Stock Market Highlights, Aug 6: Sensex drops 1,259 pts from high, ends 166 pts down; Nifty below 24k

Stock Market Highlights on August 6: On the BSE, 17 out of 30 listed stocks of the Sensex ended in the red, with State Bank of India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel being the top drags

12:07 PM

Technical Outlook: 'Resistance is anticipated in the range of 24,500 to 24,600'

- Today, Indian equity benchmark indices surged in early trading after a significant decline the previous day. For Nifty, the index is currently in a weak position, with the next support level expected to be between 23,700 and 23,800. On the upside, resistance is anticipated in the range of 24,500 to 24,600.

 

- In Bank Nifty, significant call writing activity is observed between the 51,500 and 52,000 levels, suggesting robust resistance. Meanwhile, the put base is firmly positioned at the 49,000 and 50,000 strikes, highlighting crucial support zones.

 

- As we look ahead, ongoing volatility is expected due to the forthcoming RBI policy announcement and a range of global uncertainties, including the unwinding of Yen carry trades, recession fears in the US, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. 

 

- In light of these factors, adopting a cautious, wait-and-watch approach may be advisable before committing to new positions.

 

Views By: Shrey Jain, Founder and CEO, SAS Online

12:01 PM

V-Mart Retail hits life high on reporting turnaround Q1 performance

V-Mart Retail surged 11.32 per cent to Rs 3,616.65 after the company reported a net profit of Rs 12.14 crore in Q1 FY25 as against net loss of Rs 21.94 crore posted in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 15.85 per cent year on year (YoY) to Rs 786.08 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2024. READ MORE

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Market update :: Sensex trades up nearly 600 pts

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Motherson Sumi Wiring deserves rich valuations, say analysts post Q1 show

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FirstCry IPO opens today: 7 things to know before you bid for the issue

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11:02 AM

More regulation needed to curb retail speculation in F&O: Amisha Vora

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10:59 AM

Patel Engineering stock price zooms 7% as JV bags project worth Rs 318 cr

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10:29 AM

Nomura eyes three US Fed rate cuts in 2024; RBI likely to go its own way

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10:25 AM

Akums Drugs IPO listing: Shares make muted debut on BSE, NSE; Book profit?

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9:56 AM

Coforge, Tech Mahindra and HCL Tech lift Nifty IT index over 2%

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Tata Motors leads in early trade

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Broader markets :: SmallCap index outperforms

9:26 AM

Sectoral trends :: Banking, Auto, IT, and Metal indices lead gains up to over 2%

9:23 AM

Sensex Heatmap :: All the 30 index stocks trade in green; Tata Motors up 4%

9:20 AM

Stock Market Opening Bell :: Nifty climbs over 1% in early trade