Indian Stock Markets Open Positively Amid RBI’s Neutral Stance
On Thursday, Indian stock markets began the day on a positive note, with both major indices showing gains. The Nifty 50 index started at 25,067.05 points, marking a slight increase of 0.34%, while the BSE Sensex opened at 81,832.66 points, up by 365.56 points. This positive opening is attributed to increased investor confidence following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) shift to a neutral stance, as indicated on Wednesday.
Market experts, however, caution that the market remains volatile. Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research at Kotak Securities, advised that level-based trading is the best strategy for traders in such conditions. He noted that after an initial rally, the market faced resistance and corrected sharply due to intraday profit booking, slipping over 285/950 points from the day’s peak.
Other Asian markets also experienced positive buying sentiments. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose by 0.30%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index increased by 3.32%, and South Korea’s KOSPI index surged by 0.71%. In the US, markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.71% and the Nasdaq up by 0.60%.
Despite the positive start on Thursday, the previous day saw domestic benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 ending in negative territory. The Sensex closed 167.71 points down at 81,467.10, and the Nifty50 dropped 31.20 points to settle at 24,981.95, following the RBI’s announcement of maintaining the status quo on rates.
Investors are now keenly observing upcoming developments both domestically and globally, as markets continue to react to geopolitical events.
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RBI -: RBI stands for the Reserve Bank of India. It is the central bank of India, which manages the country’s money supply and interest rates.
Neutral Stance -: A neutral stance by the RBI means that they are not planning to change interest rates soon. This can make investors feel more confident because it suggests stability in the economy.
Nifty 50 -: Nifty 50 is a stock market index in India. It represents the performance of 50 of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India.
BSE Sensex -: BSE Sensex is another stock market index in India. It tracks the performance of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Volatility -: Volatility refers to how much and how quickly the prices of stocks or other investments can change. High volatility means prices can change a lot in a short time, which can be risky for investors.
Level-based trading -: Level-based trading means making buying or selling decisions based on specific price levels of stocks or indices. Traders use these levels to decide when to enter or exit the market.