Indian bond yield sees biggest spike in 8 months on uncertainty over election results 2024; 10-year yield above 7%

Indian bond yield sees biggest spike in 8 months on uncertainty over election results 2024; 10-year yield above 7%

Indian government bond yields jumped sharply on Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year bond yield witnessing its biggest surge in eight months, as early voting trends in the Lok Sabha election results 2024 so far were falling short of market expectations. The benchmark 10-year bond yield was at 7.0130% as against its previous close at 6.9438%. … Read more

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The key lies in navigating the volatile markets

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The key lies in navigating the volatile markets

As the Lok Sabha elections 2024 approach, market volatility is likely to continue, leaving investors anxious about their portfolios. The political landscape significantly impacts market movements, with benchmark indices witnessing substantial fluctuations around election periods. Knowing how to navigate this volatility can help investors safeguard their investments and potentially capitalise on opportunities.  Here, we explore … Read more

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Defence, power, industrials among sectors to bet on ahead of election result

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Defence, power, industrials among sectors to bet on ahead of election result

Stock Market Today: The Benchmark indices Nifty-50 index and Sensex are trading near highs, they scaled in Monday. The markets are factoring policy continuity, with Bhartiya Janta Party led National Democratic alliance regaining power in the ongoing general elections . Nevertheless Volatility index or Nifty VIX is at close to 24 and has risen sharply … Read more

General Elections 2024: BJP not winning 400 seats won’t be negative for market, says Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Sec PMS

General Elections 2024: BJP not winning 400 seats won't be negative for market, says Naveen Kulkarni of Axis Sec PMS

Naveen Kulkarni, Chief Investment Officer, Axis Securities PMS, believes that BJP not winning 400 seats will not be negative for the market at all. A stable and predictable political regime is most important right now. Therefore, irrespective of the outcome, it won’t significantly affect the market, he explained.  Kulkarni further noted that if FIIs are … Read more

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout is low, but process is slow too, says former HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout is low, but process is slow too, says former HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout is low, but the process is slow. People have waited for an hour and gone back without voting, said former HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh while addressing the media following his vote at a polling booth in Peddar Road, Mumbai. Mumbai’s vote percentage has been exceptionally dismal for a very … Read more

April was calm for markets, but don’t let that fool you

April was calm for markets, but don't let that fool you

Outstanding positions in marketwide futures hit a record ₹4.38 trillion on Thursday when the May series of derivatives began, pointing to a volatile month ahead. Marketwide futures include single stock futures and index futures (Nifty and Bank Nifty). While the market has priced in a victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance when the results … Read more