September 18, 2026 4:35 PM

Markets end on mixed note; Nifty up 76 points, Sensex dips

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed on Friday as a drop in crude oil prices was overshadowed by weakness in IT stocks and Tata Group counters. Giving up intraday gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 19.63 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 74,294.96. During the day, it surged 413.85 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 74,728.44. Rallying for the third day, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed 75.80 points, or 0.33 per cent, higher at 23,346.40....

September 18, 2026 10:25 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher tracking Asian gains and easing crude prices; realty leads sectoral rally

Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex gaining over 200 points and the Nifty crossing 23,300, tracking a broader rally in Asian markets as easing crude oil prices helped temper inflation concerns. Both the benchmark indices opened with a gap-up; Sensex opened at 74,575.24 and was trading at around 74,485.71, up 171.12 points or 0.23 per cent against the previous close of 74,314.59. Nifty opened at 23,334.70 and was trading at around 23,327.40, up 56.80 points or 0.24 per...

August 3, 2026 5:17 PM

Sensex jumps 544 points, Nifty gains 391 as crude oil prices decline

Domestic equity benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by a decline in crude oil prices, renewed foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a stronger rupee, while investors remained focused on the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy decision. The BSE Sensex settled at 78,639.03, up 544.39 points or 0.70 per cent, while the Nifty 50 closed at 24,774.30, gaining 390.70 points or 1.60 per cent. According to market experts, easing crude oil prices boosted...

July 27, 2026 5:30 PM

Indian markets snap five-day losing streak on easing US-Iran tension, Sensex, NIfty end 1% up

Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Monday, snapping a five-session losing streak, as easing tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a decline in crude oil prices, boosting investor sentiment globally. Lower crude prices, which are seen as positive for India's import-dependent economy, along with favourable global cues, supported broad-based buying across sectors. Sectorally, all indices traded in the green, with Nifty IT emerging as the top gainer, surging 2.34 per cent...

June 22, 2026 4:08 PM

Nifty tops 24,100, Sensex gains nearly 300 points as easing West Asia tensions lift sentiment

Indian stock markets extended their recovery on Monday, supported by easing tensions in West Asia and a decline in crude oil prices, with both benchmark indices ending in positive territory. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,102.90, gaining 89.80 points or 0.37 per cent. The BSE Sensex settled at 77,094.07, up 291.17 points or 0.38 per cent. Market experts said investors remained focused on developments surrounding the US-Iran negotiations, while lower crude oil prices and strength in key sector...

June 22, 2026 10:15 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early deals amid easing West Asia tensions

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Monday, mirroring positive global cues amid easing crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns in West Asia. Sensex surged over 400 points or 0.54 per cent to touch an intraday high of 77,223 in morning trade, while Nifty traded more than 100 points or 0.51 per cent higher at 24,137. Among sectoral indices, IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty IT index rising over 1 per cent. The Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom and Nifty Oil & Gas indices also adv...

April 30, 2026 5:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Global Pressure, Crude Volatility

Indian benchmark indices closed Thursday’s volatile session with sharp losses, weighed down by global cues and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. The BSE Sensex fell 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to close at 23,997.55. Broader markets mirrored the weakness. The Nifty Midcap index slipped 0.98 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap index edged 0.48 per cent lower. Sectorally, trends were mixed. Defensive pock...

April 22, 2026 10:21 AM

Sensex, Nifty open on weak note despite US-Iran ceasefire extension

Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and continued uncertainty around the US-Iran situation, despite an extension of the ceasefire by US president Donald Trump. The BSE Sensex fell nearly 500 points in early trade to hover around 78,770, while the Nifty 50 declined over 120 points to trade near 24,450. Selling pressure was visible across key sectors including IT, banking, pharma and healthcare, with stocks such as HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, Axi...

March 27, 2026 5:20 PM

Sensex, Nifty close in red amid bond yield spike and global uncertainty

Indian equity benchmarks closed in red on Friday, weighed down by global macro headwinds, rising bond yields, and persistent geopolitical tensions. The benchmark Nifty 50 closed at 22,820, down 2.09 per cent, after opening with a gap-down and remaining under pressure throughout the session. The banking index Bank Nifty also mirrored the weakness, declining 2.67 per cent to settle at 52,275. BSE Sensex closed at 73,583.22, down by 2.25%. Sudeep Shah, Head of Technical and Derivatives Research ...

March 25, 2026 10:09 AM

Nifty reclaims 23,000, Sensex rises 800 pts on US Iran truce hopes; Brent crude oil dips below USD 100

The domestic equity markets continued their rebound on Wednesday, opening in the green as investor sentiment improved amid reports of a possible truce between the United States and Iran. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,064.40, gaining 152 points or 0.66 per cent, while the BSE Sensex rose by 581.67 points or 0.79 per cent to open at 74,650.12. Market participants remained cautiously optimistic, even as volatility persisted due to uncertainty around geopolitical developments. Ajay Bagga, banking...