IANS | 02 Jul, 2024
The performance of the Indian equity indices has been stellar so far in
2024 due to the ongoing rally in the stock market. Sensex and Nifty both posted
nearly 10 per cent gains in H12024 prompting the market experts to anticipate
the ongoing rally to continue.
Frontline indices like Sensex and Nifty have been making new all-time
highs almost every day for the last few days. On Tuesday, Sensex and Nifty made
new all-time highs of 79,855 and 24,236 respectively.
Experts said that large Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) purchases and
the probability of interest rate cuts by the Fed are driving the ongoing rally
in the market.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services said, "We
anticipate this trend will persist in the near term due to expectations of a
rebound in discretionary spending. Investors are now focusing on upcoming US
job data and the Fed Chair's speech for further indication on interest
rates."
A total of Rs 26,565 crore has been invested by FPIs in the Indian stock
market in June. They were net sellers in April and May.
Vipul Bhowar, Director of Listed Investments at Waterfield Advisors
said, "The government's continuity following the election results
guarantees ongoing reforms. This has led to an improved GDP growth forecast,
attracting Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) buying."
"FPIs are favouring the financial, auto, capital goods, real
estate, and select consumer sectors. It is expected that FPIs will make
selective investments in specific sectors and stocks instead of broad-based
buying across the market," he added.