Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, supported by a sharp rally in auto and metal stocks that lifted overall sentiment. Meanwhile, broader markets outperformed, with midcap and smallcap indices rising 0.5% and 0.35%, respectively.
Indian stock markets are advancing, approaching record levels. Experts see continued strength in the Nifty, with support at 25,600. Metals and PSU banks are identified as key performing sectors. Steel Authority of India and Bank of Maharashtra are highlighted as promising stock picks. Broader market participation is increasing as the earnings season concludes.
BSE's Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy states the exchange prioritizes long-term market growth over derivatives market share. Recent tax changes may encourage longer-term equity investments. Ramamurthy believes the exchange is still in its early growth phase, with significant potential for foreign investor participation. He anticipates market microstructure adjustments due to these developments.
Renowned investor Peter Schiff predicts continued gains for gold and silver, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and shifting global monetary trends. He cites a loss of confidence in U.S. fiscal policy and central bank independence as key factors, suggesting gold will replace the dollar as a reserve asset.
