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    Nifty is a market index that was introduced by the National Stock Exchange in April 1996. It’s a blend of two words-National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Fifty. It is a benchmark Indian stock market index that represents the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies listed on the National Stock Exchange.It is one of the two main stock indices used in India, the other being the BSE SENSEX. The base value of the index has been set at 1000 and the base capital of Rs 2.06 trillion. It was initially calculated on a full market capitalization methodology but in 2009 the computation was changed to a free float methodology. The base period for the NIFTY 50 index is November 3 1995, which marked the completion of one year of operations of the National Stock Exchange Equity Market Segment. Nifty 50 index has shaped up to be the largest consisting of exchange-traded funds (onshore and offshore) and exchange-traded options at NSE. It is the world’s most actively traded contract. As of April 2021, the index covers 13 sectors of the Indian Economy and offers investment managers exposure to the Indian market in one portfolio. It also has sectoral indices like NIFTY Bank, NIFTY IT, NIFTY Auto, NIFTY Pharma etc. More

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    • Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell

      Live: War rhetoric to fuel risk-off trade as Trump signals more Iran action | Opening Bell

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      On February 27, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 7536 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth over ₹12,000 crore.

    • Chartist Talk: Market likely to open 1-2% lower amid US-Iran conflict; selling may persist until Nifty reclaims 200-DEMA, Sudeep Shah highlights two stock bets

      Sudeep Shah recommends deploying a bear spread strategy by buying 25,150 Put and Selling 25,000 Put, as Nifty is likely to retest the 25,000–24,950 zone in the near term.

    • Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex down 1,000 pts, Nifty below 24,900; metals shine, India VIX up 16%

      Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Except metal, all other sectoral indices are trading in the red with auto, realty, oil & gas, consumer durables down 1%. Nifty midcap and smallcap indices down 0.5% each. Tejas Networks, Nippon Silver ETF, Nippon Gold Bees, ONGC and L&T are among most active shares on the NSE.

    • Oil price pressures may hit trade and inflation, but macro remains resilient: INVasset PMS' Anirudh Garg

      A further 5% correction cannot be ruled out if crude prices spike sharply or if global risk appetite weakens. Equity markets tend to react quickly to geopolitical uncertainty, especially when oil volatility influences inflation and currency movements simultaneously, said INVasset PMS' Anirudh Garg.

    • MC Interview: Narnolia’s Shailendra Kumar warns Gulf tensions could trigger 5% market drop, full‑blown US-Iran war likely

      The current environment is admittedly clouded by uncertainty — the US-Iran conflict and the ongoing debate around AI's economic impact are creating visible headwinds for market sentiment, said Narnolia's Shailendra Kumar.

    • Daily Voice: Ankur Jhaveri flags caution as Iran tensions risk global spillovers, urges focus on strong domestic stories

      FII flows will be vulnerable to these developments like geopolitical tensions, which means EMs markets could see further pressure in short term, said Ankur Jhaveri of JM Financial.

    • Trading Plan: Will US-Israeli military action against Iran drag Nifty down to 24,850, Bank Nifty under 60,000?

      Experts expect a gap-down market opening on March 2, with the Nifty 50 likely breaking the psychological 25,000 zone, followed by a move toward the 24,850 support (the long upward-sloping support trendline).

    • Trade setup for March 2 after intensified US-Iran tensions: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      The momentum indicators maintained a sell signal, and the bears received a further boost from intensified US-Iran tensions, both of which hint at a sharp gap-down opening for the market on March 2.

    • Dalal Street This Week: US-Iran tensions, oil prices, US jobs, PMI numbers among 10 key factors to watch

      On Monday, the market is expected to see a gap-down opening following the Middle East tensions, while auto stocks will react to the February numbers announced on March 1. In the truncated week ahead, selling pressure may widen only if there are major oil and gas supply concerns, as that would increase trade costs and impact inflation and the fiscal deficit.

    • Nifty’s 25,000 test is here: US-Israel strikes on Iran, oil spike fears put Dalal Street on edge

      Nifty’s near-term trajectory remains downward-biased and highly news-driven. A contained conflict with limited disruption to oil flows could see the index stabilise around current levels or stage a relief bounce.

    • Daily Voice: Market sentiment unlikely to improve until three key factors stabilise, says Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar

      There can be delays in private capex as capex expansion depends on many factors such as demand uncertainty due to tariffs, and raw materials prices fluctuations, said Alpha Capital’s Pankaj Kumar.

    • Daily Voice: Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi advises focusing on four secular themes for portfolio allocation

      Bay Capital's Nikunj Doshi believes that current phase of market provides opportunities for identifying long-term investments. USD and Gold are considered best hedges against global volatility and will continue to remain strong as long as geopolitical tensions remain high.

    • Technical View: Bears eye deeper correction if Nifty slips below 25,000; Bank Nifty breakdown points to further weakness amid elevated VIX

      The weekly options data suggest that 25,000, where the maximum Put open interest is placed, is expected to act as key short-term support, while resistance is seen at 25,400–25,500, which holds the maximum Call open interest.

    • Taking Stock: Sensex sinks 961 pts, Nifty below 25,200; auto, FMCG, metal stocks hammered

      Among sectors, auto, bank, FMCG, metal, realty, telecom shed 1-2%, while IT, media, consumer durables ended in the green.

    • Nifty Tests Crucial Support Zone; Index Down Nearly A Percent For The Week | Closing Bell Live

      Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Anand K Rathi, Co-Founder, MIRA Money and Jay Thakkar, Head Derivatives and Quant Research, ICICI Securities

    • Sensex settles 950 pts lower, Nifty ends below 25,200: Weak global cues among key factors behind market crash

      Sensex, Nifty declined as a U.S. tech selloff and subdued Asian cues kept sentiment subdued.

    • Daily Voice: An optimistic FY27 requires perfect hand-off from govt spending to private consumption, flawless execution by top three private banks, says Ambit’s Nitin Bhasin

      Overall, outlook remains negative for the next 12–18 months, given the lack of visibility on any sustainable near-term catalysts, said Nitin Bhasin of Ambit.

    • Nifty May Snap 2-Day Gains As Wall Street Slips Again Amid AI-Led Weakness | Opening Bell Live

      Nifty May Snap 2-Day Gains As Wall Street Slips Again Amid AI-Led Weakness | Opening Bell Live

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      Asian currencies were trading mostly lower in early trade on Friday with Taiwan Dollar leading the losers followed by South Korean Won, Philippines Peso, Singapore Dollar, Malaysian Ringgit.

    • Closing Bell: Nifty below 25,200, Sensex tanks 961 pts; realty, metal, FMCG top drag

      Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices down 1% each. Dr Reddy's Labs, Bharti Airtel, M&M, HDFC Life, Sun Pharma were among the top drags on the Nifty, while gainers were Trent, HCL Tech, Infosys, Apollo Hospitals. Among sectors, auto, bank, FMCG, metal, realty, telecom shed 1-2%, while IT, media, consumer durables ended in the green.

    • Trading Plan: Can the Nifty 50, Bank Nifty hold above Thursday's low?

      The Nifty 50 has been taking support at 25,400 on a closing basis since last week; hence, falling decisively below it can take the index down toward 25,250 (200-day EMA) in upcoming sessions. However, the 25,600–25,650 zone is acting as a hurdle, which needs to be convincingly surpassed for a move toward 25,900–26,000.

    • Trade setup for February 27: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

      If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks below the 25,400–25,350 levels, further weakness toward 25,250 and 25,000 cannot be ruled out in the upcoming sessions. However, the immediate resistance is placed in the 25,600–25,650 zone, and only a convincing trade above this range may bring the bulls back, according to experts.

    • How should investors position themselves in the current sell-on-rise market? Here's what analysts recommend

      The markets opened higher but pared gains as the day progressed amid persistent sell-on-rise trends, a pattern seen in recent sessions as well.

    • Technical View: Nifty has to decisively break 25,300-25,600 zone for directional trend; easing VIX indicates stable volatility

      Analysts said the Nifty needs to decisively move out of the 25,300–25,600 band to establish a clear directional trend.

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