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India among top performing markets in FY21; investors’ wealth swell by Rs 94 lakh crore

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India among top performing markets in FY21; investors’ wealth swell by Rs 94 lakh crore

The continued improvement in the economy, abundant global liquidity, strong earnings growth and able government support have given the Sensex and Nifty a huge fillip; financial, IT, FMCG, pharma and auto sectors can outperform overall market in the coming financial year

Sensex, Nifty look listless; What is keeping the bulls under check?

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Sensex, Nifty look listless; What is keeping the bulls under check?

The market is cautious ahead of the US Fed outcome later today. While the Fed is expected to keep the rates low, investors are keen to see Fed's commentary on the economy and inflation.

Sensex, Nifty fall for the second consecutive session; 5 factors behind the market fall

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Sensex, Nifty fall for the second consecutive session; 5 factors behind the market fall

A sharp reversal in the CPI inflation reflects the potential inflationary pressures in the economy. Rising bond yields and a spike in coronavirus cases are weighing on sentiment.

Rising inflation, falling IIP worst combination; will it force RBI to change stance?

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Rising inflation, falling IIP worst combination; will it force RBI to change stance?

Retail inflation prints may remain high for the next few months due to high commodity prices.

Bitcoin over $60,000, can it dent gold's safe-haven appeal?

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Bitcoin over $60,000, can it dent gold's safe-haven appeal?

The cryptocurrency polarises opinion. For some experts, It is the asset for the new generation, the way forward but others point to its volatility and warn against getting carried away with bitcoin's meteoric rise.

Taking Stock | Sensex, Nifty snap three-day winning run, investors lose Rs 1.4 lakh crore in a day

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Taking Stock | Sensex, Nifty snap three-day winning run, investors lose Rs 1.4 lakh crore in a day

After opening in the green and trading with healthy gains in the first half, a fresh wave of profit-booking kept the market down for the remaining session.

Adani Power stock is up 181% in FY21; is it still a buy?

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Adani Power stock is up 181% in FY21; is it still a buy?

Considering the fact that the stock has not been able to make a fresh peak in the last 10 years, investors seem to be uncertain whether the stock will be able to hold recent gains or not.

FII stake in Nifty50 at five-year high in Q3; will the momentum sustain?

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FII stake in Nifty50 at five-year high in Q3; will the momentum sustain?

FIIs raised their stake in 37 Nifty50 companies QoQ in Q3 FY21. Tata Steel, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Hindalco were the stocks that witnessed the biggest QoQ jump in FII holding during the last quarter of CY 2020.

Metal sector on investors' radar: Analysts suggest these 8 stocks for double-digit returns in one year

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Metal sector on investors' radar: Analysts suggest these 8 stocks for double-digit returns in one year

The recent rally in some steel stocks has raised the concerns of peak valuations, but brokerages find it in line with their long-term historic mean.

Life insurance stocks rise on upbeat February data; brokerages bullish on SBI Life, Max Financial

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Life insurance stocks rise on upbeat February data; brokerages bullish on SBI Life, Max Financial

Life insurance stocks gained traction a day after IRDA data showed the sector saw strong growth in the month of February.

Women's Day 2021: Women investors on Street nearly double in 2020, but they still have a long way to go​

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Women's Day 2021: Women investors on Street nearly double in 2020, but they still have a long way to go​

Kavitha Subramanian, Co-Founder of broking firm Upstox said her firm witnessed a sharp jump in the number of accounts opened by women investors since the last year.

Brent crude may top $78 a barrel in coming days, not a risk for market yet, say experts

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Brent crude may top $78 a barrel in coming days, not a risk for market yet, say experts

OPEC and its allies have decided to maintain production cuts in April, as they wait to see how the demand recovery trends shape up in the coming months.

Nifty to hit 17,200 by December, 10 analysts tell you the sectors where money is

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Nifty to hit 17,200 by December, 10 analysts tell you the sectors where money is

Axis Securities has raised the December 2021 Nifty target to 17,200, on strong December quarter earnings, solid structural trends, continued FII inflows and a positive market sentiment.

Inflation and the market: Should you be worried?

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Inflation and the market: Should you be worried?

The RBI in its report on currency and finance on February 26 said the present inflation target of 2 to 6 percent was appropriate for the next five years to ensure price stability.

Crude's rise, rupee's fall looming risks for markets but these 8 stocks may reap benefit

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Crude's rise, rupee's fall looming risks for markets but these 8 stocks may reap benefit

The recent rise in crude oil prices has kept the Indian currency under pressure. The rupee is now above the 73 mark per US dollar.

Auto stocks rise post February sales prints; CLSA, Motilal Oswal positive on M&M, Maruti, Tata Motors

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Auto stocks rise post February sales prints; CLSA, Motilal Oswal positive on M&M, Maruti, Tata Motors

Brokerages and market experts have been positive about the auto space of late as the sector is among the key beneficiaries of the economic recovery and low-interest rates.

Government's strong privatisation pitch to boost PSU stocks; SBI, NTPC, GAIL in focus

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Government's strong privatisation pitch to boost PSU stocks; SBI, NTPC, GAIL in focus

PSU stocks are likely to remain in focus in the coming fiscal as possible privatisation or monetisation of PSUs will likely result in valuation rerating in this space.

FIIs remain buyers for 5th consecutive month in February; will the trend sustain?

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FIIs remain buyers for 5th consecutive month in February; will the trend sustain?

In net terms, FIIs invested Rs 24,013 crore in the Indian financial market in February as they took out Rs 6,488 crore from the debt-market while bought Rs 4,364 crore in debt-VRR and Rs 350 crore in hybrid funds, data from NSDL showed.

Experts say make the most of market fall, brokerages suggest 50 stocks to buy

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Experts say make the most of market fall, brokerages suggest 50 stocks to buy

In the days to come, a lot will depend on how bond yields behave Geopolitical tensions and inflation data will also be keenly watched by market participants, say experts.

After 3% correction which way will the market go in coming week ? Here's what analysts say

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After 3% correction which way will the market go in coming week ? Here's what analysts say

The fall hasn't surprised experts, many of whom say the correction was overdue as the market was trading at higher valuations and most of the positives had been factored in.

Sensex declines more than 1,900 points, Nifty settles below 14,550: 5 reasons for the fall

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Sensex declines more than 1,900 points, Nifty settles below 14,550: 5 reasons for the fall

Most Asian markets traded lower after Wall Street's main indexes tumbled, following a steep rise in benchmark US Treasury yields.

COVID-19 remains a key trigger for pharma space, analysts pick these 15 stocks for medium term

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COVID-19 remains a key trigger for pharma space, analysts pick these 15 stocks for medium term

The government's decision to expand the production-linked incentive to the pharma sector will help players who have a strong manufacturing base, say experts.

Gold price today: Yellow metal gains, resistance exists at around Rs 46,400

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Gold price today: Yellow metal gains, resistance exists at around Rs 46,400

Gold and silver fell in the previous session as the US unemployment claims dropped and 10-year bond yield surged to fresh one-year highs. Gold may remain under pressure but the US stimulus expectations may limit any major downside.

Gold price today: Yellow metal trades lower, support exists around Rs 46,330

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Gold price today: Yellow metal trades lower, support exists around Rs 46,330

In the US, gold prices eased, dented by higher US Treasury yields but weakness in the US dollar and US Fed's comments of keeping rates low for a long time supported the yellow metal.

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