August 26, 2025 10:23 AM

Indian markets open lower amid US tariff concerns

The Indian benchmark indices began the trading in red on Tuesday, after a draft notice published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that US President Donald Trump plans to go ahead with 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from Wednesday. The Nifty 50 fell 167.90 points, or 0.67 per cent, at 24,799, while the Sensex declined 546 points, or 0.67 per cent at 81,089. Trump had earlier said the US would raise tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent from 25 per cent, citing the cou...

August 25, 2025 4:44 PM

Indian indices upbeat over global cues, IT stocks rise; Sensex up 329 points

Domestic equities kicked off the week on a positive note, lifted by favourable global cues and strong buying in IT majors. Sensex closed at 81,635.91 points, up 329.05 points or 0.40 per cent, while Nifty closed at 24,967.75 points, up 97.65 points or 0.39 per cent, respectively. Analysts say upside in the indices was limited due to profit-taking at higher levels. Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said: "Markets started the week on a positive note, gaining nearly half a percen...

August 25, 2025 9:51 AM

Nifty, Sensex start week in green following Asian rally but FPI outflows, tariff concerns weigh on sentiment

Indian equity markets started the fresh week with gains in the opening session on Monday, taking positive cues from a rally across other Asian markets. However, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and concerns over additional tariffs remain key challenges for the domestic indices to sustain the momentum. The BSE Sensex index opened at 81,501.06, higher by 194.21 points or 0.24 per cent, while the Nifty 50 began the day at 24,949.15, up 79.05 points or 0.32 per cent. Market experts point...

August 11, 2025 11:44 AM

Women’s participation in Indian stock market continues to rise across states: NSE report

Women's participation in the Indian stock market has been steadily increasing across states, even as the proportion of young investors has seen a slight decline, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). As of June 2025, women's participation in equity markets has grown consistently in most states. Among the top five states by total unique investor registrations, Maharashtra leads, with women accounting for 28.4% of its investor base - up from 25.6% in FY23. The report noted,...

August 7, 2025 4:23 PM

Sensex, Nifty absorb tariff shock and rebound to end in green

The Indian stock market settled slightly up on Thursday after witnessing a highly volatile session, sidelining the US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff jitters. However, stocks from textiles, jewellery and auto ancillaries sectors, which have export exposures to the US, remained under pressure, but a rebound in banking, FMCG and IT stocks turned the market positive in the late session. Sensex settled at 80,623.26, up 79.27 points or 0.10 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in ...

August 6, 2025 4:33 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged

The Indian stock market ended slightly lower after witnessing volatile trading on Wednesday, as investors showed mixed reaction to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent. Sensex settled at 80,543.99, down 166.26 points or 0.21 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 80,694.98 against last session's closing of 80,710.25 ahead of the RBI's decision on rate cut in the morning. The index hit an intra-day low of 80,448.82 and a...

July 25, 2025 10:34 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as FPI selling, weak global cues weigh on sentiment

India’s benchmark indices declined in early trade on Friday, weighed down by sustained selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) and weak global cues. The Nifty fell 110 points, or 0.44 per cent, to 24,943, while the Sensex shed 290 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 82,065.76. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, said, “Indian markets are pointing to a continued negative outlook as per the traded futures. FPIs remain sellers while DIIs are absorbing the selling. Key support levels are bei...

July 23, 2025 4:28 PM

Indian stock market surges amid value buying, Sensex jumps 540 points

The Indian stock market settled in positive territory on Wednesday following buying in banking, financial services, automobiles and healthcare sectors amid positive global cues surrounding the US-Japan trade pact. Sensex closed at 82,726.64, up 539.83 or 0.66 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a decent gap-up at 82,451.87 against last session's closing value of 82,186.81. The index soared further to hit an intraday high of 82,786.43, following buying interest in heavyweights like Tata Mot...

July 23, 2025 1:22 PM

Nifty, Sensex open with gains on US-Japan trade deal optimism

Indian stock markets continued their upward momentum on Wednesday, with both key indices, the Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex, posting early gains. This positive movement came as investor confidence received a major boost following the recent trade agreement between the United States and Japan. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,138.50, registering a gain of 77.60 points or 0.31 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex began the day on a stronger note at 82,429.66, rising by 242.85 points or 0.30 per cent...

July 18, 2025 4:37 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid selling in banking, IT sectors

Indian equity markets ended lower on Friday as investors reacted to weak Q1 earnings in the banking and IT sectors, coupled with sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and global trade uncertainties. The BSE Sensex fell 501.51 points, or 0.61 per cent, to close at 81,757.73, while the NSE Nifty declined 143.05 points, or 0.57 per cent, to settle at 24,968.40. The 30-share Sensex opened on a weak note at 82,193.62 and slipped further to an intra-day low of 81,608.13 amid broad-ba...