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July 31, 2026 10:29 AM

Markets open positive amid global optimism, sustained FII inflows

Indian equity benchmark indices opened on a positive note on Friday, supported by gains in financials, pharma and auto stocks amid positive global cues and continued FII buying in the domestic market. Sensex opened at 77,998.66, up 70.51 points or 0.09 per cent, while Nifty rose 44.30 points or 0.18 per cent to 24,361.45. Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank emerged as top gainer and increased almost 1 per cent, followed by Nifty Pharma, Nifty Auto, Nifty Healthcare, Ni...

July 30, 2026 4:29 PM

Sensex climbs 274 points, Nifty ends above 24,300 as auto stocks lend support

Indian equity benchmarks closed with modest gains on Thursday after a subdued trading session, as investors remained watchful of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia. The Sensex advanced 273.55 points, or 0.35 per cent, to settle at 77,928.15, while the Nifty gained 66.95 points, or 0.28 per cent, to end the day at 24,317.15. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,300–24,400 zone continues to remain the immediate and crucial resistance area. “A sustain...

July 23, 2026 4:17 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losing streak to 4th session as US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher

Indian equity benchmark indices extended their losing streak for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday as rising crude oil prices, triggered by fresh escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 364 points, or 0.47 per cent, to close at 76,391.39, while the Nifty fell 127 points, or 0.53 per cent, to settle at 23,869.60. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,000 mark, which previously acted as a key s...

July 17, 2026 4:16 PM

Sensex jumps 965 points, Nifty tops 24,300 on buying in banks, IT stocks

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in private banking, information technology and auto stocks. The Sensex rallied 964.58 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 78,151.45. The Nifty also ended firmly in the green, rising 261.55 points, or 1.09 per cent, to settle at 24,334.30. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,400 level remains the immediate resistance and coincides with the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), m...

July 6, 2026 4:37 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak to 4th day; realty, auto stocks lead rally

Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive session on Monday, supported by strong buying in realty, auto, oil and gas stocks. The Nifty closed 159.50 points, or 0.66 per cent, higher at 24,430.35, while the Sensex advanced 521.16 points, or 0.67 per cent, to settle at 78,285.07. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,500–24,600 zone will remain a crucial region to watch in the upcoming sessions, as a decisive move above this band c...

June 12, 2026 5:38 PM

Sensex jumps nearly 1,700 points on hopes of US-Iran peace deal

Indian equity benchmarks rallied sharply on Friday, with the Sensex soaring nearly 1,700 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 23,600 mark, as investor sentiment improved on hopes of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The Sensex closed at 75,527.95, gaining 1,695.40 points, or 2.30 per cent, from its previous close of 73,832.55. The 30-share index opened at 74,709.27 and touched an intra-day high of 75,608.02 before settling near the day's peak. The Nifty also ended ...

June 3, 2026 4:52 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag markets

Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower on Wednesday, although they recovered a significant portion of intra-day losses supported by gains in PSU bank and financial stocks. Markets witnessed sharp volatility during the session, with heavy selling pressure in information technology stocks weighing on investor sentiment. However, buying in PSU banks, private banks, and healthcare stocks helped the indices trim losses from the day’s low. The Nifty closed 77.95 points or 0.33 per cent lower...

May 29, 2026 4:32 PM

Markets reverse early gains, end deep in red amid global uncertainty

Indian equity benchmark indices ended sharply lower on Friday after a volatile trading session, as uncertainty surrounding a possible US-Iran understanding triggered heavy selling in the final hour of trade. The Sensex closed at 74,775.74, down 1,092.06 points or 1.44 per cent down, while the Nifty settled at 23,547.75, declining 359.40 points or 1.50 per cent. The Nifty witnessed sharp swings during the session, touching an intra-day high of 24,002.80 before falling to a low of 23,484.75. Si...

May 26, 2026 10:02 AM

Indian markets opens flat as fresh US-Iran clashes weigh on sentiment

Indian equity benchmark indices opened flat but in the negative territory on Tuesday morning, as fresh geopolitical escalations in the Middle East revived energy inflation concerns. The BSE Sensex dropped by 144.09 points, or 0.19 per cent, to stand at 76,344.87 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 27.60 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade at 24,004.10 points. Broad-based sectoral losses emerged across major indices, with the Nifty Oil & Gas index declining by 0.31 per cent, Nifty Consumer...

May 25, 2026 5:08 PM

Sensex 1,073 points on US-Iran deal hopes; rupee strengthens

Indian equity benchmarks rallied sharply on Monday, tracking gains in global markets amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing constructively. The Sensex surged 1,073.61 points, or 1.42 per cent, to close at 76,488.96, while the Nifty jumped 312.4 points, or 1.32 per cent, to settle at 24,031.7, reclaiming the crucial 24,000 mark. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that 24,100 now acts as the immedia...