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BusinessPrices of major pulses like chana, tur, moong, and matar have risen sharply ahead of Diwali, with chana up 11%, moong 10.6%, tur 6.5%, and matar 6% in the past month. The increase accelerated in the last week by 3-5%. Factors include festive demand and worries over crop output, rainfall shortages, soil moisture, and the rabi crop outlook, according to Indian Pulses and Grains Association data.
News18·1d ago
BusinessNifty’s September derivatives series saw a 6.7% decline, marking the worst performance in 25 years. Foreign investors sharply increased bearish bets, pushing FII index shorts to a six-month high. Despite this, stock-futures exposure stayed net long. With Nifty near key long-term support and weakening market breadth, analysts recommend exercising extra caution.
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BusinessThe Nifty 50 index has declined for seven consecutive weeks, a rare streak that historically has often been followed by a relief rally. Data from Samco Securities shows that in three of four previous seven-week losing streaks, the index rebounded over the next six weeks. However, the current 5.82% drop is less severe than past declines, making a durable market reversal uncertain. Analysts say a sustained recovery with higher highs and lows will be key.
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Prices of major pulses like chana, tur, moong, and matar have risen sharply ahead of Diwali, with chana up 11%, moong 10.6%, tur 6.5%, and matar 6% in the past month. The increase accelerated in the last week by 3-5%. Factors include festive demand and worries over crop output, rainfall shortages, soil moisture, and the rabi crop outlook, according to Indian Pulses and Grains Association data.
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