Sensex tanks 800 pts, Nifty below 24,650 amid tariff jitters; top reasons

Stock market crash: The Sensex fell 827.27 points, or 1.01 per cent, to an intraday low of 80,332.41, while the Nifty50 dropped 261.4 points, or 1.05 per cent, to 24,629.45 levels. The benchmark Indian equity indices continued to trade lower on Friday, for the sixth consecutive session, following US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs targeting…

ETFs, Mutual Funds may drive ₹4,300-crore buying in IndiGo, Max Health

The Nifty50’s index rebalancing will come into effect from September 30, 2025, forcing MFs and ETFs managers to buy and sell their holdings in IndusInd Bank, IndiGo, Max Health, Hero MotoCorp   Come next week, and shares of Hero MotoCorp, IndusInd Bank, and IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) will see a massive churn in investor holding with…

SBI MF says Hybrid Long Short SIFs can be bigger than balanced advantage funds in three years

The fund, according to the AMC, is designed to deliver FD-plus returns with low volatility, combining equity, debt and derivatives.   The fund’s derivative strategies will operate within a universe of the nearly 200 F&O stocks, primarily large- and mid-cap names, selected for strong fundamentals and liquidity. SBI Mutual Fund has launched Magnum Hybrid Long…

Trump tariffs: Is the Indian stock market downplaying the tariff threat — but for how long?

Despite recent tariff threats from President Trump, the Indian stock market shows resilience, yet experts warn of potential volatility. With a focus on select sectors, investors are advised to stay cautious and consider diversifying into gold and fixed income as a hedge against uncertainties. At first glance, it appears that the Indian stock market is…

Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 1 lakh in bull case by June 2026, trade deal and lower crude key to re-rating

Morgan Stanley also issued a ‘Bear’ case scenario, where Sensex drops to 70,000 by July 2026. This holds 20 percent probability, according to the international brokerage. Morgan Stanley sees Sensex at 1 lakh in bull case by June 2026, cites potential triggers for re-rating Global brokerage Morgan Stanley on August 4 issued a positive note…

Trump’s penalty inflationary for India but won’t derail the growth story, says EM expert Seth Freeman

US President Trump’s tariff and penalty on India has sparked concerns over trade, inflation and foreign flows. Global markets expert Seth Freeman does not believe the levies will trigger an outflow, and advised investors to keep a ‘slow and steady’ approach. As the US sharpens its trade stance, India has found itself in the crosshairs…

TCS layoffs: IT ministry monitoring situation closely, say sources as firm lays off 12,261 employees

India’s largest IT services firm, TCS, plans to lay off 12,261 employees—around 2% of its global workforce—this year. TCS will reduce workforce by 2% or 12,261 employees primarily in middle and senior grades Layoffs are skill and capability based, not driven by AI productivity gains IT Ministry is monitoring and emphasising employment growth and skilling…

Technical View: Short term selling pressure likely if Nifty breaks 25,400, VIX remains favourable for bulls

The above weekly options data suggests that the Nifty 50 may trade in the 25,300–25,600 range in the near term, while the broader trading range remains at 25,000–26,000. Nifty Outlook The Nifty 50 remained lacklustre throughout the session and closed flat on July 7, as market participants awaited the US-India trade deal and maintained caution…

Steel stocks rise up to 3.7% as Chinese mills curb production

Margins of Indian steel makers had been under risk earlier this year when Chinese steel companies dumped cheap steel in the domestic market amid higher tariffs on China Stocks of steel companies surged in July 2 session with Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Jindal Steel and Steel Authority of India rising up to 3.6%. Nifty Metal…

Air India crash puts Boeing 787 Dreamliner back in spotlight: Whistleblower warned of ‘ticking time bomb’

Touted as a game-changer for long-haul travel, the Dreamliner’s legacy has increasingly been overshadowed by a trail of technical flaws, manufacturing lapses, and mounting safety fears. Michael Gordon Whitaker is an American lawyer who served as the 19th administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from 2023 to 2025. In picture: Whitaker testifies before the…