Sensex tanks 1,307pts on RBI's sudden 40bps rate hike; Nifty breaks 16,700
Meanwhile, the mega LIC IPO was off to a steady start, with policyholder and employee segment receiving strong response on Day 1 of the offer period.
LIC IPO day 1-subscription
LIC IPO: 61% of issue booked so far
Employee: 98 per cent
Retail investors: 54 per cent
NIIs: 25 per cent
QIBs: 33 per cent
Technical view: Kunal Shah - Senior Technical & Derivative Analyst at LKP Securities
The Bank Nifty index witnessed sharp selling pressure on the back of the RBI governor's announcement of a rate hike. The index formed a bearish engulfing candle on the daily chart and remains in a sell mode as long as it stays below the level of 36200. The index is likely to test the lower end levels of 35000-34800 and a sustainable move below this will accelerate the selling pressure.
Market view: Vinod Nair, Head Of Research at Geojit Financial Services
Although the rate hike was anticipated, the sudden announcement of a 40bps increase in repo rate along with a 50bps increase in CRR in response to the rising inflation spooked markets leading to a heavy selloff. Global markets are also trading cautiously ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting, as an increase of more than 50 bps will extend the current consolidation phase.
European markets edge lower in trade
US equity futures trade on a positive note ahead of FOMC outcome
ANALYST VIEW: Shivam Bajaj, Founder & CEO at Avener Capital
The hike in the repo rate has been announced to mitigate the results of spiking inflation rates in the economy. As the RBI announces withdrawal of its accommodative stance, this move might hint at the RBIs willingness to further tighten the liquidity in the forthcoming time. The long term impact of this rate hike across markets shall be an interesting sight.
Closing bell: Over 2,500 stocks declined whereas 826 advanced
Closing bell: Apollo Hospitals, Adani Ports, Hindalco top Nifty 50 losers
Closing bell: ONGC, Britannia, Power Grid top Nifty 50 gainers
Closing bell: Nifty Media worst sectoral performer
Closing bell: Broader markets tepid; India Vix spikes above 7%
Closing bell: All sectors drown in red
Closing bell: 3 out of 30 Sensex stocks close in negative territory
Closing bell: Sensex bleeds over 1,300 points
Closing bell: Nifty 50 sinks below 16,700 levels
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First Published: May 04 2022 | 8:10 AM IST