On December 17, 2024, benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 experienced steep declines, dropping over 1% each due to widespread selling pressure. The Sensex fell by 1,064.12 points, or 1.30%, to close at 80,684.45. Throughout the session, the index fluctuated between 81,613.64 and 80,612.20. Similarly, the Nifty 50 dropped 332.25 points, or …
On December 30, 2024, the Indian stock market ended the week’s first session in the red. The BSE Sensex dropped 450.94 points (0.57%) to close at 78,248.13. Throughout the session, it moved between 79,092.70 and 78,077.13. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 slipped 168.50 points (0.71%) to end at 23,644.90 after trading in the range of 23,915.35 …
The Indian rupee traded at 85.55 against the US dollar during Monday’s afternoon session, reflecting a 0.20% decline from its previous close. This downturn was driven by foreign fund outflows, a stronger US dollar (USD) supported by month-end demand, and mounting concerns about India’s economic growth slowdown and widening trade deficit. Market Volatility and December …
The Sensex closed higher by 226 points, or 0.29%, at 78,699.07 in the final trading session of the week. The index moved within a range of 78,598.55 to 79,043.15 during the day. Similarly, the Nifty50 gained 63 points, or 0.27%, to settle at 23,813.40, with a high of 23,938.85 and a low of 23,800.60. Top …
The Indian stock market has been riding a wave of optimism as the Nifty 50 index looks set to close in 2024 with a modest 9% gain, following an impressive 20% rise in 2023. As we step into 2025, several key factors and challenges are likely to shape the market’s trajectory, with domestic and global …
India’s stock market has witnessed an unprecedented rise in investor participation, reflecting a growing trend of financialisation of savings. According to data released by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), November 2023 recorded a staggering addition of 42,76,207 investors, marking a significant milestone in the country’s equity market expansion. November Sees Record Investor Additions The NSE …
Angel One is expanding its Margin Trading Facility (MTF), which was previously available only for stocks, to include 20 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The list of these ETFs includes: List of 20 ETFs Added Sl.No Scrip Name 1 CPSE ETF 2 HDFC GOLD ETF 3 ICICI PRUD NIFTY ETF 4 ICICI PRUDENTIAL GOLD ETF 5 ICICIPRAMC …
In December 2024, the derivatives trading volume experienced a significant 37% month-on-month decline, following a series of measures introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) aimed at curbing excessive activity in the derivatives market. This marks a notable shift in the market’s dynamics. The average daily turnover (ADTV) for the derivatives segment, …
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has revised the taxation framework for old and used vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs). A uniform GST rate of 18% now applies, replacing earlier variable rates. This change aims to simplify taxation; however, clarifications provided by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following the 55th GST Council meeting have …
On December 26, 2024, the stock market had a quiet trading session with little overall change. The BSE Sensex closed nearly flat at 78,472.48, down just 0.39 points, after moving between 78,898.37 and 78,173.38 during the day. On the NSE, the Nifty50 ended slightly higher at 23,750.20, gaining 22.55 points or 0.1%. It reached a …
