Markets slip in early trade as IT, pharma stocks come under pressure

April 24, 2026 11:03 AM

Markets slip in early trade as IT, pharma stocks come under pressure

The domestic equity markets saw negative performance in early hours on Friday amid elevated geopolitical tensions and the Q4 earnings season. Sensex was trading at 77,263, down 0.51 per cent or 400 points, while Nifty was down 0.41 per cent, or 100 points, in early trade amid panic selling in IT, financial and pharma stocks. However, support was seen in FMCG and chemical scrips. Cipla, Infosys, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharma, TCS and ICICI Bank were among the top laggards. On the secto...

Markets end 2025 higher as Sensex jumps 545 points, Nifty up 0.74%

December 31, 2025 4:22 PM

Markets end 2025 higher as Sensex jumps 545 points, Nifty up 0.74%

Indian stock indices jumped sharply on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, supported largely by value buying amid thin year-end trade volumes. The Sensex rose 0.64 per cent, or 545 points, to close at 85,220, while the Nifty gained 191 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 26,130. The domestic stock market opened with marginal gains on Wednesday, reflecting a balanced but subdued investor mood amid thin year-end volumes and limited global cues. According to analysts, market participants...

India records highest market cap growth globally in four years

March 24, 2025 1:58 PM

India records highest market cap growth globally in four years

India's stock market posted the highest monthly gain among the world’s ten largest equity markets in March, rising 9.4 per cent in dollar terms, according to the latest stock exchange data. This marks the strongest rally in four years, following five consecutive months of decline. As per the data, the total market capitalisation of all listed companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) jumped to approximately $4.8 trillion, up from around $4.39 trillion at the end of February. This represen...