Stock market outlook for the week: NSE, BSE activity possibly muted during festive season – analysts weigh in on investor sentiment – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As another week of December approaches, the stock markets will bring hope for investors, but also caution. Foreign investors, currency movements and global macroeconomic data announcements will boost investor sentiment this week. Notably, this week will not have the usual five trading days, as Thursday, December 25 is a stock market holiday due […]

India’s Q2 GDP surprise: How will markets trade on Monday and what should investors do next?

India’s stronger-than-expected GDP growth of 8.2% in the second quarter has likely set the stage for a strong start to the week, with most analysts expecting the market to open higher on Monday. The print has exceeded all forecasts, reviving confidence in domestic demand and strengthening India’s position as a standout market at a time […]

Election results in Bihar: How it could impact the stock market; 5 stocks to watch

Counting trends from the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections indicate a landslide victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a development that market participants say could reduce political uncertainty and strengthen expectations of continuity at the state level.Against this backdrop, research firm MarketSmith India has released a detailed report outlining how investors typically react to state […]

Panic or cheer? Three possible useful responses on the volatile day of Bihar election results

As counting begins in Bihar today, traders on Dalal Street are preparing for what could be a volatile session. With the outcome likely to confirm or challenge the ruling alliance’s dominance, markets are preparing for three possible scenarios: a status quo victory for the NDA, a closer-than-expected contest (hung meeting) or an opposition upset. Each […]