Handy at 22,900? How far could the index fall if the war between the US and Iran continues?

The Indian benchmark Nifty is hovering around 24,000 points after a sharp sell-off due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Technical analysts warn that the benchmark index could slide towards the 23,000-22,900 range if volatility linked to the US-Iran conflict continues.The index has been trading around 24,028 in recent sessions after witnessing a […]

Capex push, STT hike and budget squeeze for the stock market: Will Sensex and Nifty fall further in the coming days?

Indian stock markets witnessed sharp volatility after the Union Budget 2026, with the Sensex falling over 1,200 points mid-session after falling nearly 2,000 points at worst. The sharp decline reflected investors’ disappointment over higher trade taxes and the lack of major triggers that could bring foreign investors back into the market, even as the budget […]

Nifty eyes all-time high as rupee crashes to lifetime low: Can bulls survive the currency rush?

The Indian stock market is at a crossroads: the Nifty is tantalizingly close to its all-time high, just 210 points away, but the rupee’s dramatic plunge to a lifetime low near 89.5 has disrupted the bullish narrative. With foreign investors turning net sellers and currency volatility spiking, the coming sessions will determine whether India’s equity […]

IndusInd Bank at 1x book; buy, but be patient; focus on value and structural triggers: Sudip Bandyopadhyay’s market playbook

Indian markets remain choppy, but investor opportunities continue to emerge in banking, auto, consumer and select digital stocks, said Sudip Bandyopadhyay, group chairman, Inditrade Capital. In an interview with ET Now, he outlined where he sees clear value – and where caution is needed. IndusInd Bank: Buy now, but wait a year Bandyopadhyay remains bullish […]