RBI rate cut hopes lift Sensex, Nifty; banks and Reliance lead gains

Benchmark equity indices rallied for the second consecutive day on Thursday as investors anticipated a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). After gaining over 900 points in the session, the 30-share BSE Sensex succumbed to profit booking to close 443.79 points or 0.55 per cent lower to settle at 81,442.04. As many…

Bulls in control till Nifty stays above 24,500, RBI decision awaited, say experts

Analysts said bullish sentiment remained intact so long as the Nifty stays above the key support level of 24,500. Market participants are now keenly awaiting the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision due Friday. The domestic equity benchmarks rebounded on Wednesday after three straight sessions of losses, supported by firm global cues and strong…

Adani Group stocks slide on reports of US probe into Iranian LPG trade

Adani Group shares came under pressure on reports of a US probe into alleged Iranian LPG imports in violation of sanctions   Shares of Adani Group faced renewed pressure on reports that US prosecutors are probing Billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate for violating sanctions by importing liquefied petroleum gas from Iran. The flagship firm Adani Enterprises fell as…

Technical View: Nifty trading in narrow range, breaking 24,700-24,800 zone crucial for trending move

Analysts said the Nifty continues to trade within a narrow band and a decisive move beyond the 24,700–24,800 zone is likely to set the tone for the next directional move. Sensex, Nifty closed lower in a range-bound trade on Friday. The equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday in a range-bound trade, weighed down by losses…

SEBI notifies new F&O rules with enhanced Index Position Limit, new way of measuring risk

Among important changes, SEBI has enhanced the Index Options position limit to Rs 10,000 crore from the earlier proposed limit of Rs 1,500 crore while net end-of-the-day limit has been enhanced to Rs 1,500 crore from the earlier proposed Rs 500 crore. Also, intra-day limits have been removed. The new Net end of day limit…

Chetak’s surge pushes Bajaj Auto close to EBITDA break-even in EV segment

Backed by rising volumes, cost efficiencies, and PLI support, Bajaj Auto is narrowing losses that once weighed heavily on its EV portfolio.   Bajaj Auto’s electric scooter, Chetak, led the electric two-wheeler segment in the January–March quarter of FY25. Following the roaring success of Chetak, Bajaj Auto is nearing EBITDA break-even for the electric scooter…

SEBI bars former IndusInd Bank MD Kathpalia and others for alleged insider trading

Market regulator SEBI has barred former MD&CEO IndusInd Bank Sumant Kathpalia, former Dy CEO Arun Khurana and three others for alleged insider trading. SEBI in its interim order found that they traded during the existence of Unpublished Price sensitive information. The others included Sushant Sourav, Rohan Jathanna and Anil Marco Rao. SEBI whole time member…

More than half dozen IPOs likely to open in June; estimated fund raising to be around Rs 8,000 crore

The IPOs of Sri Lotus Developers & Realty (Rs 800 crore), Travel Food Services (Rs 2,000 crore), Laxmi India Finance (Rs 200 crore), Indogulf Cropsciences (Rs 300 crore) and NSDL (Rs 3,000 crore) are likely to be launched in June, say market sources. The month of June is likely to see more than half a…