Decoding the charts, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said the index faced resistance near its 100-day EMA on the daily chart, which capped the rally and triggered fresh selling, dragging it below the 24,000 mark.
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2 lakh crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggards, in-tandem with a bearish trend in equities.
Warren Buffett’s famously frugal lifestyle is reflected in everything from using McDonald’s coupons to letting market conditions decide his daily breakfast spend. The Berkshire Hathaway chief’s simple habits—from modest living to disciplined spending—underscore his belief that wealth doesn’t equate to luxury, but to long-term value and contentment.
Foreign investors have pulled back from the Indian stock market. Several major companies have seen significant drops in foreign institutional investor holdings over the past year. This selling pressure has coincided with sharp declines in the share prices of these well-known companies.
US stock market moves over the past 15 months have been heavily influenced by President Donald Trump’s remarks and social media posts. Fundstrat analysis shows his comments drove the S&P 500’s biggest gains and losses, an influence unmatched by any modern US leader. Analysts say this level of market impact is unprecedented and highlights investors’ sensitivity to political signals.
Investors seeking significant gains can look to Nifty Mid-Cap 100 stocks. Analyst forecasts highlight ten companies poised for substantial growth, with projected upsides between 30% and 60% in the next year.
Indian equities saw a broad-based selloff on Friday, led by IT stocks, dragging benchmarks sharply lower. Nifty fell 1.14% and Sensex dropped 1.29%, while India VIX rose 6%. Analysts flag heightened volatility amid US-Iran tensions, with charts indicating a bearish near-term trend. Nifty may drift towards 23,500, while 24,200 remains a key resistance level for any recovery.
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, May 1, on account of Maharashtra Day, marking the first trading holiday of the month. With this, a total of nine market holidays remain in 2026, including upcoming closures for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali.
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