Stock market sentiment likely to remain constructive after October’s sharp rally: analysts

Stock market sentiment is likely to remain optimistic going forward, although some consolidation cannot be ruled out following the recent sharp rally in benchmarks, analysts said. According to experts, the Nifty and Sensex could indeed move to fresh record highs before the end of the year if global cues remain supportive, crude oil prices remain […]

Dalal Street Week Ahead: Rising VIX Indicates Hedging; traders recommended a tactical approach

Markets traded markedly upwards last week, ending on a strong positive note. Nifty continued to rise and posted gains for the third week in a row. It fluctuated within a wider intraweek range of 720.95 points while trading between 25,060.55 and 25,781.50. But even as the overall index gained ground, market breadth remained relatively weak […]

Top Stocks to Buy Today: Stock Recommendations for October 16, 2025 – Checklist – The Times of India

Top Stocks to Buy (AI Image) Key recommendations for the stock market: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buying calls for today are: Bikaji, Voltas and Torrent Power. Here is his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and top stock picks for October 16, 2025.Index […]

Fiscal and monetary easing have paved the way for market gains ahead of the festive season: Hiren Ved

As the holidays approach, market sentiment appears cautiously optimistic. Despite benchmark indices remaining within range, there is a growing sense that the economy could quickly regain its rhythm. In an exclusive conversation with ET NowHiren Ved, director and CIO at Alchemy Capital, acknowledged that the past year has been challenging for the markets. “The markets […]

Et Market Watch: SENSEX & NIFTY CLIME 4th day in a row; Banks shine after RBI boost | The Economic Times podcast

Hello, this is Neha Vashishth, and welcome to Et Market Watch. Let’s see how the Indian markets were doing today. Tax recording of the market:Indian benchmarks extended their extraction streak for the fourth session in a row on Tuesday. The Sesex added 137 points and closed on 81,926, while the Nifty rose with 31 points […]

In anticipation of the market: 10 things that will decide on Monday on Monday

The Benchmark Indices of India finished higher on Friday and marked a second consecutive day of profit, because investors remained cheerful with banks, consumers and metal shares, although trade remained largely accessible. The Nifty closed at 24,894.25, an increase of 57.95 points or 0.23%, while the Sesex established 223.86 points or 0.28% at 81.207.17. In […]

NSE lowers Nifty Derivatives Lot Size to 65, rewind contract sizes for other important indices of December 30

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced that the party size for Nifty 50 Futures and Options contracts will be reduced from 75 to 65 from December 30, 2025 (EOD). This revision is part of a broader update of the market parties for various important index derivatives, according to the Sebi guidelines for periodic assessment. […]