Indian equity markets

June 5, 2026 10:35 AM

Indian markets trade higher ahead of RBI policy decision

Indian equity markets traded higher in the morning session on Friday ahead of a key central bank policy decision as investors awaited cues on how the central bank plans to address inflation and currency pressures amid elevated energy prices driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Sensex jumped as much as 0.48 per cent or 357 points to 74,717.57, hitting an intraday high in early trade. Similarly, Nifty was trading 0.42 per cent or 100 points higher at 23,516. Sector-wise, among the major...

May 21, 2026 9:55 AM

Indian equity markets trade higher in early deals amid positive global cues

Indian equity markets traded higher on Thursday in early deals amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia after Iran said it was reviewing latest proposal to end the conflict. In the morning trade, Sensex jumped as much as 0.83 per cent or 627 points to hit an intraday high of 75,945, while Nifty traded 0.84 per cent or 200 points higher at 23,859. On the sectoral front, realty stocks led the gains, with the Nifty Realty index rising 1.5 per cent. Nifty Cement advanced 1 per cent, while chemic...

May 15, 2026 10:05 AM

Indian markets trade flat amid mixed global cues, oil prices rise

Indian equity markets traded flat in early trade on Friday amid mixed global cues from Asian and US markets. Nifty was trading at 23,663, down 0.11 per cent or 26.25 points from the previous close, while Sensex was at 75,251, lower by 0.2 per cent or 147 points in the morning session. On the sectoral front, indices such as Nifty Metal, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Oil & Gas were among the top losers, declining up to 1 per cent. Meanwhile, Hindalco Industries, Trent, Bharat Electronics Ltd (...

May 14, 2026 4:24 PM

BSE Sensex, NIFTY 50 Jump 1% on Hopes of Policy Support

Indian equity markets ended in the green for a second consecutive session on Thursday, with benchmark indices surging over 1 per cent each amid buying in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, metal and banking stocks and expectations of policy measures to address currency volatility. Sensex closed at 75,398.72, rising 789.74 points or 1.06 per cent, while Nifty settled 277 points or 1.18 per cent higher at 23,689.60. During intraday trade, the benchmarks jumped as much as 1.43 per cent or 1,073 points t...

May 6, 2026 10:15 AM

Sensex, Nifty jump about 1 per cent in early deals over easing West Asia tensions

Indian equity markets traded higher on Wednesday in early deals, with benchmarks jumping almost 1 per cent each on global cues, amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Sensex rose 0.85 per cent or 657 points to hit an intraday high of 77,675 in morning trade, while Nifty was trading at 24,250, up 0.90 per cent or 217 points from the previous close. Among sectoral indices, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Auto, Nifty Metal, and Nifty IT advanced up to nearly 2 per cent, ...

April 23, 2026 10:40 AM

Sensex, Nifty post notable losses amid weak global cues, sustained FII selling

The Indian equity markets posted sharp losses early on Thursday tracking cautious global cues and sustained foreign institutional selling, after the recent rally. As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 671 points, or 0.85 per cent, to reach 77,845 and Nifty dipped 179 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 24,198. Main broad-cap indices showed divergence with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 dipped 0.34 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.16 per cent. All sectoral indices traded in red ...

April 22, 2026 5:18 PM

Indian markets end lower as investors stay cautious amid global developments

Indian equity markets closed lower on Wednesday, dragged down by heavy selling in IT stocks and rising crude oil prices amid ongoing global uncertainty linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The benchmark Nifty 50 index closed at 24,378.10, declining by -198.50 points or (-0.81 per cent), while the BSE Sensex ended at 78,516.49, down by -756.84 points or (-0.95 per cent). Market sentiment remained under pressure due to a combination of global and domestic factors, including ele...

April 15, 2026 4:11 PM

Sensex jumps 1,264 points, Nifty surges 1.6 per cent as easing US-Iran tensions lift markets

Indian equity markets rallied on optimism over easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end, boosting investor sentiment and risk appetite. The benchmark indices ended the session on a strong note, with the Nifty rising 1.63 per cent, or 388.65 points, to close at 24,231.30. The Sensex also gained 1.64 per cent, or 1,264 points, to settle at 78,111.24. The rally was broad-based, with several heavyweight stocks leadi...

April 9, 2026 4:28 PM

Sensex, Nifty close in red on Thursday as Middle East uncertainty returns, crude near USD 100

The equity markets witnessed renewed selling pressure on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing in the red amid rising uncertainty in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,775.10, declining by 222.25 points or 0.93 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 76,631.65, falling by 931.25 points or 1.20 per cent. Market experts attributed the decline to fading optimism around the ceasefire and renewed geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. Sectorally,...

April 9, 2026 9:51 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade lower amid fresh geopolitical tensions

The Indian equity markets opened on a cautious note on Thursday after witnessing a sharp rally in the previous session. Benchmark indices declined amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions, as reports suggested that Israel had attacked Lebanon’s Hezbollah, raising fears of a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex traded 560 points or 0.72 per cent lower at 77,003, hitting an intra-day low in early trade, while Nifty fell as much as 182 points or 0.75 per cent ...