The Nifty 50 kicked off the November series on a strong note, ending near the day’s high with a gain of 117 points at 26,054. Among the top performers were NTPC, Adani Ports, and ONGC, while Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, and BEL emerged as the major laggards. Barring Nifty Auto, all sectoral indices closed in the green, with Oil & Gas, Metal, and Media indices outperforming the broader market. The broader indices also mirrored the benchmark’s strength, as both midcap and smallcap segments posted healthy gains. Investors now turn their focus to key earnings from ITC, NTPC, and Adani Power for further market cues. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets ended mixed overnight, with NASDAQ at record close whereas Asian markets were mixed after US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned against presuming another rate cut in December. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Mark Matthews-- Head of Research, Asia, Julius Baer, Chandan Taparia, Senior Vice President, Head - Derivatives & Technical Research , Motilal Oswal and Sunil Subramanian, Market Expert.
The Nifty slipped amid volatility on the monthly derivatives expiry day, ending 29 points lower at 25,936 after recovering from intraday lows. Sectoral performance was mixed, with metals, PSU banks, and media stocks leading the gainers, while realty and IT counters dragged. Broader markets ended largely flat after a choppy session. Investors now turn their focus to the US Federal Reserve meeting, where a 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected. Key earnings to watch include L&T, Coal India, and Varun Beverages. This morning, global cues were positive. US markets closed higher, with S&P 500 breaching all-time highs intraday. Asian markets also started higher this morning, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting an all-time high. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Jay Thakkar, Head Derivatives and Quant Research, ICICI Securities and Nitin Bhasin, Head of Institutional Equities, Ambit.
Indian markets ended a volatile session on F&O expiry day, with the Sensex and Nifty recovering from early losses. Traders witnessed sharp swings as metal and energy stocks saw buying while banking and IT names lagged. The Nifty closed below 25,950 amid profit-booking and expiry-related volatility. Catch Yatin Mota in conversation with Milan Vaishnav, Founder and Technical Analyst, ChartWizard FZE and Gemstone Equity Research
The Nifty resumed its upward move on Monday, gaining 170 points to end at 25,966 and crossing the 26,000 mark intra-day. Reliance, Airtel, SBI, and HDFC Bank led the rally, while Kotak Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the key laggards. Broader markets also stayed firm, with midcap and smallcap indices hitting fresh highs. Global sentiment turned positive after softer US inflation data and progress in US-China trade talks boosted hopes of a Fed rate cut. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets were at record highs overnight as investors cheered progress of trade talks between US and China. However, Asian markets dipped this morning as investor kept an eye out for US-Japan meeting. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking and Mayuresh Joshi, Director - Research, Marketsmithindia.com.
Nifty ended near 26,000 and Sensex jumped 500 pts, led by PSU Banks, Realty, and Metal stocks. Top gainers: SBI Life, Bharti Airtel, Grasim, RIL, Hindalco, Tata Motors. Top losers: BEL, Kotak Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, ONGC. Indices: Midcap +0.5%, Smallcap +0.3%. Pharma and Media stocks lagged. Catch Yatin Mota in conversation with Rajesh Bhosale, Senior Technical and Derivative Analyst, Angel One.
Sebi and stock exchanges have overhauled the penalty framework for brokers, introducing new categories of violations while retaining stringent measures to protect investors. The revised structure aims to enhance market discipline, curb misuse of client funds, and ensure greater accountability among intermediaries.
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The Nifty has rallied nearly 1,500 points over the past 15 trading sessions, even as trading activity returns to full swing post-Diwali festivities. However, the Bank Nifty remains about 900 points below its record highs. This week will be results-heavy, with over 160 companies set to report their Q2 earnings, including JK Tyre, Adani Energy, and Bata today. Global cues will also be closely tracked, with the US Fed meeting and the US-China discussions scheduled for Thursday. This morning, global cues were positive. US markets ended Friday on a record high, followed by softer than expected September inflation report. Meanwhile, Asia-Pacific markets started on a positive note as investors cheered progress of trade talks between US and China. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President Research (Head Technical & Derivatives ) at Axis Securities and Gaurang H Shah, Sr. Vice President, Geojit Financial Services.
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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are likely to open higher on October 24, with cues coming from GIFT Nifty, which was trading higher above 26000. Market erased most of the intraday gains, ending marginally higher amid final hour profit booking. However, the winning run continued on sixth consecutive session on October 23 amid hopes over the US-India trade deal. At close, the Sensex was up 130.06 points or 0.15 percent at 84,556.40, and the Nifty was up 22.80 points or 0.09 percent at 25,891.40. BSE Midcap index down marginally, while smallcap index shed 0.4%. Cipla, DRL, Defense stocks will be among stocks to watch today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder NeoTrader and Alok Agarwal, Head - Quant and Fund Manager, Alchemy Capital Management
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The GIFT Nifty is signaling a strong start for Dalal Street, pointing to a 400-point gap-up for the Nifty 50 as trade resumes after the mid-week Diwali break and Tuesday’s symbolic Muhurat session. The implied open suggested the Nifty could start near record-high territory, just 409 points shy of its all-time peak of 26,277 hit on September 27, 2024. Positive cues have lifted sentiment during the two-day gap — US President Donald Trump’s Diwali celebration at the White House and his statement that India will reduce Russian oil purchases mark a softer diplomatic tone compared to his earlier remarks. Adding to the optimism are reports of potential H-1B visa relief, putting IT stocks in focus today. On the earnings front, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will announce its Q2 results. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Chandan Taparia, Senior Vice President & Head of Derivatives and Technical Research at Motilal Oswal, and Anand K. Rathi, Co-Founder of MIRA Money, on Opening Bell Live.
NSE to enhance RFQ platform from October 28, 2025, introducing brokered trade execution, a yield-price calculator, client holdings upload, and FIX API for faster, transparent bond trading. The RFQ system lets participants request quotes from multiple brokers, making debt trading easier and more efficient.
The festival of lights - Diwali is being celebrated in India. Keeping with its annual tradition of marking the start of the new Hindu financial year (Samvat 2082), the BSE, National Stock Exchange (NSE), and Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will conduct the special Diwali Muhurat trading session today. Decode the investment strategies for Samvat 2082. What are the stocks and sectors to watch out for and will Dalal Street shine bright in Samvat 2082? Moneycontrol gets you an idea of markets and insights
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) highlights robust growth in the services sector, structural reforms, and demographic advantages driving the country’s economic transformation
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After a healthy three-day rally, the Nifty 50 has smartly broken past its falling resistance trendline and the June swing high, closing above 25,700 with a 0.5% gain on October 17 — just in time for the Diwali week celebrations. Experts say the index now looks poised for a strong bull run. A sustained close above the October 2024 bearish gap at 25,740 could open the gates to 26,000–26,300, levels last seen in September 2023. On the downside, immediate support stands at 25,500. GIFT Nifty hints at a gap-up start, and with the bulls extending their party after last year’s 2% gains, stocks like RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd and RBL Bank will be in focus. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ruchit Jain, Vice President – Technical Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, and Nikhil Khandelwal, MD, Systematix Group, as they decode market trends and top festive stock ideas for Samvat 2082.
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Bulls held firm on Dalal Street for yet another session, pushing the Nifty 50 one percent higher on October 16 — its highest close since June. The rally was backed by strong technical and momentum indicators, reflecting a clear pre-Diwali celebration mood among investors. Experts believe the index could soon retest this year’s high of 25,669, and possibly march toward 26,000 — a crucial resistance level before the record peak. On the downside, 25,400–25,300 remains a key support zone. However, global cues this morning are subdued, with Wall Street ending lower amid concerns over regional banks’ lending practices. The GIFT Nifty too is trading in the red. Plenty of stock action ahead — Infosys, Wipro, and LTIMindtree will react to their quarterly earnings, while Reliance Industries is set to announce its Q2 report card today. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder of Neo Trader, on Opening Bell Live. And in our special segment, “Dhamakedar Diwali Stocks,” Siddarth Bhamre, Institutional Research Head at Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates, shares his top three stock picks for Samvat 2082.
Bulls staged a strong comeback, driving the Nifty 50 higher by 0.71% on October 15, after a couple of days of consolidation. The rally has now taken the index close to the falling resistance trendline. The continuation of the higher high–higher low formation and healthy momentum indicators suggest that the index is gradually inching toward 24,400–24,500, the September swing high. Beyond that, 25,670 remains the crucial hurdle to watch, a breakout above could open the door to fresh record highs. On the downside, 25,150 is expected to act as immediate support, followed by 25,050, which forms the key support zone, according to experts. Among stocks to watch: Axis Bank and Angel One will react to their earnings. Infosys, Wipro, Nestlé, Eternal, and Jio Financial are slated to report results today. Also, keep an eye on the two new listings, Rubicon Research and Canara Robeco. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP – Technical Research, Religare Broking. And in our special segment Dhamakedar Diwali Stocks, Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research at HDFC Securities, shares his top 3 picks for Samvat 2082.
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The Nifty 50 extended its southward journey for the second consecutive session, slipping 0.32% on October 14. Despite the dip, the index remains above key moving averages and the midline of the Bollinger Bands, with momentum indicators still favouring the bulls. Experts suggest that as long as 25,060 and 24,950 support levels hold, consolidation and range-bound trading may continue, but a break below could give the bears the upper hand. Among stocks to watch today, Tech Mahindra reported its numbers, Axis Bank announces earnings, and LG Electronics remains in focus after its blockbuster IPO debut. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Nilesh Jain, Head AVP – Derivative and Technical Research at Centrum Broking. Plus, in our special segment Dhamakedar Diwali Stocks, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research – Wealth Management at MOFSL, shares his top three picks for Samvat 2082.
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Nifty bulls paused after a two-day rally, with the Nifty 50 slipping 0.23 percent in a gap-down start on October 13 amid renewed US-China trade tensions. Despite the dip, the broader uptrend remains intact as the index continues to form a higher high–higher low pattern, supported by strong momentum indicators. It has defended the 25,150–25,200 zone, which remains an immediate support, while 25,000 acts as a crucial base. On the upside, resistance is seen at 25,400–25,500, and a breakout above this range could pave the way to test the June swing high of 25,670, say experts. Stocks in focus today include HCL Tech, Just Dial, and Tech Mahindra, while LG Electronics makes its much-awaited D-Street debut. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Jay Thakkar, Head of Derivatives and Quant Research at ICICI Securities, and Ajay Bagga, Market Expert. Plus, in our special segment ‘Dhamakedar Diwali Stocks’, Narendra Solanki, Head of Fundamental Research (Investment Services) at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, reveals his top three picks for Samvat 2082.
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