Stock Market crash
Time in market is more important than timing the market: Market crash after Election results has a lesson for SIP investors
Timing the market is not a reliable strategy. Trying to predict short-term market movements often leads to disappointment. What truly matters is the consistency and discipline of investing over the long term. Market fluctuations are part and parcel of investing in equities, and those who remain patient and focused on their long-term goals are more likely to reap the rewards.
Sensex ends over 400 points lower, smallcaps worst hit. 5 factors brought the bears out
Stock Market Crash: Sensex plunged over 800 points intraday on Wednesday, with Nifty dropping over 1%, shaking retail investors accustomed to daily gains but recovered half of the losses towards the end of the day. Smallcap and midcap indices saw their worst day in over a month. M&M led Nifty's decline with a 7% drop amid concerns over XUV700 price cuts signaling weaker car demand.
Plea in SC seeks Centre, SEBI to submit report in Jun 4 stock market crash
A plea filed in the Supreme Court calls for a detailed report on the stock market crash following the election results, with losses reaching billions. The plea seeks action to strengthen regulations and protect investors, citing concerns over market volatility and lack of change despite previous directives.
What is this “bubble of bubbles” burst of the US Stock Markets being predicted?
Economist Harry Dent has predicted a stock market crash calling it the “bubble of bubbles”. This has been described due to the loose monetary and fiscal policies followed by the US.
Bubble of all bubbles? US economist predicts a 2025 stock market crash, likely worse than 2008 crisis
Economist Dent warns of a 2025 stock market crash worse than 2008 crisis, attributing it to artificial bubble building post-Covid pandemic. He analyzes global economies, highlights economic devastation, and predicts a crash driven by inflated asset prices.
Buy-the-dip didn't work for mutual fund investors on election result day due to 'tech glitch'
Mutual fund investors faced disappointment as a technical glitch led to delayed NAV allotment amid a stock market crash. Many investors demanded compensation for losses incurred due to the glitch.
Rahul Gandhi demands JPC probe into stock market ‘scam’ around exit polls
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on allegedly giving specific investment advice related to stock market before the announcement of Lok Sabha election polls results.Rahul Gandhi demands JPC probe into stock market ‘scam’ around exit polls
PM Modi and Amit Shah directly involved in Tuesday's stock market crash: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman for giving investment advice before election results, demanding a JPC probe into alleged stock market manipulation by a business group under SEBI investigations.
PFC, REC, Adani stocks among top losers, share prices fall up to 20%
Shares of companies like PFC, REC Ltd, and Adani Ports plummeted in today's market turmoil due to poor Lok Sabha election results for the Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
India VIX jumps 44%, registers highest single-day gain in 9 years
India VIX, the fear index, soared by nearly 44%, marking its highest single-day gain in 9 years amidst strong election count trends. Investors adopted a risk-averse stance, leading to a 4,100-point drop in Sensex. Market capitalization declined by Rs 17.61 lakh crore. Experts anticipate VIX to hit 30, advising cautious investment strategies.
Investors lose over Rs 2 lakh crore as Sensex melts 733 pts. 7 key factors behind today's bloodbath
Selling pressure from RIL and HDFC Bank led to a major crash in Indian indices. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped by a whopping Rs 2.53 lakh crore. India VIX surged due to increasing volatility and concerns over Q4 earnings, election season, and US Fed rate cut.
Lok Sabha election or China effect? 4 reasons why Sensex has fallen 2,000 points in May
Dalal Street's fear gauge, India VIX, surged over 60% this month, hitting a 52-week high of 21.49, as Sensex plummeted over 2,000 points. FIIs withdrew Rs 19,000 crore. Sensex fell 800 points today amid election uncertainty but rebounded as voting progressed.
Low voter turnout, high VIX! Why stock investors saw Rs 11 lakh crore wealth erosion in 3 days
Stock market reacts to low voter turnout speculation in Lok Sabha election. Nifty falls below 50-DMA, Sensex loses 1,000 points, BSE-listed stocks lose Rs 11 lakh crore in three days. India VIX surges, FIIs sell. Valuation concerns and Q4 earnings disappoint.
Devina Mehra's portfolio tips: Avoid the big losses, avoid a big hit to your capital & then you will win
Devina Mehra warns investors about smallcap crash risks during euphoria. Emphasizes careful stock selection and managing risk to avoid losses. Advocates for cautious approach in volatile markets for better returns. In case of industrial, Mehra says: " I expect, sometime this year, maybe the story will be over. Of course, we have trimmed, we have changed stocks and we have done all of that but we are still overweight in that sector as we speak."
Sensex crashes over 1100 pts, Nifty below 22,000: Key factors why
Today's stock market experienced a significant decline, wiping off 14 lakh crore rupees from Dalal Street. The Sensex crashed 1100 points intraday, dropping below the 73,000 mark, and the Nifty was under 22,000. Although the Sensex recovered slightly by the end of the day, it was still down 906 points, and the Nifty was down 338 points. So, what exactly happened in the markets today? Watch!Sensex crashes over 1100 pts, Nifty below 22,000: Key factors why
Uday Kotak says Indian markets 'nowhere near bubble territory' days after SEBI Chief flags froth
Uday Kotak says that the Indian stock market is nowhere near bubble territory but raised concerns over the presence of 'some frothiness'. Uday Kotak's statement comes days after Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch raised concerns over frothiness in small and midcaps. While he acknowledged the presence of some 'frothiness and bubbliness', Uday Kotak emphasises that it is not yet out of control. Watch!Uday Kotak says Indian markets 'nowhere near bubble territory' days after SEBI Chief flags froth
Stock market crash: What to do when your large-cap stocks plunge?
The key takeaway is that large-cap stocks seem stable, but are not immune to sudden dips. Panic can play a role, but it’s crucial to remember the inherent strength and momentum of these companies. Don’t let short-term fluctuations, especially during panic selling, cloud your judgement about a company’s long-term potential.
Sensex tanks over 1,000 pts; Nifty below 21,250: Key levels to watch out for in Jan 24 session
Just after India beat Hong Kong to become the world's fourth largest stock market, the Sensex fell over 1,000 points to end at 70,371, while the Nifty also cracked 1.5% to end below the 21,250 mark. The sell-off was deeper in the broader market with mid and smallcap indices slipping around 3%. Defying positive momentum seen in global markets, banks, oil and gas stocks, FMCG and metals led the downside, while buying was seen in pharma stocks. RIL and HDFC Bank alone contributed to about half of the loss in Nifty. Sensex tanks over 1,000 pts; Nifty below 21,250: Key levels to watch out for in Jan 24 session
Sensex crashes over 1,000 points: 6 reasons behind the Rs 8 lakh crore selloff
India's stock market, represented by the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant fall after reaching a milestone as the fourth largest stock market in the world. The Sensex dropped by over 1,000 points, while the Nifty declined by 1.5%. This sell-off was more pronounced in the mid and smallcap indices, which slipped by around 3%. Investors on Dalal Street lost approximately Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalization. The decline was led by banks, oil and gas stocks, FMCG, and metals, while pharma stocks saw some buying. HDFC Bank and RIL were major contributors to the market loss.
Sensex plunges 790 points, smallcaps bleed most. 6 factors behind Rs 6 lakh crore crash
Nifty and Sensex fell below key levels. Technical analysts believe a breakout below 22,000 could trigger a downward move. FIIs have turned buyers despite high US bond yields. Sebi asks mutual funds to disclose risks and liquidity measures. Traders await US PCE data for Fed rate hike clues.
Bear attack! Nifty 50 sees biggest 1-day fall in 9 months; what should investors do
From the all-time high level of 21,593 points, the Nifty 50 slumped more than 400 points or 1.4% and settled at 21,150. The Sensex plunged by over 1,400 points from its lifetime high of 71,913 to end at 70,506, a 1.3% cut. The sell-off was broad-based and more prominent in the smallcap segment, which witnessed a healthy correction after several months.
Zee, Ircon, RITES shares top losers in today’s crash, tank up to 33%
Zee saw massive selling pressure after the brokerages downgraded the media stock following a painful end to an overstretched drama surrounding the $10 billion merger with Sony.
Sensex records worst single-day plunge in 18 months. Should you book profits?
Sensex records worst daily performance in 18 months due to the decline in HDFC Bank shares. The HDFC Bank report card had a spillover effect on other banking stocks, with Nifty Bank crashing along with mid and smallcap indices. Rising bond yields in the US contribute to the negative sentiment in the global market.
Stock market crash: Rs 3.15 lakh crore wiped off! Bank, Tata stocks drag Nifty below 22,350 mark
Benchmark equity indices closed lower as investors turned cautious ahead of key domestic and US inflation data. Power Grid Corp, Tata Steel, SBI, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, HDFC Bank declined, while Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra closed with gains. Market capitalisation declined. Global stock indexes also fell.
Stock market crashes and leap years have a bloody history. Will 2024 pass away peacefully?
Some of the worst crashes in Dalal Street history have been during leap years - 1992, 2000, 2008 and 2020. The new year of 2024 is also a leap year. Will Sensex, Nifty crash this time also? Analysts don't see any reason for worry but as they say, the biggest risk is what you don't see coming.
Nifty bull run comes to an abrupt halt after 7 weeks. What went wrong suddenly?
In one of the worst days in the market in 2023, Nifty ended 1.4% lower, while Sensex ended 931 points weaker. Mid and smallcaps were left bleeding as the Nifty Midcap100 registered its biggest single-session decline in almost a year. The PSU bank index fell 4% to record single biggest session decline in over a year.
Sensex crashes over 900 points. Early signs of a U-turn on one-way Street?
Sensex Crash Today: In percentage terms, today's decline in Nifty was the biggest single-day loss in last 9 months. In the last one month alone, the index has rallied over 1,400 points or about 7.2% with November turning out to be the best month for Nifty in 2023.
ET Market Watch: 3 reasons that triggered today's stock market crash
-Sensex fell 523 pts and closed at 64,049 while Nifty fell around 159 pts during closing and ended at 19,122.-This happened despite a rebound in global stocks and a fall in oil prices-The indices were dragged by banking, financial and IT stocksET Market Watch: 3 reasons that triggered today's stock market crash
Have you invested a lot of money into stocks? 4 tips to manage stock market volatility
Spurred by the stock market rally in the past two years, many investors have poured money into equities without adequately considering the risks involved. Many of them are new investors who have not been through a bear phase and do not have the temperament to withstand losses. They are investing after being bitten by the FOMO bug or swayed by finfluencers on social media. If you have taken too much risks, here is why you need to remain cautious.
Where to invest during market volatility? Consider these 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 33.4%
According to experts, volatility is likely to remain firm in the near future due to muted consumption growth and visible risks in investment growth. With rising macro threats, investing in companies that regularly pay dividends can help diversify risks. ET Wealth has identified companies that have consistently paid dividends in the past 10 years.
Don't fear the stock market volatility: Know how to use it to earn better returns
If you tend to catch a cold at the mention of heightened volatility, you are not alone. In fact, in academic theory, volatility is accepted as a proxy for risk. Experts insist that volatility should not be confused with risk. Volatility is just noise. Know how to use stock market volatility to earn better returns in the future
ET Market Watch: Sensex down 826 pts! 4 reasons behind today's stock market crash
Hi everyone, welcome to another episode of ET Market Watch where we bring you the top highlights of the day. The biggest highlight of the hour is that the stock market crashed pretty badly today. Sensex was over 800 pts down today whereas Nifty was down 261 pts. ..The bloodshed on Dalal Street wiped off Rs 7.56 lakh crore of investor wealth. The BSE market cap also slid to Rs 311.33 lakh crore. So what exactly happened that led to this crash? I am Neha V Mahajan - let's take a look at the 4 factors behind today's crash...ET Market Watch: Sensex down 826 pts! 4 reasons behind today's stock market crash
Rs 2.5 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex crashes 610 points, Nifty below 19,550
Indian shares fell on Thursday due to global market weakness, rising crude oil prices, and persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). The BSE Sensex declined 0.92% and the Nifty50 fell below 19,550. The decline was seen across sectors, with IT and FMCG being the top losers. Today's bloodbath resulted in the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE declining by Rs 2.55 lakh crore to Rs 317.05 lakh crore.
Markets fall for a 3rd day as Fed keeps 2023 hike in play
NSE's Nifty fell 159.05 points or 0.8% to close at 19,742.35. BSE's Sensex declined 570.60 points or 0.85% to end at 66,230.24. Both indices have dropped close to 2.4% in the past three trading sessions after hitting record highs last week.
Axis Bank, Britannia Industries among 10 Nifty stocks with golden crossover pattern
A Golden Crossover suggests a shift from a bearish to a bullish sentiment, indicating a potential trend reversal. The pattern also provides validation for a stock's positive momentum and can bolster investor confidence
Fitch Ratings downgrade: Is panic warranted in the markets?
As an investor in Indian equity markets, you must not fret over the US downgrade by Fitch and focus on stocks that you own in your portfolio over anything else. Make sure that they are fundamentally sound and hold them with patience.
Rs 3.5 lakh crore m-cap wiped off! Was just the Fitch factor behind carnage on D-Street?
Fitch's latest move has revived memories of how stocks around the world had crashed in 2011 when S&P downgraded US credit rating by one notch to AA+ with a negative outlook, citing concerns about budget deficits.
Sensex plunges 700 points as weak economic data spooks investors; Nifty below 19,550
Among the Sensex stocks, Tata Steel, L&T, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, TCS, and Tata Motors opened lower, while only Reliance Industries and Asian Paints opened higher.
Disappointing Q1 by Infosys, HUL halts 6-day bull run at D-St; indices shed 1%
Indian stock markets saw a decline after blue chips Infosys and Hindustan Unilever reported disappointing earnings, ending a record six-day run. The NSE Nifty fell 1.17% to 19,745 and the BSE Sensex declined 1.31% to 66,684.26. Shares in IT firms such as Infosys plummeted after the company cut its revenue growth outlook; the Nifty IT index saw its biggest single-day decline since 17 April, falling 4.1%. Despite foreign portfolio investors pumping around INR85,000 crore ($11.5bn) into Indian equities since March, FPIs were net sellers of INR1,998.77 crore on Friday.
Sensex snaps 6-day winning run: Infosys & 5 other reasons behind the detour
Led by a 10% crash in shares of Infosys, Sensex plunged 1000 points to slip below the 67,000 mark while Nifty cracked 1% to the sub-19,800 level. On the back of a Rs 1.15 lakh crore push from FIIs, Sensex and Nifty have seen a 10% rally so far in the calendar year 2023 to all-time high levels.
Bloodbath on D-Street! IT stocks drag Sensex over 650 points lower, Nifty below 19,800
Among Sensex stocks, Infosys was the top loser, falling over 8%. HCL Tech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HUL, TCS, and Reliance also opened with losses. On the other hand, L&T, Kotak Bank, SBI, Nestle, M&M, and Titan opened with gains.
Sensex crashes nearly 800 points on bloodbath in IT stocks; Nifty near 17,600
From the Sensex pack, Infosys and Tech Mahindra were the top losers, falling 7-11%. Wipro, HCL Tech, TCS, HDFC Bank, HDFC and NTPC also opened in the red. On the other hand, Power Grid, Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel traded with gains.
Adani vs Hindenburg: 32,000-word report left Rs 11.8 lakh crore scar on Indian stock market
Since the release of the report, Nifty Bank is down over 2,400 points with both private and PSU lenders facing the wrath. In the second half of today's session, most bank stocks recovered losses.
Dalal Street's 9-day bull run halts as IT stocks, HDFC twins play spoiler
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 520 points or 0.86% to settle at 59,910. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 121 points or 0.68% to end at 17,706. In the Sensex pack, Infosys was the top loser, while Tech Mahindra declined over 5%. HCL Tech, L&T, NTPC, Wipro and HDFC also ended in the red. On the other hand, Nestle, Power Grid, SBI, Kotak Bank and UltraTech Cement closed with gains.
Sensex breaks longest winning run in 2 years! 6 factors behind crash
Sensex ended below the 60,000 mark while Nifty ended near its support at 17,700 level. IT major Infosys, whose shares ended 9.4% down, was the single largest drag on both the indices. The selloff was across the board in IT stocks as Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, TCS and Wipro ended up to 5% lower.
D-Street indices fall on back of weakness in global markets
The NSE Nifty fell 111.65 points or 0.65% to close at 16,988.40. The BSE Sensex declined 360.95 points or 0.62% to end at 57,628.95. "It's the fear factor that the crisis in the developed market financial system will not end soon which is dragging down the market at the moment," said Siddarth Bhamre, head, research, Religare Broking.
Sensex ends 361 points lower even after Credit Suisse bailout. 5 factors behind the selloff
Even as Swiss regulators averted a financial crisis by negotiating a $3.25 billion buyout of troubled Credit Suisse by rival UBS, investors are worried about the domino effect in the global banking system.
Stock market timers pony up $25 billion and get another thrashing
After a month of drawing down positions, investors poured $25 billion in stocks in the week through Wednesday only to see the S&P 500 plummet as the Federal Reserve and other central banks stuck with hawkish stances that threaten to spur a recession. The benchmark index ended the week with its worst three-day drop in two months, shattering chart support and putting it on track for its first down December since 2018, when rate angst was wreaking similar havoc.
Weak trend in Jan does not shake MFs’ faith in equity
The gross purchase of the local funds remained more than Rs one lakh crore in January for the second month in row. The net inflow was Rs 17,958 crore in the month. This partially offset rising redemption pressure from foreign funds as they sold equities worth Rs 28,852 crore, the highest in seven months.
True and false lessons from the 2008 stock market crash
As the world enters another period of uncertainty, looking back at tough episodes in the past can provide a useful perspective on how to deal with the current one.
Rout in Adani Group stocks, banks drags down indices
The Sensex closed at 59,330.90, down 874.16 points, or 1.45%, from the previous close, after briefly slipping below 59,000 during Friday trade. The Nifty fell 287.60 points, or 1.61%, to end at 17,604.35. Both indices posted their biggest single-day fall in four months to retreat to levels last seen at the end of October 2022.
Nifty forms long bear candle to break key support level. What traders should do next week
Headline equity index Nifty on Friday formed a long bear candle on the daily chart, indicating a decisive downside breakout of the sideways range movement in the market at 17800 levels. Nifty was trading in a range of 18250 to 17750 levels over the last month, and the market action of the last two sessions opens the potential downside pattern target of around 17200-17300 levels in the near term, chart readers said. “The index could drag lower to 16,750 levels. Immediate support for the index is placed at 17,500 levels. Resistance for the index at 17,800 levels,” said Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives & Research, SAMCO Securities.
Sensex off day's low, ends 450 points down; Nifty tests 17,850
Stock Market Crash Today: Sensex off day's low, ends 450 points down; Nifty tests 17,850; all sectoral indices bleedSensex off day's low, ends 450 points down; Nifty tests 17,850
Sensex falls 500 points, Nifty below 18,000 on Fed rate hike, Covid fears
“The global market backdrop continues to be weak due to the strong economic data from the US. The paradox of good economic news turning out to be bad news for markets is playing out. Data from US on consumer confidence, jobless claims, and Q3 GDP numbers surprised on the upside, indicating continuation of the hawkish monetary stance from the Fed,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services said.
Sensex crashes 635 points. Here are 4 factors behind the fall
In the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti and UltraTech Cement were the top losers, falling over 2%. Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI also closed with cuts
Rs 3.5 lakh crore gone from D-Street this month. Is Sensex outlook turning foggy?
The Indian rupee declined against the dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan's unexpected hawkish shift prompted a rise in Japanese and US yields, and impacted risk appetite. The rupee was at 82.8 per US dollar around noon.
Extreme bear sentiment over as investors buy stocks and bonds: BofA
Equity inflows totalled $18 billion and bond funds saw $2.3 billion of inflows while investors sold $0.2 billion of gold and shed cash at the highest rate in three months, selling $31.1 billion.
Market crash leaves investors poorer by Rs 7 lakh crore. Key factors dragging Nifty lower
After today's market crash, investors became poorer by around Rs 7 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies dropped to Rs 269.86 lakh crore.
Stock Market Highlights: Should traders go short on Monday?
The Nifty has turned negative on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, and as long as it trades below 17,700 levels – the outlook is likely to remain negative in the short term. Traders can go short on the index for a possible target towards 17,100 levels in the coming week, also the expiry week, suggest experts. “Markets are finally witnessing pressure after showing resilience for quite some time, and indications are pointing towards further decline. The Nifty index has the next crucial support at the 17,100 zones,” Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking, said.
“Dr Doom” Roubini expects a ‘long, ugly’ recession and stocks sinking 40%
Roubini expects the US and global recession to last all of 2023, depending on how severe the supply shocks and financial distress will be. During the 2008 crisis, households and banks took the hardest hits. This time around, he said corporations, and shadow banks, such as hedge funds, private equity and credit funds.
Hold you nerve; whenever it becomes too easy to make money, market gives a jolt: Anshul Saigal
I must also say that if there is scepticism, I would be less concerned. When there is complete confidence that this market is going to go up, that is when I would be concerned. As we speak today, while markets have done well over the last two months, some amount of money has been made for a lot of people who are invested with the belief is that with each rally, book profits, take money off the table and hence there is scepticism.
Stock Market Highlights: What signals bearish candle on Nifty is sending for next trade
The Indian markets closed in the red for the third consecutive day and formed a bearish candle on the daily and weekly charts, which suggests bears could remain in control in the coming week. The market saw a knee-jerk fall, largely in line with the weakness seen in the US and Asian markets. The S&P BSE Sensex plunged more than 1,000 points, while Nifty50 closed below its crucial support placed at 17,800. Analysts advise traders to remain cautious amid rate hike fears from the US Federal Reserve.
Global selloff sends D-Street in a tailspin: Factors behind stock market crash
The 30-share pack Sensex plunged more than 1,150 points to open at 59,417.12, whereas NSE's barometer tanked more than 180 points to 17,887.70. However, both benchmark indices recovered partially.
STOCK MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Nifty confirms failed breakout, bears in driving seat
Nifty50 on Monday fell for the second straight day and formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. This was after the formation of the Bearish Engulfing pattern on Friday. Analysts said the index slipped back below a falling trend line, indicating a failed breakout. They see further weakness ahead. The long bear candle formed on the daily chart confirmed the false upside breakout of the significant overhead resistance of the down sloping trend line at 17,900 level, said Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities. "The long bear candle of the last two sessions signals a faster downside retracement of the last 5-6 sessions of upmove. This is a negative indication and signal that bears are in a driver’s seat," he said.
Sunil Subramaniam on how to make volatility your friend and not an enemy
“As good cyclical-oriented sectors and stocks are correcting, they are the ones to accumulate because the bounce back in earnings will more than justify those allocations though in the short run, it might look like one is taking on a lot more risk. It is a very blended play and that is the best way to harness volatility in our favour.”
How investors can handle a stock market crash
There are a set of things—basic ideas about investing—that one can remind oneself when the market is looking shaky. They are not new, but actually reinforcements.
The worst stock selloff in half a century might not be done yet
Coming off the worst first-half since 1970, US equities now face a triple whammy of sticky inflation, recession risks and the threat to corporate profits from sinking consumer confidence. After just about everyone on Wall Street got their 2022 predictions wrong, investors are now focused on a toxic mix that spells stagflation and more damage to valuations.
2022 is a tough year, protect capital! Play safe in your portfolio: Sridhar Sivaram
“It is better to be safe right now. Be in stocks where you are sure about the earnings; concept stocks and price to sales and some other random multiples can be avoided. We are broadly underweight IT but we would be long on specific stocks where we think there is strong earnings momentum; we have been very long in PSU banks and have upped our exposure. In auto, commercial vehicles make the best bets.”
88% BSE listed stocks in bear grip. One of every fourth down over 50%!
As many as 110 of the stocks are linked directly to agri commodities, such as sugar, rubber, tea and coffee, the sector classification suggests. This excludes 114 stocks from the FMCG sector.
Correction isn’t over yet! Jai Bala on market outlook
Stock Market Crash | "In the short-term we might see a relief rally, but in the medium-term, the correction is not done yet" says Jai Bala of CashthechaosCorrection isn’t over yet! Jai Bala on market outlook
Do not panic, be cautious; if US takes a 75 bps hike, all bets are off the table: Dinshaw Irani
“I feel that inflation will peak out by September or so and then probably start tapering down and that will be good news for our central bank. Let us hope people do not panic and use this opportunity to go out of the weak sectors and stocks that one is not comfortable.”
Monday Mayhem: Sensex crashes over 1,700 points! Time to wait or buy the dip?
While market gurus are divided over whether we are in the mid of a bear phase or a correction in a bull market that began in the aftermath of the Covid-led crash in March 2020, most experts believe that the weakness may continue ahead of the Fed meeting outcome on Wednesday.
More than FII outflows, slowdown in domestic flows will be a sign of trouble: Mahesh Nandurkar, Jefferies
“From a global investor point of view, the bottom fishing story could go to some of the value markets which have corrected far more than what India has done. I would continue to stay on the cautious lines and do not really see any big money making ideas from the broader market as such. ”
Stocks, rupee tumble as US inflation concerns hit markets
The NSE Nifty shed 1.68% to end at 16,201.80 points. The BSE Sensex fell 1.84% to close at 54,303.44. Shares of lenders, information technology companies and Reliance Industries led the declines.
Bitcoins are out; where to invest as stock market falls? Manishi Raychaudhuri explains
“It is difficult to predict how long this short term correction would last but for longer term investors, sectors and stocks within the market are beginning to look attractive.”
Traders can wait; investors can buy this fall: Deven Choksey
“I believe that this kind of correction or a sharp fall is becoming an opportunity for investors to buy into. The traders may still want to wait, but investors would possibly look at this falling market to buy into the portfolios.”
D-Street's 4-week winning run comes to a halt; investors lose Rs 10 lakh cr in 4 days
Investors were left poorer by Rs 3.36 lakh crore as the total market cap of BSE-listed firms, which reflects investor wealth, slipped to Rs 269.85 lakh crore. Investors have lost Rs 10.17 lakh crore in the market fall since Tuesday.
Delhivery CEO navigates market meltdown in ‘nerve-wracking’ IPO
“Technology stocks had corrected more than 20% in the period between filing our initial draft documents to our IPO so we modified our pricing,” Barua said. “We decided we’d rather have modestly-priced shares which rise rather than tumble on listing.”
Inflation should peak in next couple of months, may continue to spook markets: Trideep Bhattacharya
“Incremental data points oriented towards higher inflation are spooking the markets and understandably so. My sense is that it is going to remain this way for the next couple of months till the worst of inflation is over. After that, it should start coming off if the flow of things goes around.”
Sensex nosedives 1,416 pts; Nifty sinks below 15,850
Stock Market Crash: Sensex plunges 1,500 points, Nifty50 slips below 15,800; ITC in green post Q4 show; India VIX surges 10%Sensex nosedives 1,416 pts; Nifty sinks below 15,850
Sensex tanks over 1,400 points on inflation worries; Tech Mahindra down 6%
At 2.40 pm, the BSE Sensex was trading 1,485.84 points or 2.74 per cent lower at 52,722.69. Nifty50 was trading at 15,789.65, down 450.65 points or 2.77 per cent. Midcap and smallcap indices fell around 3 per cent.
Losing sleep over market crash? Shankar Sharma's 80-20 rule may help you survive
As the carnage grows deeper in the broader market, Dalal Street is now full of pessimism. Amid heavy FII outflows, retail and other domestic investors have not been able to save Sensex. Market veteran Shankar Sharma says in situations like this, one should keep it simple - buy strength and not weakness.
Expect a bear rally before markets fall further: BofA
"Fear and loathing suggest stocks prone to imminent bear market rally but we do not think ultimate lows have been reached", the team led by Chief Investment Strategist Michael Hartnett argued.
As stock prices go on a holiday, here's what Nilesh Shah, Saurabh Mukherjea suggest you do
Veteran fund manager Saurabh Mukherjea says it is not a new trend as share prices of his consistent compounders portfolio, which includes some of the names mentioned above, often go on a ‘holiday’ for 12-24 months, delivering weak or no returns.
Rs 5 lakh crore gone! 4 factors behind Sensex crash today
Data showed BSE m-cap fell by Rs 5.16 lakh crore to Rs 241.15 lakh crore from Rs 246.31 lakh crore in the previous session. The BSE m-cap on April 11 stood at Rs 275.17 lakh crore.
Rs 28 lakh crore gone in a month! What's spooking Dalal Street investors?
The 30-share pack Sensex declined 276 points or 0.51 per cent to close at 54,088. Its broader peer, NSE Nifty, dropped 73 points to settle below the 16,200 mark.
After a sharp fall last week, should you buy the dip or sell on rise?
Chaos and high volatility must not be a worry for long-term investors and in the short-term one should look for less volatile and inflation immune stocks such as defensives, experts suggested.
Sensex tanks over 800 points as rupee hits record low
What hit the sentiment most was a fall in rupee to an all-time low against the greenback, thanks to rising US Treasury yields amid fears of an aggressive rate hike by the US Federal Reserve in June FOMC meet.
Monday Mayhem! Sensex ends at lowest level in 4 months; investors lose Rs 6.81 lakh cr
The 30-share pack Sensex declined 1189.73 points or 2.09 per cent to close at 55,822.01. The index at one point had hit the low of 55,132.68 before late stage recovery. Its broader peer NSE Nifty fell 371 points or 2.18 per cent to 16,614.20.
Sensex plunges 1,000 points on global market rout; smallcaps take big hit
Sensex stock Bajaj Finserv declined 3.32 per cent to Rs 13,667.45. Bajaj Finance dropped 2.76 per cent to Rs 13,745. Hindustan Unilever, Maruti Suzuki, Wipro and HCL Technologies fell up to 2.7 per cent.
Sensex drops 600 points: 5 factors weighing on D-Street
Asian Paints was the worst Sensex stock, falling 1.78 per cent to Rs 3,181. Maruti Suzuki declined 1.78 per cent to Rs 7,595 as March quarter numbers failed to lift investor sentiment. Titan Company, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Sun Pharma and UltraTech Cement dropped over 1 per cent each.
Market selloff extends to Day 2! Sensex tumbles 617 pts; Nifty drops below 17,000
Dragged by losses in metal, energy, FMCG, technology, oil and gas and realty counters, the 30-share pack Sensex shed 617.26 points or 1.08 per cent for the second day to close at 56,579.89. Its broader peer NSE Nifty also fell 186.70 points or 1.09 per cent to settle below the 17,200 mark, over 80% stocks declined in trade.
Kenneth Andrade on why it is not the right time to go bottom fishing
“When we go through a cycle like this, I would not want to go bottom fishing because structurally that industry has not changed. There are more participants in the industry, everyone wants market share, they will be ready to price the products out there. The biggest earners from rising commodity prices are the commodity companies and the government due to higher taxes. They are going to be the next spender in the cycle. Just align with those cash flows. The portfolio will be fairly robust for the next eight years of the decade.”
Sensex plunges over 1,400 points as heavyweights Infosys, HDFC Bank under selling pressure
The Nifty50 was trading at 17,204.70, down 270.95 points or 1.55 per cent. Midcap and smallcap indices fared better, falling up to 1 per cent each.
Caution! This stock surge is a bear market trap, warns BofA
The strategists caution that the selloff that took the S&P 500 12% from its January record is not over and sharp rallies are typical of volatility in bear markets, with some of the biggest on record occurring in the throes of the dot-com meltdown and the global financial crisis. A closely watched Treasury market metric flashed a recession warning Tuesday.
