Indian equity benchmarks

April 29, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid global uncertainty

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on the Wednesday but surrendered a large portion of their intra-day gains as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty closed at 24,177.65, up 0.76 per cent or 181.95 points, while the Sensex settled at 77,496.36, gaining 0.79 per cent or 609.45 points. From a technical standpoint, experts said that on the upside, 24,200 remains the first resistance. Market momentum was tempered after Brent crude prices surged over 3...

April 24, 2026 4:05 PM

Sensex, Nifty trade lower as oil spike hits sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as a surge in crude oil prices rattled investor sentiment amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to stalled US-Iran talks and disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. The Sensex dropped 982.71 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 76,681.29, while the Nifty declined 275.10 points, or 1.14 per cent, to settle at 23,897.95. The sell-off was largely driven by weakness in information technology stocks, which bore the brunt of the decline. Shares of Info...

April 13, 2026 5:43 PM

Nifty, Sensex trim losses amid last leg buying; defence stocks shine

Indian equity benchmarks recovered from their intra-day lows on Monday, helped by buying in defence stocks, even as broader sentiment remained cautious due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Nifty closed 0.86 per cent, or 207.95 points, lower at 23,842.65, while the Sensex ended the session down 0.91 per cent, or 702.68 points, at 76,847.57. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that going ahead, 23,900 is likely to continue acting as immediate resistance, followe...

April 10, 2026 4:03 PM

Sensex Jumps 900 Points on Global Cues, Nifty Crosses 24,000

Indian equity benchmarks resumed their upward momentum on Friday after a brief one-day pause, as investors closely monitored developments in West Asia and assessed their potential impact on global markets. Both the Nifty and the Sensex ended higher, extending their recent gaining streak. At the closing bell, Sensex was up 918.6 points, or 1.20 per cent, to finish the intra-day trading session at 77,550.25. Nifty also followed suit and closed at 24,050.6, up 275.5 points, or 1.16 per cent. Gai...