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October 26, 2026 4:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher in volatile trade; metal and pharma stocks lead gains

Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Monday after a choppy trading session, supported by gains in metal, pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks, while broader markets also staged a strong recovery from intra-day lows. The Sensex rose 0.66 per cent, or 482 points, to settle at 73,606.75. The Nift...

October 26, 2026 11:32 AM

Stock markets decline in early trade; Sensex drops

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Monday amid elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 536.30 points to 72,583.86 in early trade. The 50-s...

October 26, 2026 8:32 AM

Stocks trade cautiously in Asia, Brent off six-month top

Stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as oil eased from six-month highs ahead of a week packed with central bank meetings and corporate earnings that will further test investor confidence in the AI boom. Brent oil slipped 1.6% to $114.88 following reports that Qatari mediators were in Tehran on...

October 25, 2026 10:04 AM

Government Extends FY26 Company Filing Deadlines, Waives Additional Fees

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the deadlines for companies to file financial statements and annual returns for the financial year 2025-26, allowing them additional time to complete statutory compliances without paying additional fees. Under the revised schedule, companies can ...

October 24, 2026 11:38 AM

Indian equities extend losses as Brent crude hits six-month high

Indian equity markets extended their losses during the holiday-shortened week, as rising crude oil prices and persistent selling pressure weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined around 2.4 per cent during the week, while the BSE Sensex fell approximately 2.2 per cent. Both benchmark in...

October 23, 2026 4:36 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Geopolitical Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment and prompted a risk-off mood across the market. The Sensex ended 125.56 points, or 0.17 per cent, lower at 73,123.83, while the Nifty dec...

October 23, 2026 4:02 PM

C-DAC, Bank of India sign pact to explore quantum technologies for banking

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Bank of India have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore quantum technologies and other emerging digital solutions for banking applications.   Signed on October 22, the agreement provides a framework for joint research...