Sensex drops 443 points, Nifty 50 ends at 24,238. What drove the stock market down? Explained

The Sensex declined 443 points, or 0.57%, to close at 77,708.52, while the Nifty 50 shed 96 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 24,238.50. The Nifty Midcap 100 index climbed 0.60%, while the Smallcap 100 index rose by 0.16%. Stock market today: Stock market benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, ended lower on Monday,…

Expert view: Nifty may touch 27,000 by the year end or early next year

Market strategist Rohit Srivastava predicts the Nifty 50 index could reach 27,000 by the end of this year or early next year. He advises investors to buy dips and focus on growth stocks despite geopolitical uncertainties that threaten short-term stability.   Expert view: Rohit Srivastava, the founder and market strategist at Indiacharts.com, believes the Nifty…

IPO vs FPO: 3 key differences every investor must know

FPOs are considered less risky when compared to IPOs. IPOs are the first issue and investors are not well-acquainted with the financial prospects of the organisation. Initial public offerings (IPOs) often attract investor interest, offering a rare chance to get in early on emerging businesses. For companies, an IPO is a vital way to raise…