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Sensex, Nifty soar to fresh lifetime highs; power, IT stocks spurt

The Sensex and Nifty darted up to fresh all-time highs on Thursday as investors lapped up power, IT and banking stocks amid mixed global cues. A strengthening rupee, which surged 19 paise against the US dollar, further lifted sentiments, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 318.05 points or 0.58 per cent to close at its fresh record of 54,843.98. Intra-day, it scaled al all-time high of 54,874.10. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty advanced 82.15 points or 0.26 per cent to its lifetime peak of 16,325.15. PowerGrid was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 6.22 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Titan, L&T, NTPC and ICICI Bank. On the other hand, Dr Reddy's, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, M&M, Reliance Industries and SBI were among the laggards, dipping up to 0.67 per cent. Market breadth was positive, with 21 Sensex stocks closing in the green, while 9 suffered losses. "Market breadth continued to be skewed in favour of the bulls amidst mixed global cues ...

Bank Nifty adjustment on Friday, several stocks likely to see churn

HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and AU Small Finance Bank to see highest inflows due to increase in weightage; SBI, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank may see highest outflows

Street signs: Traders eye 16K on Nifty50, Tatva Chintan's GMP at 60% & more

Analysts say, perform­ance of the banking stocks would remain key if the market has to climb higher

RBI circular helps large lenders gain corporate banking mkt share: Report

In mid-2020, the RBI had come up with the circular that specified which bank can open a current account for a borrower, in order to check any misuse through multiple current accounts.

Indices' losing run continues amid selling pressure; Bajaj Auto falls 1%

Banking, finance and IT counters accounted for most of the losses, while strong demand for metal stocks cushioned the fall

Sensex, Nifty trade at fresh highs amid gains in banking stocks

At the closing bell, the 30-share BSE index quoted 221.52 points or 0.42 per cent higher at 52,773.05

FPIs hike exposure to banking and financial stocks, exit in IT in May

The month saw a sharp turnaround in fortunes with overseas investors selling shares worth nearly $900 million during the first half and pumping in close to $500 million during the second

Bank Nifty index likely to see a churn worth $186 million on Friday

This is on account of a change in weighting of its components

From SBI to JSW Steel, a dozen Nifty stocks hit lifetime highs in May

IT companies dominate the list of stocks that hit lifetime highs this year, followed by banks and financial services.

Sensex gains 111 points, Nifty ends near 15,200; banking stocks gain

Mixed overseas cues and a weakening rupee capped the gains, traders said

Chart check: SBI Q4 result fuels rally in PSU banks. Should you buy?

A breakout in SBI share may result in a rally towards Rs 450 levels

Sensex, Nifty rise for 4th straight session; pharma, banking stocks gain

Over the last four sessions, the Sensex has gained 1,248.90 points or 2.58 per cent.

Early results show investors will be very selective with bank stocks

HDFC Bank disappointed, while ICICI Bank's Q4 boosted sentiment lifting many peers too

Markets gain on RBI's accommodative stance, banking stocks lead rally

Sensex gains 0.94%; Bank Nifty rises 1.5%

Archegos meltdown to intensify shadow banking regulatory scrutiny: Report

The implosion of Archegos Capital and the resulting losses for global banks is likely to intensify regulatory efforts to curtail the ballooning shadow banking sector and shed light on its risks

Global banks may lose more than $6 billion from Archegos Capital fallout

Japan's Nomura and Credit Suisse of Switzerland warned of major losses from lending to Archegos for equity derivatives trades, triggering a worldwide sell-off in banking stocks

Indian shares surge on financial boost; IDBI Bank stocks jumps over 17%

The Nifty Bank Index added 1.28% and is up more than 17% since February. HDFC Bank Ltd was the top boost to the Nifty 50, rising 1.7%

Financial stocks cornered over half of $3.56 billion FPI flows in Feb

Sector now has 34.8% of FPI assets, up from 33.8% in Jan; flows drove banking index to all-time high

Amid privatisation buzz, Nifty PSU Bank index extends gains to 42% in Feb

On Thursday, the Nifty PSU Bank index, a gauge for the performance of state-owned banking stocks, rose 5.6 per cent

Banking funds shine amid Budget boost, deliver 35% returns in three months

Top performers within domain include Tata Banking & Financial Services (15.6%), SBI Banking and Financial Services Fund (16.3%) and Sundaram Fin Services Opp (15.5%)