Indian equity markets

April 8, 2026 4:24 PM

Ceasefire cheer lifts stock markets; Sensex, Nifty close with surge of nearly 4% in broad-based rally

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices surging nearly four per cent, driven by positive sentiment following the ceasefire announcement in the West Asia conflict. The Nifty 50 index jumped to 23,997.35, gaining 873.70 points or 3.78 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged to 77,562.90, rising by 2,946.32 points or 3.95 per cent at the close. Market experts attributed the rally to easing geopolitical concerns and improved investor sentiment. Vinod ...

April 6, 2026 4:38 PM

Nifty, Sensex rebound and closed with gains amid strong buying in banks, realty and midcaps

Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile trading session on Monday, opening in the red but recovering sharply by the close, supported by value buying and a rebound in oversold sectors. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,968.25 with a gain of 255.15 points or 1.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex closed at 74,106.85, up by 787.30 points or 1.07 per cent. Despite early weakness, both indices managed to close with gains as buying interest picked up during the session. Market experts attributed the r...

March 19, 2026 10:59 AM

Indian stock markets fall due to rising tensions in the Middle East

Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, tracking weak global cues as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a surge in crude oil prices. Sensex plunged 1,953 points or 2.55 per cent to 74,750, while Nifty also witnessed heavy selling pressure, declining 580 points or about 2.4 per cent, before recovering a bit in early trade. Among stocks, HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), TMPV, Axis Bank, HDFC Life and IndiGo plunged up to 4 per cent in ...