sun Pharma (1.23%) and Bharti Airtel (1.16%). Hindustan Unilever was the biggest laggard, falling 3.12%, followed by Infosys (2.73%), TCS (2.05%), HCL Technologies (1.41%) and Asian Paints (1.35%).
Nifty falls up about 50 points in early trade
The NSE Nifty 50 fell traded about 50 points lower in early trade, while touching an intraday low of 22,653.20, before recovering some losses. The index was trading 37.90 points, or 0.17%, lower at 22,715.30, against the previous close of 22,753.20.
Sensex falls up to 226 points in early trade
The BSE Sensex was trading 115.68 points, or 0.16%, lower at 73,491.07 in early trade. The index had opened at 73,484.38, compared with the previous close of 73,606.75, and touched an intraday low of 73,210.76 till 9.30am.
Nifty opens 44 points lower at 22,708
The NSE Nifty 50 opened 44.40 points, or 0.20%, lower at 22,708.80, against the previous close of 22,753.20.
Stock Market Today: Sensex opens 122 points lower at 73,484
The BSE Sensex opened 122.37 points, or 0.17%, lower at 73,484.38 on Tuesday, against the previous close of 73,606.75.
Rupee rises 2 paise to 95.13 against US dollar in early trade
Australian shares fall 0.3% as bank stocks slide; inflation data in focus
Australian shares fell as losses in financial and healthcare stocks outweighed gains in mining and energy shares. The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,783, with all four major banks declining as investors awaited quarterly inflation data due Wednesday for clues on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next rate decision. Mining stocks gained 1.1% on firmer copper prices, while Star Entertainment surged as much as 21.7% after reporting a quarterly profit. New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 fell 0.8% ahead of its central bank’s policy decision.
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 1.9% as Anthropic IPO filing boosts AI stocks
Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.91%, heading for a recovery after three consecutive sessions of losses, as Anthropic’s IPO filing and a rally in US semiconductor stocks lifted AI-linked shares. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest surged 10%, while SoftBank Group gained 6.94% and Tokyo Electron rose 3.35%. However, gains were uneven, with investors cautious ahead of earnings from US technology giants Alphabet and Microsoft.
South Korea’s Kospi surges 4.4% on AI stock rally, stronger-than-expected GDP growth
South Korean shares jumped, led by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which gained 5.05% and 7.14%, respectively, as a rally in US AI stocks lifted sentiment. The benchmark Kospi rose 4.39% to 5,709.85 after data showed the economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, supported by the global AI chip boom. Foreign investors were net buyers of shares worth 597.3 billion won, while the Korean won strengthened against the dollar.
Sensex, Nifty likely to open lower as oil stays near six-month high; Fed decision in focus
Indian benchmark indices are set for a weak start, with GIFT Nifty indicating losses as Brent crude hovers near $115 a barrel and investors await the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The Sensex and Nifty rose 0.7% on Monday, snapping a four-session losing streak. Foreign investors continued to sell Indian equities, offloading Rs 1,462 crore on Monday. Tata Consumer Products, Paytm and Nazara Technologies are among the stocks to watch after their quarterly earnings.
Asian markets mixed as tech stocks rally on Wall Street after Anthropic IPO filing
Asian markets traded mixed, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping 4% and Japan’s Nikkei rising 1.9% as technology stocks tracked Wall Street gains following AI firm Anthropic’s IPO filing. Hong Kong and Shanghai edged lower as investors awaited key corporate earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Samsung and SK hynix, along with the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday. Oil prices extended their decline amid diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions.
Indian stock markets closed flat on Tuesday as crude oil prices remained elevated and investors stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Globally, Asian markets were mostly higher following an AI-led rally on Wall Street. South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 4% at one point, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 2.2%.
US stock futures also edged higher ahead of major technology earnings and the Fed’s decision, expected on Wednesday. Tata Consumer Products gained 3% after reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit.
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