BSE Sensex

April 1, 2025 4:45 PM

Sensex plunges nearly 2 percent amid US tariff concerns

Indian stock markets plunged on Tuesday, the first trading session of the new financial year, as investors reacted to global trade tensions ahead of the US reciprocal tariff announcement on Wednesday. The Sensex tumbled 1,390.41 points, or 1.80 percent, closing at 76,024.51, after swinging between an intra-day high of 77,487.05 and a low of 75,912.18. The Nifty 50 also slumped 353.65 points, or 1.50 percent, to settle at 23,165.70, with an intra-day range of 23,565.15 to 23,136.40. The selloff...

March 27, 2025 10:36 AM

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty crosses 23,500

The Indian stock market opened in positive territory on Thursday, with benchmark indices trading higher amid mixed global cues, despite early selling pressure in the auto sector. At 9:26 AM, the Sensex was up by 112.96 points, or 0.15 percent, at 77,401.46, while the Nifty gained 28.20 points, or 0.12 percent, to trade at 23,515.05. The Nifty Bank index advanced 80.55 points, or 0.16 percent, to 51,289.55. However, the broader market indices showed some weakness, with the Nifty Midcap 100 falli...

March 18, 2025 4:19 PM

Sensex soars 1,131 points, Nifty ends above 22,800 as markets rally

Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty delivering notable gains, driven by broad-based buying across sectors. The Sensex jumped 1,131.31 points, or 1.53 per cent, to settle at 75,301.26, while the Nifty advanced 325.55 points, or 1.45 per cent, finishing the session at 22,834.30. During intraday trade, the Sensex touched a high of 75,385.76, and the Nifty oscillated between 22,599.20 and 22,845.95. This marked the second consecutive session of str...

February 6, 2025 11:53 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as investors await RBI rate decision

India's benchmark indices slipped on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, scheduled for Friday. The Sensex dropped 106.39 points, or 0.14%, to 78,164.89, while the Nifty declined by 34 points, or 0.15%, to 23,662.10 in early trade. According to market experts, the indices are in a consolidation phase, with the RBI's upcoming rate decision likely to influence future market direction. Investors are anticipati...

December 12, 2024 10:21 PM

Indian Stock Indices Close Lower Amid Inflation Concerns

Indian stock markets ended Thursday’s session in negative territory as major indices remained under pressure throughout the day. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,263.84 points, down 262.30 points or 0.32%, while the NSE Nifty fell by 102.95 points or 0.42% to settle at 24,538.85. Markets opened on a flat note, with investors showing caution ahead of domestic Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data and amid a weakening rupee. According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services,...

December 9, 2024 10:49 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat as markets pause after last week’s rally

India’s benchmark indices opened flat on Monday, with early trade witnessing heavy selling in the FMCG sector. The Nifty 50 declined 43.90 points, or 0.18 percent, to open at 24,633.90, while the BSE Sensex dropped 106.54 points, or 0.13 percent, to 81,602.58. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, said that Indian markets have recovered over 50 percent of their post-September fall. "We expect markets to consolidate before resuming their uptrend," he said, adding that "seasonality and capit...

December 3, 2024 10:48 AM

Indian stock market shows resilience amid economic concerns

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Tuesday, shrugging off recent GDP growth slowdown concerns. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,367.50 points, marking a gain of 91.45 points, or 0.38%, while the BSE Sensex opened at 80,529.20 points, up by 281.12 points, or 0.35%. Ajay Bagga, a banking and market expert, said that the government's removal of the windfall tax on crude oil, ATF, petrol, and diesel exports is likely to boost oil and energy heavyweights. He added that market sentiment...

November 29, 2024 10:34 AM

Share market opens in green, media and pharma stocks shine

The Indian stock market opened in green on Friday as buying was seen in the Media and Pharma sector in early trade. At around 09.44 a.m., the Sensex was trading at 79,369.57 after gaining 325.83 points or 0.41 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,019 after rising 104.85 points or 0.44 per cent. The market trend remained positive. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1345 stocks were trading in the green, while 876 stocks were in the red. Nifty Bank was up 224.45 points or 0.43 per cen...

November 27, 2024 11:15 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid weak sentiment in Asian markets

India’s benchmark indices opened on a cautious note on Wednesday, reflecting the subdued sentiment in Asian markets. The Nifty rose by 10.30 points to start at 24,204.80, while the Sensex gained 122 points, opening at 80,121.03. In early trade, Coal India, Adani Enterprises, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, and Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the top gainers, while IndusInd Bank, Cipla, Tata Consumer Products, Bharti Airtel, and UltraTech Cement were among the major laggards. Among sect...

November 25, 2024 10:05 AM

Markets rally as BJP secures Maharashtra win; experts predict short-term gains

Indian stock markets opened on a strong note on Monday following the BJP-led alliance's decisive victory in the Maharashtra state elections. The Nifty 50 index surged by 1.45%, gaining 346.30 points to reach 24,253.55, while the BSE Sensex rose 1,076 points or 1.36% to 80,193.47 during the morning session. Ajay Bagga, a banking and market expert, noted that the BJP's landslide win is likely to provide a short-term boost to markets, which had been underperforming in recent weeks. He highlighted ...