Indian equity markets

July 22, 2026 2:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over rising crude prices, new US tariff plan

The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Wednesday, weighed down by the US-Iran conflict and rising Brent crude prices. Sensex lost 371 points, or 0.48 per cent, to reach 77,097 in morning trade while Nifty shed 106 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 24,081. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 lost 0.16 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dipped 0.33 per cent. Sectoral indices on NSE traded mostly in red, led by losses ...

July 21, 2026 10:01 AM

Indian equity markets open flat amid Middle East tensions, lower crude prices

Indian equity markets opened on a flat note on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a decline in crude oil prices. Sensex opened 58.89 points or 0.08 per cent lower at 77,649.63, while Nifty fell 22.45 points or 0.09 per cent to 24,216.05. Sectorally, IT, cement and metal stocks bucked the weak broader trend. Nifty IT rose 0.46 per cent, while Nifty Cement and Nifty Metal indices gained 0.51 per cent and 0.33 per cent, respective...

July 14, 2026 4:51 PM

Sensex falls over 560 points, Nifty slips to 24,052; US-Iran conflict weigh on Dalal Street

The Indian equity markets extended losses in Tuesday's trading session, with the Sensex falling over 560 points and Nifty settling at around 24,000 level. Investor sentiment weakened after escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, sparked by intensified US-Iran attacks, pushed crude oil prices to a one-month high and led to widespread selling across sectors. Sensex closed lower at 77,054.94, down 561.46 points or 0.72 per cent, likewise, Nifty ended in the red at 24,052.05, down 158.95 points or...

July 14, 2026 10:39 AM

Sensex, Nifty decline as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices pressure markets

Indian equity markets opened lower on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices triggered selling pressure among investors. The BSE Sensex declined 524.12 points, or 0.68 per cent, to trade at 77,092.28, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 fell 145.20 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 24,065.80. In the commodities market, crude oil prices moved higher amid global concerns. Brent crude gained 1.88 per cent, or USD 1.56, to USD 84.86 per barrel, while crude oil futures ro...

July 13, 2026 10:25 AM

Indian markets open lower as US-Iran tensions rattle global sentiment

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday, tracking weakness across global markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, which pushed crude oil prices higher and dampened investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 670.12 points, or 0.86 per cent, to 76,899.27, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 192.15 points, or 0.79 per cent, to 24,014.75 in early trade. Market experts attributed the decline to renewed uncertainty in the Middle East following the collap...

July 9, 2026 10:25 AM

Sensex jumps over 300 points, Nifty nears 24,000 as Indian markets rebound despite spike in crude oil prices

The Indian equity markets kicked off on a positive note on Thursday with both benchmark indices starting the session with a gap-up opening. Sensex opened higher at 76,576.14 as against the previous close of 76,503.60, while Nifty opened at 23,928.95 as against the previous close of 23,882.05, recovering from yesterday's market crash. Sensex surged over 300 points while Nifty inched near the psychological 24,000 mark in the early morning trade. At the time of writing this article, Sensex was tr...

July 3, 2026 10:21 AM

Sensex, Nifty open nearly 1 per cent higher; IT, metal stocks drive rally

Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday amid mixed global cues, with benchmark indices rising nearly 1 per cent each as buying was led by IT, metal, pharma and chemical stocks. Sensex began session at 78,152.34, up 650 points or 0.84 per cent, while Nifty opened around 200 points or 0.83 per cent higher at 24,375.65. Sector-wise, Nifty IT surged nearly 2 per cent, while Nifty Metal gained 1.66 per cent. Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom, Chemicals and Pharma indices advanced over 1 per cen...

June 12, 2026 10:24 AM

Sensex, Nifty gain over 1 per cent on lower crude prices and global optimism

Indian equity markets rose in morning session on Friday, following positive global market cues amid a fall in oil prices and reports that US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to strike Iran, citing progress in talks. Sensex surged as much as 1.35 per cent or 1,000 points to touch an intraday high of 74,834 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty rose 1.26 per cent or about 300 points to 23,455. Sectorally, all indices traded in green. Nifty Realty emerged as the top performer, rising 2.51 pe...

June 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Nifty, Sensex end higher on fag-end buying; PSU banks and financial stocks lead rally

Indian equity markets ended higher on Tuesday, supported by late buying in select sectors such as PSU banks, financial services, and automobiles, while improving global risk sentiment also aided investor confidence. The benchmark indices closed in the green, with the Nifty rising 119.10 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 23,242.10. The Sensex also gained momentum towards the fag end of the session and ended 394.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, higher at 73,918.76. The easing geopolitical tens...

June 5, 2026 5:54 PM

Markets end lower after MPC keeps repo rate unchanged

Indian equity markets ended lower on Friday as investors reacted to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision and continued to assess global economic uncertainties. The benchmark indices closed lower, with the Nifty declining 49.85 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 23,366.70. The Sensex also slipped 116.67 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 74,243.34. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 23,450–23,550 region continues to serve as a key immediate resistance ...