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Quarterly earnings will drive Sensex & Nifty momentum
India's Sensex and Nifty hit record highs, propelled by a tech stock rally. However, India's industrial production slowed to a YoY growth of 2.4% in November 2023. The upcoming week promises excitement as investors await GDP data from China and quarterly earnings reports from both US and Indian corporates.
Dated 15 Jan 2024
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Domestic Q3 earnings and inflation data will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
In the upcoming week, investors will closely watch for inflation data from US, China, and India. Domestic earnings season will kick-off from next week with IT stocks reporting Q3 numbers.
Dated 7 Jan 2024
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Resurgent Sensex & Nifty Amid Global Stock Market Rally, Fed Speeches, and Earnings Season in Focus
Last week, Sensex & Nifty experienced a robust resurgence. The global stock markets, particularly in the US, saw a notable uptick, primarily due to a significant drop in UST levels to 4.5%.
Dated 6 Nov 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex and Nifty at record highs, poised for further upside momentum
In the coming week investors will be closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures which will set trend for global equity markets.
Dated 17 Sept 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
RBI policy outcome to set trend for Sensex, Nifty & Gsec
Sensex & Nifty rebounded from a 3-day losing streak and edged up 0.7% on Friday, after positive corporate results. Domestic investors will watch out for RBI’s monetary policy decision and inflation data which will have an impact on Sensex & Nifty movement.
Dated 7 Aug 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q2 earnings will drive momentum for Sensex & Nifty
Sensex & Nifty touched fresh highs on Friday, notching a 1.1% increase on the week with support from a favourable macroeconomic conditions and fresh buying interest in IT sector. FII/FPIs continue to pour money into India equities, in the last 3 months total inflows stood at Rs 1.2 trillion.
Dated 17 Jul 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Inflation data and Q1 earnings will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
In the coming week, investors will watch out for US, China and India inflation data which will steer central banks to decide on rate hike path. Domestic investors will watch out for Q1 earnings from TCS, Wipro, Avenue Supermart, Tata Steel and HCL tech.
Dated 10 Jul 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Nifty at 19K, FII buying spree will continue?
Foreign investments have been a pillar for growth in Indian equity markets, recorded Rs.750 billion worth of inflows YTD. With the Q2 earnings to be reported in this month, all the focus will be shifted towards companies performances. Globally, US NFP data and S&P PMI levels will be keenly watched.
Dated 2 Jul 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Strong FII/FPI inflows would be key support for Sensex & Nifty
In the coming week, investors will watch out for Fed official speeches, industrial production data from China and Q4 earnings from corporates. FIIs/FPIs domestic inflows stood at Rs. 85 billion YTD.
Dated 15 May 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Positive global cues likely to keep Sensex & Nifty trend upwards
In the coming week, US NFP jobs data and China GDP growth & inflation will be in focus.
Dated 6 Mar 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global cues and inflation data to set trend for Sensex & Nifty
Sensex & Nifty lacking directional momentum during the week, hence close on flat note. Going forward, global cues and inflation data will set momentum for the indices. Adani stocks extended losses after index provider MSCI said it will cut the weightings of four Adani Group companies.
Dated 11 Feb 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Near-term trends show bullish move in Sensex & Nifty
Market Outlook: The overall market outlook remains positive, with strong economic growth and positive earnings reports from banks would provide support. However, investors should remain cautious and monitor developments closely, as markets will react to RBI policy meeting outcome in the coming week.
Dated 5 Feb 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global cues will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
The first week of 2023 will be dominated in the US by non-farm payrolls report, and the Federal Reserve December policy-meeting minutes. Also, investors will follow closely global PMI levels which will be released in this week.
Dated 2 Jan 2023
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global cues will be set trend for Sensex & Nifty
In the coming week, investors will keenly lookout for FOMC meeting minutes and global PMI levels.
Dated 20 Nov 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty likely to touch new highs
Sensex & Nifty are just 1.2% away from touching new highs. In the recent past despite of foreign outflows, domestic indices continues their bullish trend by defying global weakness in equities. This trend is likely to continue as corporates and Indian economy are offering investors better revenue growth visibility.
Dated 6 Nov 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Nifty would make an another attempt to cross 18K, but!
Global equities rally boosted sentiment for Sensex & Nifty despite mixed quarterly results from corporates. Nifty would make an attempt to cross 18K however global cues would dictate the trend for domestic indices as Fed monetary policy decision and surprise RBI meeting would bring back volatility in markets.
Dated 31 Oct 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Quarterly earnings will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
Investors will watchout for quarterly earnings from corporates and macro-economic indicators to gauge global demand.
Dated 24 Oct 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Weak global cues and monthly F&O expiry would spurt volatility
Sensex & Nifty would witness rise in volatility amid negative global cues and sharp fall in USDINR (which will force RBI to hike interest rates sharply). However, sharp decline in oil prices is something to cheer for.
Dated 25 Sept 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty to remain range-bound
Global cues will be key trends to watch as investors will be keenly watching ECB outcome.
Dated 4 Sept 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Short-term gains are capped for Sensex & Nifty
Nifty touched high of 17992 during the quick rally in the last 5 weeks, however on Friday amid profit booking Nifty declined by 1% and touched day low of 17710. Further direction of trend in Nifty will depend on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium and macro-economic data.
Dated 21 Aug 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Steeper the rate hike by RBI, stronger the short-term rally for Sensex & Nifty
Nifty gained by 8% in the month of July amid tracking global equities rally. Domestic markets would rally if RBI hikes interest rates aggressively on expectations of policy stability going forward.
Dated 31 Jul 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Volatile week ahead for Sensex & Nifty
Action packed week ahead for investors as Fed will come out with policy-meeting outcome, US will report GDP growth and corporate earnings. Monthly F&O contracts expiry is another factor which would spurt volatility in the markets.
Dated 24 Jul 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Inflation data and corporate earnings will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
Sensex & Nifty movement for the week likely to be decided by macro-economic data and Q1Fy23 earnings. Disappointing numbers from TCS would put IT index under selling pressure. Weak set of domestic earnings and high US inflation data would spurt volatility in markets.
Dated 10 Jul 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty braced for RBI's 75bps rate hike?
Sensex and Nifty closed the week on a positive note despite giving up Friday gap-up gains. Equity markets likely discounted RBI’s 75 bps rate hike in the upcoming June policy-meeting and investors will keenly observe central bankers take on inflation growth.
Dated 5 Jun 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global cues will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
Selling spree continues as FIIs/FPIs sold Rs. 391 billion in May 2022. Investors will watch out for US jobs data and service PMI levels. Q4 earnings will keep domestic investors busy and GDP growth figures will be released.
Dated 29 May 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty to be range-bound with bearish bias
Selling pressure likely to continue in markets despite any pullback in indices. FIIs pulled out whooping amount of Rs.1523 billion (YTD) from domestic equities and near-term negative global cues will weigh on investors sentiment.
Dated 15 May 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Fed policy-meeting outcome & Global cues will guide Sensex & Nifty
Fed is expected to hike rates by 50bps during its May policy-meeting and US markets witnessed worst sell-off since 2008 in the month of April 2022. Negative global cues likely to spurt volatility.
Dated 1 May 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global cues and Q4 earnings will set trend for Sensex & Nifty
Investors will watch out for US tech stocks earnings and US & Eurozone GDP growth data. Domestic investors will watch out for earnings Bajaj Finance, Sanofi, Bajaj Auto, HUL, Ultratech and Maruti Suzuki.
Dated 24 Apr 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty likely to be range bound
Investors will watch out for new covid cases rise in Europe and China which is causing lockdown in few cities of China. FIIs/FPIs have sold Rs. 355 billion in February 2022 and Rs. 420 billion in March 2022 (as of 21st March 2022).
Dated 20 Mar 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Volatility spike could drag Sensex & Nifty further down
Markets are likely to stay volatile amid ongoing Russia & Ukraine issue and Fed policy meeting outcome which will hint market participants how aggressively the Fed will hike rates. Last week, commodity prices surged sharply amid supply disruptions (Russia sanctions) and raising fears of higher inflation.
Dated 6 Mar 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Turbulent week ahead for Sensex & Nifty
Investors will watch out for developments in Russia and Ukraine matter, ECB policy-meeting minutes, OPEC+ meeting and US non-farm payroll data. China will release PMI levels GDP growth data. Domestic investors will watch-out for Q3 GDP growth data.
Dated 27 Feb 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Geo-political tension weigh on equities
RBIs accommodative stance boosted market sentiment, however, sharp rise in UST yields & geo-political tension caused sell-off in domestic equities. Investors will watch out for developments in Russia & Ukraine matter, FOMC minutes and Japan’s GDP growth & inflation data. Domestic investors will look out for CPI & WPI data.
Dated 13 Feb 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Upbeat numbers from HDFC Bank would boost market sentiment
Investors will watchout for ECB policy-meeting minutes, earnings reports from Goldman Sachs & Netflix and China Q4 GDP growth figures. Bajaj Finance, Cipla, Tatva Chintan, Ultratech Cements, and Bajaj Auto will report Q3 earnings.
Dated 16 Jan 2022
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Fed commentary & domestic inflation data will be keenly watched
Markets will react to domestic industrial output data came in at 3.2% YoY compared to 3.1% growth in previous month as the low base effect wanes. Market participants will watchout for FED & ECB policy-meeting outcome and domestic inflation data.
Dated 12 Dec 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Choppy week ahead; Sensex & Nifty50 to remain under pressure
Sensex and Nifty50 will react to PM Narendra Modi decision of revoking the 3 farm laws and to the deal termination between Reliance Industries & Saudi Aramco. . F&O monthly expiry will also add additional pressure to the market in this week.
Dated 22 Nov 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty to inch up as volatility descends
Global equities turned volatile during the start of the last week on the back of higher inflation figures recorded in US. However, Fed is acting as cool as cucumber when it come to inflationary pressures as it still believes it is transitory.
Dated 15 Nov 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
US NFP and quarterly earnings will be keenly watched
Big week for the Indian primary markets, 5 companies would be aiming for successful subscription. Result seasons is underwhelming as many corporates are concerned about rising raw material costs which is impacting margins
Dated 31 Oct 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty would witness spurt in volatility as corporates face margin pressure
Rising bond yields and corporate earnings missing out expectations on margin front dampened the market sentiment during last week. Supply chain hurdles, rising logistic costs and higher raw material prices have resulted in margin contraction for corporates.
Dated 25 Oct 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Jolted US Jobs Data, Positive for Sensex & Nifty ?
US NFP data came in lower than expectations which is positive for emerging markets but, its unlikely that Fed would change the course of guidance of taper program and rate hikes. Domestic investors will watch out for IIP, Inflation data and Q2 domestic earnings.
Dated 10 Oct 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
RBI policy outcome and Q2 earnings expectations will guide markets
In the coming week, domestic investors will watch out for RBI policy outcome, Q2 domestic earnings will start from this Friday with TCS will be reporting after market hours. US jobs report and OPEC+ meeting outcome will be keenly watched.
Dated 4 Oct 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex at 60k, Presto!
Sensex touched 60K level and Nifty is just shy away from 18K level. Monthly F&O expiry would spurt volatility in the domestic markets. Going forward, investors will lookout for earnings season with IT companies to come out first and global manufacturing PMI levels.
Dated 26 Sept 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Investors await for the domestic inflation data
Markets going forward will take cues from macro-economic data points and FED policy meeting before reacting to the Q2 earnings expectations. Last week, Sensex & Nifty gains were driven by Grasim Industries, HUL, Nestle India and Bharti Airtel offset the losses in some banking stocks.
Dated 11 Sept 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Rally in large caps is pushing Nifty & Sensex to new highs
Next week, domestic markets likely to witness spurt in volatility on the back to weak global cues. Global investors in the coming week will watch out for the Japan and Eurozone Q2 GDP growth figures. US and China will publish retail sales and industrial production data.
Dated 15 Aug 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Domestic inflation updates will be can be watched by investors
Domestic investors will watch out for inflation & industrial production (IIP) data and Q1 earnings release from Shree cements, MRF, Nilkamal, Coal India and Jindal Steel. Global investors in the coming week will watch out for the US consumer confidence data and Eurozone industry output data.
Dated 9 Aug 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q1 earnings and global cues will be key trendsetters for Sensex & Nifty
In the coming week, the market would take cues from the Nifty50 company earnings performance & guidance, and from global markets. Clean Science & Tech and GR infra will debut on domestic bourses on 19th July 2021. Global investors will watch out for flash PMI surveys.
Dated 18 Jul 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Cloud of uncertainties would limit short-term gains
Investors will watch out for PMI data points and US non-farm payroll data. OPEC+ meeting is scheduled in the week which would provide guidance on production plans for rest of the year. Domestic investors will watch out for June Auto sales data and trade figures.
Dated 28 Jun 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty would witness spurt in volatility amid hints of Covid-19 third wave & F&O expiry
Global investors will watch out for UK & China monetary policy meeting outcomes. Domestic investors would see some volatility this week and Shyam Metalics & Sona Comstar are expected to debut secondary markets on 24th June 2021.
Dated 20 Jun 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Macro-economic data will be keenly watched by investors
Domestic inflation data, the balance of trade, and RBI policy meeting minutes will keenly be watched by investors. 4 fresh IPOs would keep Indian primary markets busy this week, total cumulative fundraise would be Rs. 91 billion.
Dated 13 Jun 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Domestic & global macro-economic data will be keenly watched by investors
RBI policy outcome and GDP data will be important data points for investors in coming week.
Dated 30 May 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Global macro-economic data and corporate earnings will be in the investors spotlight
Domestic investors will watch for Q4Fy21 earnings and further announcement on state wise lockdowns & restrictions due to surge in Covid-19 cases . This week, Kotak Mahindra, LTTS, Home First Finance, SBI Life, Adani Ports and Godrej Properties will report earnings.
Dated 2 May 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q4Fy21 Earnings & Macro-Economic Data will Set Trend for Sensex & Nifty
Indian markets recovered post-RBI’s dovish commentary during April’s policy-meeting despite rising Covid-19 cases across the country. IT & Pharma stocks gained the most during last week on the back of better earnings expectations and depreciating INR.
Dated 12 Apr 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
RBI Policy Outcome Will Set Trend for Sensex & Nifty
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Dated 5 Apr 2021
By Subhasis Mishra
Equity markets to be volatile on spiking bond yields
S&P BSE Sensex & Nifty tumbled as much as 1% on Friday, due to renewed concerns over a spike in bond yields. India's yield on 10-year benchmark government bond touched trade at 6.24% close to 11-month high on Wednesday. Reading time 5 minutes.
Dated 15 Mar 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Higher volatility would cap gains for Sensex & Nifty
S&P BSE Sensex & Nifty tumbled as much as 1% on Friday, financials, pharma and IT stocks led the losses, amid a spike in bond yields after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the economic reopening could boost inflation temporarily. Reading time 4 minutes.
Dated 8 Mar 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
US stimulus pill would stem declines in equities, but volatility is expected to remain high
BSE Sensex & Nifty tumbled as much as 4% on Friday suffering steepest declines in 2021, as investors fear that the surge in UST yields and rising inflation rates could prompt central banks to tight monetary policy sooner than expected.
Dated 1 Mar 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
FM Speech on Budget and RBI Monetary Policy will Set Cues for Sensex & Nifty
S&P BSE Sensex shed 560 points on Friday, in line with global weakness across markets as investors worried over stretched valuations. . On macro-front, Infrastructure output in India dropped by 1.3% .
Dated 31 Jan 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Concerns Over Valuations Rise as Investors Risk Appetite Decline
S&P BSE SENSEX shed 550 points on Friday, tracking US equities that ended lower overnight amid concerns that President Donald Trump's impeachment is complicating the early days of Joe Biden's presidency
Dated 18 Jan 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Macroeconomic Data & Q3 Earnings will Set Trend for Sensex & Nifty
BSE Sensex index closed at record high 48,782 mark taking cues from Wall Street. On earnings front, TCS reported revenues growth of 0.4% (Y-o-Y) in constant currency terms, 5.4% (Y-o-Y) in INR terms, 4.1% (Q-o-Q) constant currency terms & 4.7% (Q-o-Q) INR terms.
Dated 11 Jan 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q3Fy21 Earnings Will be Keenly Watched
BSE Sensex index closed at record high 47,868 mark. According to Reuters, the budget expansion will rely on asset sales of around USD 40 billion for some of the funding and also India is likely to spend more next fiscal year than this year's budgeted.
Dated 4 Jan 2021
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q3Fy21 Earnings & Union Budget Expectations Would Set Trajectory for Sensex & Nifty
BSE Sensex index closed at record highs inching towards 47,000 mark. Sensex & Nifty recovered from the 3% drop witnessed on Monday due to worry over the mutated Covid-19 virus
Dated 28 Dec 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Investors are More Risk Averse as Sensex & Nifty Touched Record Highs
FIIs/FPIs have bought Indian equity shares worth Rs. 603 billion in November 2020 and bought shares worth Rs. 165 billion in December 2020. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Derivative Statistics have shown a rise in the open interest across Index Options and Stock Options.
Dated 7 Dec 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty at Highs Amid Consistent FII Inflows; Underpinning Weaker Economic Growth
Auto stocks including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto and Escorts will be in focus on Tuesday as monthly volume sales data for November 2020 will be released.
Dated 30 Nov 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty to Witness Higher Volaitlity Due to F&O Expiry & Spike in Covid Cases
S&P BSE Sensex gained 280 points on Friday, due to Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness and expectation of faster economy recovery as the festive season have shown positive demand trends.
Dated 23 Nov 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Stimulus Pill Would Drive Markets
FIIs/FPIs have sold Indian equity shares worth Rs. 77.83 billion in September 2020 and bought shares worth Rs. 156 billion in October 2020 (till 25th October 2020). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Derivative Statistics have shown a fall in the open interest across Index Options and Stock Options.
Dated 26 Oct 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Markets to move on fresh stimulus talks in US
FIIs/FPIs have sold Indian equity shares worth Rs. 77.83 billion in September 2020 and bought shares worth Rs. 85 billion in October 2020 (till 16th October 2020). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Derivative Statistics have shown a rise in the open interest across Index Options and Stock Options.
Dated 18 Oct 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q2Fy21 Earnings & Macro-Economic Data will be Watched
BSE Sensex & Nifty witnessed strong weekly gains of 4.68% & 4.36%, respectively. Upbeat deposit growth & loan book growth from HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bandhan Bank, and IndusInd Bank boosted market sentiment, S&P BSE Banked surged by 5% during the last week
Dated 12 Oct 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
RBI Policy Outcome will Set Trend for Sensex & Nifty
The BSE Sensex index rebounded sharply on Friday as reports of likely stimulus package from government ahead of festive season boosted market sentiment. During last week, Sensex & Nifty declined by -3.75% & -3.95%.
Dated 28 Sept 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q1Fy21 Quarterly Results and Macro-Economic Data will Set Trend for Sensex & Nifty-
S&P BSE Sensex index declined by 0.4% on Friday, as surging coronavirus infections fuelled concerns about further lockdowns and the economic recovery. The number of cases in India, surpassed 866,000, forcing several state governments to re-impose the lockdown.
Dated 11 Sept 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Choppy Trends Seen in Sensex & Nifty on Global Market Volatility
FIIs/FPIs have bought Indian equity shares worth Rs. 466 billion in August 2020 and sold shares worth Rs. 6.75 billion in September 2020 (till 6th September 2020). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Derivative Statistics have shown a rise in the open interest across Index Futures.
Dated 7 Sept 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Profit-Booking Could Add Pressure to Sensex & Nifty as The Indices Touched 6-Month High
The BSE Sensex index closed on a positive note on Friday lead by financial sector stocks. Investors cheered news about the US Federal Reserve's policy shift to an average inflation targeting, raising expectations of lower interest rates for longer in the world's largest economy.
Dated 31 Aug 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Q1Fy21 Results Tracker
India Inc reported weak Q4Fy20 earnings due to disruptions caused in operations due to Covid-19 pandemic and weak demand acted as a catalyst for lower earnings growth. The guidance for Q1Fy21 by most of the companies had been cautious due to the lockdown of states for a prolonged time.
Dated 16 Aug 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Domestic & Global Economic Data will Set Course for Nifty & Sensex
The BSE Sensex index closed on a flat note on Friday as investors remained cautious amid rising tensions between the US and China. During the week, RBI kept the repo rate at 4.00% and reverse repo rate at 3.35% and forecasted Fy21 GDP real growth to be negative
Dated 10 Aug 2020
By C S S Nikhil Bhargav
Sensex & Nifty Likely to Witness Selling Pressure During This Week
FIIs/FPIs have bought Indian equity shares worth Rs. 218 billion in June 2020 and bought shares worth Rs. 23 billion in July 2020 (till 26th July 2020). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Derivative Statistics have shown a rise in the open interest across Index Futures, Index Options, and Stock Futures.