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Market is fretting about new wave of COVID-19, this sell-off should not worry you: Experts

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Market is fretting about new wave of COVID-19, this sell-off should not worry you: Experts

The sharp sell-off indicates investors are nervous that the hopes of a strong economic rebound and healthy corporate earnings will be dashed if the pandemic is not brought under control soon.

Sensex, Nifty crack over 3%; 5 factors that are spooking investors

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Sensex, Nifty crack over 3%; 5 factors that are spooking investors

The widespread selloff in the market was observed from the word go as investors remained worried about the economic fallout of the fresh surge in coronavirus cases.

Q4FY21 earnings | Can COVID-19 puncture the hopes of a strong quarter?

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Q4FY21 earnings | Can COVID-19 puncture the hopes of a strong quarter?

The daily cases in the second wave have already surpassed the peak of the first wave, forcing many state governments to introduce fresh restrictions.

Gold price today: Yellow metal trades higher, support at Rs 46,400-46,180

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Gold price today: Yellow metal trades higher, support at Rs 46,400-46,180

Gold and silver suffered losses on April 9 in global markets amid better-than-expected economic data from the United States.

Realty, insurance, oil & gas see biggest FPI inflow in March; will it sustain?

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Realty, insurance, oil & gas see biggest FPI inflow in March; will it sustain?

The oil and gas sector received $460 million and for the last five months FPIs have pumped in $1.9 billion and now hold 11.2 percent weight in the sector, Edelweiss said.

Hold it, wait for bigger correction to buy quality stocks, say experts

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Hold it, wait for bigger correction to buy quality stocks, say experts

Experts expect the markets to remain volatile in the short term as investors assess the impact of restrictions imposed by state governments to curb the spread of coronavirus.

RBI ticks all boxes; D-Street cheers MPC outcome as Sensex jumps 460 points

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RBI ticks all boxes; D-Street cheers MPC outcome as Sensex jumps 460 points

The RBI MPC voted to maintain the repo rate at 4 percent, reverse repo rate at 3.35 percent and governor Das said the accommodative policy stance will continue.

Trade setup for Wednesday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

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Trade setup for Wednesday: Top 15 things to know before Opening Bell

Key support levels for the Nifty are placed at 14,578.57, followed by 14,473.63. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch out for are 14,783.77 and 14,884.03.

FY21 report card: FIIs pour highest-ever funds into equities, but DIIs emerge as sellers

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FY21 report card: FIIs pour highest-ever funds into equities, but DIIs emerge as sellers

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net sellers of Indian equity in FY21 for first time in 5 years, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Read on to why the contrast and will the trend continue in FY22

RBI MPC | Status quo on rates, stance to continue; RBI, market need to be in sync on policy normalisation

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RBI MPC | Status quo on rates, stance to continue; RBI, market need to be in sync on policy normalisation

The nascent economic growth and inflation dynamic warrant continued policy support from the RBI, especially when COVID-19 cases are rising at home.

Bitcoin surged over 800% in FY21, should it be part of your portfolio in FY22?

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Bitcoin surged over 800% in FY21, should it be part of your portfolio in FY22?

After March 2020, bitcoin prices started to surge and it even went past $61,000 briefly. Investors see bitcoin as an alternative asset class, anticipating strong gains, and also a hedge against inflation.

Nifty Metal index jumps 9% in last two weeks, 151% in FY21; does it have steam left?

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Nifty Metal index jumps 9% in last two weeks, 151% in FY21; does it have steam left?

The fundamentals of metal space indicate the sector is poised for further growth. As far as technicals are concerned, the index has resistance at 4,250.

Sensex, Nifty fall about 2%: 4 reasons why market lost ground today

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Sensex, Nifty fall about 2%: 4 reasons why market lost ground today

The market has been volatile in the last few sessions, torn between negatives and positives. While macroeconomic indicators, such as GST collection and auto sales numbers of March, indicate a strong economic rebound, rising COVID-19 cases are posing a serious threat

COVID-related situation, Q4 earnings and RBI policy outcome key triggers for market in coming week

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COVID-related situation, Q4 earnings and RBI policy outcome key triggers for market in coming week

In the coming week, all eyes will be on RBI's MPC outcome. While the rates and stance may be stable, investors will closely observe the central bank's commentary on growth and inflation.

I feel we will see normalisation in markets where prices will follow earnings: Nitin Rao of InCred Wealth

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I feel we will see normalisation in markets where prices will follow earnings: Nitin Rao of InCred Wealth

We see some pockets of opportunities in certain sectors like financials, healthcare, FMCG, etc. which may outperform broader markets, said Rao.

Mid, small-caps outperform benchmarks in FY21; these 12 stocks can give up to 56% return in FY22

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Mid, small-caps outperform benchmarks in FY21; these 12 stocks can give up to 56% return in FY22

By providing attractive valuations, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have offered an opportunity to investors who have been eyeing the mid and small-cap space to place their bets at significantly low risk, say experts.

FY21 review| Benchmarks jump up to 71%, mid, smallcaps outperform; 7 Sensex, 14 Nifty stocks more than double

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FY21 review| Benchmarks jump up to 71%, mid, smallcaps outperform; 7 Sensex, 14 Nifty stocks more than double

The pace of vaccination and the trajectory of quarterly earnings will drive the market in FY22, say experts.

FMCG, PSU banks, pharma sectors underperform Nifty in FY21, will FY22 be better?

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FMCG, PSU banks, pharma sectors underperform Nifty in FY21, will FY22 be better?

While metal, auto and IT sectors have taken the front seats in terms of gains, FMCG, PSU bank and pharma indices have underperformed.

Metal, auto, IT sectors more than doubled in FY21, will the trend continue in FY22?

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Metal, auto, IT sectors more than doubled in FY21, will the trend continue in FY22?

While IT found favour with investors as a defensive sector and also because COVID-19 increased our dependence on technology by several notches, metal and auto picked pace as investors anticipated economic recovery.

Taking Stock | Market posts biggest one-day gain in two months; investors richer by Rs 3.5 lakh crore

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Taking Stock | Market posts biggest one-day gain in two months; investors richer by Rs 3.5 lakh crore

The market capitalisation of BSE firms rose to Rs 204.8 lakh crore from Rs 201.3 lakh crore in the previous session, making investors richer by Rs 3.5 lakh crore in a single day.

Sensex, Nifty jump higher despite rising COVID-19 cases, stronger dollar; what's giving comfort to the market?

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Sensex, Nifty jump higher despite rising COVID-19 cases, stronger dollar; what's giving comfort to the market?

Analysts believe that the market will take cues from the fourth-quarter earnings, which start in the coming days, and also the pace of vaccination.

Holi special: Add colour to your portfolio with these 15 stocks

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Holi special: Add colour to your portfolio with these 15 stocks

As the market seems to have the comfort of valuation now, it is time to lap up quality stocks, analysts point out.

Rise, fall, repeat — market trend perplexing, top 6 analysts tell us what lies ahead

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Rise, fall, repeat — market trend perplexing, top 6 analysts tell us what lies ahead

This week is a truncated one as the market will be shut on March 29 for Holi and April 2 for Good Friday.

COVID-19 unlikely to hurt big, Nifty earnings may grow by 35-40% in FY22: Lav Chaturvedi of Reliance Securities

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COVID-19 unlikely to hurt big, Nifty earnings may grow by 35-40% in FY22: Lav Chaturvedi of Reliance Securities

A strong pick up in capital expenditures in FY22E, impact of the reforms announced in the Budget and allocation of higher capital expenditures should continue to support the rebound in corporate earnings, says Chaturvedi.

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