ITC shares plummeted to a three-year low following a government excise duty hike on tobacco products. Brokerages downgraded the stock, citing fears of dampened cigarette demand and significant impact on profitability. Investors are advised to wait for clarity on price hikes and volume trends before considering buying.
Sensex surges 600 points, Nifty above 24,350. 7 key factors behind today’s D-Street rally
Indian stock markets surged on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing over 0.8% each. This rally was fueled by a calmer Middle East situation and