Finance

October 23, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as IT Stocks Lead Gains Despite Weak Global Cues

Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, supported by buying in information technology (IT) stocks and positive domestic cues, despite weakness in global markets. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,665.64, gaining over 400 points, or 0.57 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 began trading at 2...

October 23, 2026 9:09 AM

Asian shares wobble as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets

Asian shares fell on Friday as concerns over the enormous funding needs of AI hammered tech and led to the biggest daily rally in Treasuries in more than three years, with investors fleeing to sovereign bonds and safe-haven currencies. Markets also sharply pared back expectations of further policy ...

October 22, 2026 4:23 PM

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday as a rise in crude oil prices heightened concerns over the inflation outlook and dampened investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 460.30 points, or 0.62 per cent, to close at 73,249.39, while the Nifty fell 1...

October 22, 2026 1:46 PM

Sensex, Nifty decline in early trade as power, metal stocks drag markets lower

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday, dragged down by selling in power and metal stocks amid a broad sell-off across Asian markets. Besides, elevated crude oil prices and firm US bond yields weighed on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 6...

October 21, 2026 10:18 AM

Sensex, Nifty surge up to 1 percent in early deals; IT shares lead gains

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher in early trade on Wednesday with gains of nearly 1 per cent each tracking positive global cues and buying in IT stocks. In morning trade, Sensex was trading 0.94 per cent or 695 points higher at 74,548.69, hitting an intraday high against previous close of 73...

October 21, 2026 8:37 AM

Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street

Asian stocks rose and bonds stabilised at the start of trading on Wednesday following Wall Street's gain as early indications from the corporate earnings season pointed to strong profits for global companies and bolstered investor confidence. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Jap...

October 19, 2026 4:20 PM

Sensex tumbles; Nifty drops below 22,900 dragged by private banks

Benchmark equity indices ended sharply lower on Monday after two days of a rally, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping to 22,888.95, following a decline in private bank stocks, mainly HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, and weak global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 876.37 po...

October 19, 2026 8:36 AM

Asian stocks slip, Wall St and bonds benefit from oil skid

Asian share markets slipped on Monday as unease over AI's enormous funding needs undermined confidence ahead of a week packed with earnings, while Chinese economic data pipped forecasts in a positive for world growth. A fall in oil prices offered some support to bonds and Wall Street stock futures,...