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Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power were among the top gainers. Apart from the above two, EMudhra, Swan Energy, Vadilal Industries, Capacite Infraprojects, Dhani Services, Praj Industries, Force Motors, Sapphire Foods India, Artemis Medicare Services, Skipper, JSW Holdings, Varroc Engineering, BEML, Finolex Industries, Cochin Shipyard, Novartis, Chalet Hotels, among other smallcaps logged a double-digit rise in their share prices last week. On a weekly basis, the BSE benchmark climbed 188.51 points or 0.25 per cent, and the Nifty went up by 73.4 points or 0.33 per cent. Auto stocks jumped 1.67 per cent, taking weekly gains to 4.23 per cent.

Accenture's reduction in revenue growth guidance dented hopes of demand recovery. Analysts said the cautious sentiment in IT stocks may persist for a while with their business prospects expected to remain modest at least in 2024. TCS, Infosys, Cyient, Mastek, and LatentView are among some of analysts' top picks. Nifty IT declined 2.33% on Friday while the benchmark Nifty gained nearly 0.4%.

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Wells Fargo strategists said Wednesday the S&P 500 valuations appear “stretched by most measures,” including the widely followed price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio.

billion into consumer durables stocks in February 2024. This figure also marks the highest influx of FII buying in this sector since January 2020. FIIs had net sold $27 million worth of consumer durables stocks in January 2020.Despite the lacklustre corporate commentary following the December quarter earnings (Q3FY24), FIIs have lapped up stocks of consumer durables companies.

Luxury stocks led losses in Europe after Gucci owner Kering SA warned about declining sales, fueling worries about high-end consumer spending in China. Treasuries and US equity futures were steady before today’s Federal Reserve meeting.

The rupee closed at 83.1575 against the U.S. dollar, weaker by 0.15%, compared with its previous close at 83.0350. The rupee touched an intraday low of 83.17, its weakest level since January 18.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex rose 90 points or 0.12% to settle at 72,102 and the broader NSE Nifty gained 22 points or 0.10% to end at 21,839, led by energy stocks.

There may be no US Fed rate cut in 2024 as inflation remains sticky, says Madhavi Arora of Emkay "While the US Fed is likely to maintain its stance and keep the rate unchanged, its commentary will hold importance as it would provide insights into the Central bank’s future rate action," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Also Read: US Federal Reserve meeting day 2: What does a rate decision mean for Indian stock market? Sensex and Nifty 50 opened with mild gains but traded volatile during the session. Eventually, Sensex closed at 72,101.69, up 90 points, or 0.12 per cent while the Nifty 50 settled with a gain of 22 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 21,839.10.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services. According to market experts, the Indian markets have already priced in the anticipated status quo, with attention now turning towards the Federal Reserve's commentary for insights into the upcoming market trajectory.

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TCS, Vodafone Idea, Yes Bank, UltraTech Cement, SKF India, SpiceJet, are some stocks likely to be in focus on Wednesday, March 20.Sensex Today Live : The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are projected to commence trading on a slightly positive note this Wednesday, reflecting the optimistic mood in global markets.The Gift Nifty trends also suggest a positive opening for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was observed trading around the 21,910 mark, showing a discount of more than 20 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.On March 19, the domestic equity indices concluded with a decline of over a percent, with the Nifty 50 index dropping to its lowest level in over a month.

grown-ups, the joys of watching cartoons are often overlooked or dismissed as childish. But delving into the world of animated entertainment offers a shipload of pleasures that transcend age boundaries. For starters, cartoons provide the ultimate escape from realism. They offer club entry into whimsy where literally anything is possible and imagination is queen. Moreover, cartoons often contain sophisticated humour and biting wit that hyper-sensitive adults — a growing breed these days — won't suspect in a 'children's genre'. Which is why so many animated shows incorporate satire, parody and social commentary otherwise verboten in 'real actors' films and shows. This humour-intelligence blend appeals to grown-up viewers who crave entertainment with substance — and an edge.

₹60-70 lakh for the the whole tournament, I was taking ₹25 lakh per day in IPL. The satisfaction was not with money, the satisfaction was that time would fly. It was beautiful," he said to news agency PTI.

Star Sports has made a significant announcement by enlisting Navjot Singh Sidhu to resume his commentary career after a hiatus. «A wise man once said, „Hope is the biggest ‘tope’“ And this wise man, the great Navjot Singh Sidhu himself, has joined our Incredible StarCast!,» said Star Sports in a post on social media platform X.

Indian Premier League (IPL) is a star-studded cricket tournament hosted every year by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) since 2008 and this year is no different as all the IPL action resumes this March with the 2024 edition. Watch IPL for 1 USD

British dark comedy series, "Hapless," makes its way to the United States, courtesy of Peacock. Developed by the renowned filmmaker Gary Sinyor, known for his work on New Line's «The Bachelor» and «Leon the Pig Farmer,» this offbeat comedy promises to entertain audiences with its unique brand of humor. As per a report by Collider, starring Tim Downie, recognized for his roles in «Outlander» and «Good Omens,» among others, «Hapless» will debut both seasons on Peacock from April 10.

Read here: Week Ahead: US Fed Policy, FPI inflows, crude oil prices, global cues among key market triggers this week Meanwhile, escalating global geopolitical risks can weigh on market sentiment after Ukraine attacked Russian oil refineries over the weekend, with drone strikes hitting multiple plants, some of them deep within the country’s territory. On Friday, the Indian stock market indices closed with significant losses as investors resorted to profit-taking as sentiment remained cautious amid persistent concerns over stretched valuations and froth in certain segments of the market. The Sensex slipped 453.85 points, or 0.62%, to close at 72,643.43, while the Nifty 50 ended 123.30 points, or 0.56%, lower at 22,023.35.

Indian Premier League 2024 as it kicks off this March 22. Ten teams will be clashing against each other for the coveted IPL 2024 trophy, a mega-event being organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in cities across cricket stadiums like Eden Gardens, MA Chinnaswamy Stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, and many more. BCCI-organised Indian Premier League (IPL) is a 20-over format game that began in the year 2008 when the first match was held in Bengaluru between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR won the match by a huge margin with New Zealand-based wicket-keeper (now retired) Brendon McCullum smashing a 150+ record breaking highest individual score.

investors despite the securities regulator’s warnings of a potential bubble. Perceived as key beneficiaries of the South Asian nation’s 8%-plus economic growth, shares of smaller firms are seen staging a comeback after a selloff that’s pushed down the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index almost 10% since Feb. 27. That was the day the Securities and Exchange Board of India directed mutual funds to take steps to shield investors from the speculative froth in small- and mid-cap stocks.