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May 14, 2026 4:24 PM

BSE Sensex, NIFTY 50 Jump 1% on Hopes of Policy Support

Indian equity markets ended in the green for a second consecutive session on Thursday, with benchmark indices surging over 1 per cent each amid buying in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, metal and banking stocks and expectations of policy measures to address currency volatility. Sensex closed at 75,398.72, rising 789.74 points or 1.06 per cent, while Nifty settled 277 points or 1.18 per cent higher at 23,689.60. During intraday trade, the benchmarks jumped as much as 1.43 per cent or 1,073 points t...

May 6, 2026 4:09 PM

Benchmark indices extend gains; Sensex up 941 pts, Nifty advances 298 pts

Indian markets closed in green as Indian benchmark indices sustained the positive momentum to end Wednesday's trading session with gains. The BSE Sensex finished the day at 77,958.52 points, marking an increase of 940.73 points or 1.22 per cent. The NSE Nifty 50 followed a similar trajectory, closing at 24,330.95 points, up by 298.15 points or 1.24 per cent. At the closing bell, Indigo (+6.72%), Trent (+4.09%), and Asian Paint (+3.81%) were the biggest gainers whereas, Reliance (-1.72%), HCL T...

May 5, 2026 11:48 AM

Markets open lower as renewed Hormuz tensions weigh on sentiment

The equity markets came under pressure on Tuesday, with benchmark indices opening lower as renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices higher, denting investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,052.60, declining 66.70 points or 0.28 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,102.88, down 166.52 points or 0.22 per cent. Market participants said the weakness was largely driven by a surge in oil prices and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which ha...

April 28, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red amid FII selling and elevated crude oil prices

The Indian equity market closed in the red on Tuesday as indices struggled to maintain momentum against a backdrop of global volatility and persistent selling by foreign investors. The BSE Sensex finished the trading session at 76,886.91 points, registering a decline of 416.72 points or 0.54 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 ended the day at 23,995.70 points, down by 97.00 points or 0.40 per cent. As of filing this report, Brent Crude is currently trading at USD 111.30, reflecting a positi...

April 27, 2026 4:53 PM

BSE Sensex Jumps 639 Points as India–New Zealand FTA Cheers Markets

Indian equity benchmarks closed near the day’s high on improved investor sentiment after India-New Zealand FTA finalised in the national capital. The agreement which sealed in the presence of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and his New Zealand counterpart Todd McClay removes tariffs on 100 per cent of India’s exports to New Zealand, and either sharply reduces or removes tariffs on 95 per cent of the country’s imports from New Zealand. At the closing bell, the Nifty ended 0.81 per cent or ...

April 22, 2026 5:18 PM

Indian markets end lower as investors stay cautious amid global developments

Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy selling in IT stocks and rising crude oil prices amid ongoing global uncertainty linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The benchmark Nifty 50 index closed at 24,378.10, declining by -198.50 points or (-0.81 per cent), while the BSE Sensex ended at 78,516.49, down by -756.84 points or (-0.95 per cent). Market sentiment remained under pressure due to a combination of global and domestic factors, including ele...

April 21, 2026 4:45 PM

Nifty, Sensex close with gains as FMCG rally lifts indices ahead of US- Iran talks

The domestic equity markets closed on a strong note on Tuesday, recovering from a slow start, as gains in FMCG stocks lifted the benchmark indices amid cautious optimism around ongoing geopolitical developments. The NSE Nifty 50 index ended at 24,576.60, rising by 211.75 points or 0.87 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 79,273.33, gaining 753.03 points or 0.96 per cent. Market participants remained watchful of global cues, particularly the expected second round of talks between the Unite...

April 21, 2026 11:15 AM

Sensex nears 79,000 on softer crude, easing geopolitical tensions

The Indian stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday, supported by hopes of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, along with a decline in crude oil prices. Sensex rose 0.56 per cent, or 445 points, to hit an intra-day high of 78,966, while Nifty climbed 0.48 per cent or 118 points to 24,483, amid buying in realty, banking, metal, consumer durables and chemical stocks. Sectorally, Nifty Realty, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Metal, Nifty Consumer Durables, Nifty PSU Bank, Nift...

April 6, 2026 9:56 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip after mild start on geopolitical tensions

Domestic equity markets witnessed volatility on Monday, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 slipping in early trade after a mildly positive opening, amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The 30-share Sensex declined 150 points, or 0.21 per cent, to trade at 73,168, while Nifty fell 42 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 22,670. The early gains were short-lived as selling pressure emerged across key stocks. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Kotak Mahindra B...

December 12, 2025 10:08 AM

Indian markets open higher on Friday as momentum builds on India-US trade talks

The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, supported by renewed confidence after progress on the India-US trade deal and the recent conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 25,971.20, rising 72.65 points (0.28 per cent), while the BSE Sensex also maintained the positive sentiment, starting the day at 85,051.03 with a gain of 232.90 points or 0.27 per cent. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told A...