Indian equity benchmarks

November 6, 2026 4:15 PM

Diwali boom: Markets log longest winning streak in 3 years, Nifty ends above 25,000

Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to seven straight trading sessions on Friday, marking the first such run in three years, as heavy buying in banking heavyweights and select earnings-driven stocks lifted market sentiment. The Sensex jumped 1,718.01 points, or 2.17 per cent, to close at 81,028.02, while the Nifty advanced 493.75 points, or 2.01 per cent, to settle at 25,030.35. The rally helped the Nifty reclaim the psychologically important 25,000 level for the first time...

November 5, 2026 4:28 PM

Diwali cheers: Sensex jumps over 2,000 points, Nifty tops 24,500

Indian equity benchmarks surged on Thursday, extending their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session, as a sharp decline in crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment amid expectations of a quicker resolution to the West Asia conflict following the Democrats’ victory in the US midterm elections. The Sensex soared 2,008.61 points, or 2.6 per cent, to close at 79,310.01, while the Nifty advanced 576 points, or 2.4 per cent, to settle at 24,536.60, marking one of the strongest single-day...

October 30, 2026 4:13 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT, pharma stocks lead rally

Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the second straight session on Friday, driven by buying in IT and pharma counters, while broader markets remained under pressure. The Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 74,459.53, while the Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 23,053.10. Commenting on the Nifty technical outlook, experts said that after a few sessions of consolidation, the index witnessed a breakout, closing above the cru...

October 30, 2026 10:05 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid weak global cues; IT stocks buck trend

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a flat note on Friday, tracking cautious global sentiment and elevated crude oil prices. Sensex opened at 74,199.69, up 48.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while Nifty opened at 22,964.50, up 27.75 points or 0.12 per cent. Sectoral trends in early trade were largely negative with Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Cement hit hardest and declined nearly 1 per cent each. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal and MidSmall Financial Services decreased by over 0.5 per cent. FMCG, P...

October 23, 2026 4:36 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Geopolitical Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment and prompted a risk-off mood across the market. The Sensex ended 125.56 points, or 0.17 per cent, lower at 73,123.83, while the Nifty declined 87.65 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 22,600.00. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the recovery from the intra-day low indicates demand around 22,400–22,500, but ...

September 21, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex rises 564 points, Nifty ends above 23,400 as falling oil prices boost investor sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, supported by improved risk appetite among investors after crude oil prices eased and global bond yields softened. Gains in heavyweight stocks and defensive sectors helped the market advance despite weakness in broader indices. The Sensex climbed 564.03 points, or 0.76 per cent, to settle at 74,858.99, while the Nifty advanced 67.90 points, or 0.29 per cent, to close at 23,414.30. "Technically, the Nifty continues to hold above 23,300, keeping t...

August 5, 2026 5:05 PM

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher after RBI keeps rates unchanged

Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally higher on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and maintained its neutral policy stance, broadly in line with market expectations. The Sensex settled 152.05 points, or 0.19 per cent, higher at 78,581.00, while the Nifty edged up 9.75 points, or 0.04 per cent, to close at 24,624.65. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that on the downside, 24,500 stands as the immediate s...

June 29, 2026 5:03 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid West Asia tensions; Auto and IT stocks weigh on indices

Indian equity benchmarks ended the session in negative territory on Monday as weakness in auto, information technology, and public sector banking stocks weighed on investor sentiment. Renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia also kept traders cautious, leading to broad-based selling across sectors. The Sensex declined 372.10 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 76,728.37, while the Nifty fell 109.75 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 23,946.25. Investor sentiment remained subdued amid ...

June 24, 2026 10:16 AM

Markets remain range-bound in early trade; IT stocks outperform

Indian equity benchmarks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday morning for a second consecutive session amid decline in crude oil prices. Sensex was trading at 76,348.95, up over 100 points or 0.19 per cent in early deals, while Nifty was at 23,853.75, higher by 30 points or 0.12 per cent. Sector-wise, Nifty IT led the gains, rising nearly 1 per cent, followed by Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom (0.72 per cent), Nifty Pharma (0.68 per cent), Nifty Healthcare (0.57 per cent) and Nifty Realty (0....

June 17, 2026 4:31 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by metal and PSU bank stocks

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in metal, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks, even as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day. The Sensex rose 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 77,155.62, while the Nifty gained 96.55 points, or 0.4 per cent, to settle at 24,085.70. The benchmark index reclaimed the 24,000-mark amid buying in select heavyweight stocks. Among the Nifty constituents, Trent,...