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Nifty to test 15,700 in coming months; ICICI Direct handpicks over 20 bargain buys across sectors

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Nifty to test 15,700 in coming months; ICICI Direct handpicks over 20 bargain buys across sectors

Markets buoyed by US Fed’s view that it would remain focused on getting people back to work as vaccines help the pandemic-hit economy recover.

Taking Stock | Banking stocks rally after trade resumption, lift Sensex, Nifty higher by 2%

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Taking Stock | Banking stocks rally after trade resumption, lift Sensex, Nifty higher by 2%

The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms jumped to Rs 204.03 lakh crore on February 24 from Rs 201.38 lakh crore in the previous session, making investors richer by Rs 2.7 lakh crore in a single day.

Experts say stay away from hotel, aviation sectors; here's why

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Experts say stay away from hotel, aviation sectors; here's why

Unlike aviation, the hotel industry had suffered highly due to the pandemic and the industry is still struggling to fill its 50 percent occupancy.

Bloodbath on Dalal Street as Sensex sees its biggest single-day fall in two months

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Bloodbath on Dalal Street as Sensex sees its biggest single-day fall in two months

The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms dropped to Rs 200.26 lakh crore on February 22 from Rs 203.98 lakh crore in the previous session, making investors poorer by Rs 3.7 lakh crore in a single day.

Sensex falls over 1,100 points, Nifty slips below 14,650; 5 factors behind sell-off

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Sensex falls over 1,100 points, Nifty slips below 14,650; 5 factors behind sell-off

Analysts are of the view that the rising US 10-year bond yield indicates the market's worries about inflation.

Further correction or a high jump? Here's how top market analysts foresee the market trend for the coming week

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Further correction or a high jump? Here's how top market analysts foresee the market trend for the coming week

In days to come, global cues will continue dominating market sentiment. The market will also observe the sudden spike in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the country.

Airline stocks have jumped as much as 704% since March 2020; will they continue to fly higher?

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Airline stocks have jumped as much as 704% since March 2020; will they continue to fly higher?

The road ahead will depend on the magnitude of demand fuelled by low ticket costs, as well as on rising crude oil prices

Taking Stock | Profit-booking drags markets off record highs; Nifty ends flat, mid & small-caps outperform

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Taking Stock | Profit-booking drags markets off record highs; Nifty ends flat, mid & small-caps outperform

Market analysts point out that the domestic market has been mirroring the global trends of late which may continue due to the lack of any major domestic trigger.

Mutual funds invest Rs 1,200 crore in IPOs in January, IRFC the biggest gainer

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Mutual funds invest Rs 1,200 crore in IPOs in January, IRFC the biggest gainer

IRFC, HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro and HDFC were among the stocks that witnessed buying interest from mutual funds.

Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record highs yet again: 5 key reasons for the market rally

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Sensex, Nifty hit fresh record highs yet again: 5 key reasons for the market rally

The Indian market rose in sync with its top global peers that traded with healthy gains as the global rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine raised hopes of a faster economic recovery while reports of fresh US stimulus also boosted sentiment.

Cyclicals, economy-centric stocks find favour, 14 stocks to buy

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Cyclicals, economy-centric stocks find favour, 14 stocks to buy

Few sectors and pockets that can make money for investors given their past underperformance and potential recovery are banks, capital goods, construction, engineering, oil & gas, cement, real estate & metals.

BSE market-cap nears $2.7 trillion, how many months could it take to hit $3 trillion?

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BSE market-cap nears $2.7 trillion, how many months could it take to hit $3 trillion?

The future earnings trajectory is very strong and a higher upside in the overall market could be a function of how much more earnings upgrades we see going forward.

Promoters' pledged shares rise marginally in Q3, only 1 company sees over 90% holding pledged

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Promoters' pledged shares rise marginally in Q3, only 1 company sees over 90% holding pledged

Only one company - Future Consumer- had more than 90 percent of its promoter holdings pledged.

Nifty's journey from 1,000 to 15,000 sees major sectoral rotation; 13 firms remain in Nifty since inception

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Nifty's journey from 1,000 to 15,000 sees major sectoral rotation; 13 firms remain in Nifty since inception

Over the years, the sectoral representation of the Nifty has also changed tremendously and remains in consonance with the changes in the underlying economy.

Budget 2021 | Focus on healthcare but mixed bag for pharma, 9 stocks you can pick from sector

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Budget 2021 | Focus on healthcare but mixed bag for pharma, 9 stocks you can pick from sector

The sector was in focus in Union Budget 2021. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget speech announced an outlay of Rs 2,23,846 crore for health and well being.

RBI MPC | Can central bank pull market down from Budget high, all eyes on policy outcome

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RBI MPC | Can central bank pull market down from Budget high, all eyes on policy outcome

It is expected that the MPC `will keep the key policy rate unchanged, even though there is talk of Union Budget triggering policy changes.

Budget 2021 brings infra sector back in focus; bet on these 20 stocks to reap the gains

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Budget 2021 brings infra sector back in focus; bet on these 20 stocks to reap the gains

In her Union Budget 2021 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a National Bank for Financing Development (NaBFID) to help in the process of infrastructure financing in the country.

Sectoral winners and losers of Union Budget 2021

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Sectoral winners and losers of Union Budget 2021

Experts point out that health and infrastructure are the keys to economic growth and the government's emphasis on them will drive growth, increase employment and boost overall consumption.

Sensex jumps nearly 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 14,700; 5 factors behind market rally

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Sensex jumps nearly 1,200 points, Nifty reclaims 14,700; 5 factors behind market rally

Analysts pointed out that the Union Budget 2021 has avoided significant negatives for the market and there are many positive takeaways.

Budget 2021 lays foundation for $5 trillion economy

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Budget 2021 lays foundation for $5 trillion economy

Monetisation of infra assets, divestment plans of the non-core assets, and conducive tax compliance are likely to attract the much-needed foreign capital.

Union Budget 2021 | Market looks pleased, how to position your investments now?

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Union Budget 2021 | Market looks pleased, how to position your investments now?

Experts and analysts hailed the Budget as growth-oriented and a pragmatic one as the government raised CAPEX target without increasing tax rates.

Taking Stock | Nifty ends below 13,650; market corrects 7% in 6-day fall ahead of Budget

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Taking Stock | Nifty ends below 13,650; market corrects 7% in 6-day fall ahead of Budget

Only four stocks - IndusInd Bank, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank - could manage to end in the green in the Sensex index.

Budget 2021 | Govt likely to bring privatisation into focus; divestment may lead to significant re-rating of PSU stocks

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Budget 2021 | Govt likely to bring privatisation into focus; divestment may lead to significant re-rating of PSU stocks

Brokerages are of the view that strategic divestment may lead to significant re-rating of the public sector enterprises (PSEs) stocks, as seen during 2002.

Budget 2021 | Govt likely to increase allocation for infra projects; L&T, KNR Constructions, Sadbhav Engineering to benefit

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Budget 2021 | Govt likely to increase allocation for infra projects; L&T, KNR Constructions, Sadbhav Engineering to benefit

There are expectations that railways will get higher allocation as the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to the sector's revenue in the current financial year.

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