At market close on Friday, the headline equity indices, i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 ended on the higher side after RBI hiked the repo rate by 50 basis points as was expected by analysts & economists. The repo rate is at 5.40 per cent now whereas standard deposit facility (SDF) and marginal standing facility (MSF) rates stand at 5.15 per cent & 5.65 per cent, respectively.  

Markets have been drifting lower, but several stocks are trading around all-time highs. Continue reading to learn more.

At 11.15 am Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally on the lower side as the Asian markets were jilted due to the data released by China, indicating that the Chinese factory activity had contracted in the month of April.  

At market close today, the core equity indices i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 were down by 1.25 per cent each. Weaker global cues, the aggressive rate hike confirmation from FED Chairman, and rising bond yield in the US coupled with a volatile rally in technology sector stocks have led to the bloodbath on the bourses yet again.