INDIAN STOCK MARKET FALL
Rupee falls most in a week as traders brace for US-Iran ceasefire expiry
The Indian rupee logged its steepest one-day fall in a week on Monday, with wary investors bracing for the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire a day later amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Sensex settles with marginal gains, Nifty closes above 24,350 as Iran-US war escalations keep sentiment fragile
Indian stock markets saw marginal gains on Monday. Fresh escalations in the Iran-US conflict kept sentiment fragile and oil prices higher. The Sensex and Nifty closed with small increases. Broader markets and sectoral indices experienced declines. Foreign investors remained net buyers for the third consecutive day. The rupee continued to gain against the US dollar.
Buy every dip, markets have turned a corner; 2 trading calls for near-term gains: CA Rudramurthy BV
India's stock market shows a fundamental shift, with analysts advising investors to buy on dips as negative news is now ignored. The Nifty is projected to reach 24,800-25,000, driven by strong sector performance and returning FII buying. Traders are also presented with specific near-term opportunities in Varun Beverages and GNFC.
Rajesh Palviya sees Nifty rally extending this week on strong bullish momentum
Indian equity markets concluded last week with a third consecutive gain, driven by improving sentiment and sustained buying. Market expert Rajesh Palviya noted a strong bullish Marubozu candle on the weekly chart, indicating robust buying action. He advised a 'buy on decline' strategy as Nifty holds above 24,100, with potential rallies towards 24,600–24,700 if it breaks 24,400.
GIFT Nifty up 60 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equities are poised for consolidation at higher levels after a significant 10% rally. Investors are closely watching the US-Iran peace talks, with a ceasefire deadline approaching. The Nifty closed positively, gaining 1.3% for the week, while the India VIX saw a notable decline.
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