Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 opened lower on May 17, tracking global markets, even as concerns over election results continue to weigh. However, analysts are optimistic about India's growth story in the long term."The only caveat here is we are in the midst of major general elections, and hence, the volatility is likely to remain on the higher side," said Sameet Chavan, Head of Research, ...

The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 kicked off with gains on May 15, driven by robust global markets ahead of key U.S. inflation data expected later today, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next moves.Early Gains and Outperformance in Broader MarketsBy 9:21 am, the Sensex had climbed 83 points (0.1 percent) to 73,187, and the Nifty 50 had risen 35 points to 22,252. Broader markets shone even...

Global funds are snapping up India’s longer-maturity bonds in a bet the central bank will eventually become less hawkish as they position for those securities that will be included in JPMorgan Chase & Co. indexes.The proportion of foreign money allocated to local bonds due in 10 years or more climbed to 17% last week, up from just 11% in September, while that in debt maturing in five years or le...

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 fell nearly 1 percent on May 13 tracking negative cues from global markets after a report revealed a decline in US consumer sentiment to a six-month low driving up short-term inflation expectations.Amid pre-election jitters, investors are expected to proceed cautiously, particularly with the surge in the India VIX adding to the uncertainty. India VIX rose near...

Benchmark indices the Sensex and the Nifty took a breather on April 25 morning after a four-day bull run to trade lower on weak global cues. Analysts, however, said there was little reason to worry as India's VIX remained at lower levels. They expect bouts of consolidation on the monthly expiry day and as the corporate earnings season continues.The Sensex was down 17.31 points or 0.02 percent at 7...