Indian stock market

February 19, 2026 4:22 PM

Markets take a breather; Sensex slips 1,236 pts, Nifty down 365 amid global tensions

Indian benchmark indices witnessed heavy selling pressure on Thursday, recording their sharpest decline in more than two weeks as rising geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices hurt investor sentiment. The Sensex closed at 82,498.14, down 1,236.11 points or 1.48 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,454.35, falling 365 points or 1.41 per cent. The benchmarks posted their worst single-day fall since February 1 this year. Technically, price action slipped below the short-term support band ...

January 1, 2026 9:53 AM

Indian stock market rings in New Year with gains, Nifty near 26,200

The Indian stock markets welcomed 2026 with a positive opening on Thursday as overall sentiment remained cautiously constructive, supported by improving domestic technical indicators, despite mixed global cues and the absence of major domestic triggers. The Nifty opened 0.17 per cent higher at 26,173.30, while the Sensex rose 0.04 per cent to open at 85,255.55. Among sectors, the FMCG index was down 1 per cent, while the telecom index gained 1 per cent in early trade. On the NSE, 10 out of 15 ...

December 24, 2025 4:35 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower ahead of Christmas

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended slightly lower on Wednesday as selling pressure in oil and gas, pharmaceutical and IT stocks weighed on the indices. Trading activity also remained dull as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Christmas holiday on Thursday. The Sensex closed at 85,408.70, slipping 116.14 points or 0.14 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty ended at 26,142.10, down 35.05 points or 0.13 per cent from the previous close. “The index gravitated toward the 26,100�...

December 15, 2025 4:21 PM

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as weak global cues weigh on markets

Indian stock markets recovered from early losses on Monday but finally ended slightly lower as weak cues from global markets kept investor sentiment cautious. At the close of trade, the Sensex ended at 85,213.36, down 54.30 points or 0.06 per cent. The Nifty also finished in the red, settling at 26,027.30, a loss of 19.65 points or 0.08 per cent. Selling pressure was seen in several heavyweights on the Sensex. Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, HDFC Bank, B...

December 15, 2025 10:15 AM

Indian stock markets open lower amid weak global cues

Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Monday as a subdued global market mood affected investor sentiment. During early trade, the Sensex slipped nearly 280 points in early trade to hover around 84,989, marking a fall of about 0.33 per cent. The Nifty also started the day lower, trading near 25,966, down 81 points or 0.31 per cent. Commenting on the technical outlook, experts said that the support is placed around 25,850–25,900. "On the upside, resistance is seen at 26,150–26,200, ...

December 12, 2025 4:50 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains as metal stocks rally

Indian stock markets gained for the second straight session on Friday, supported by a strong global rally and heavy buying in metal stocks. Sentiment also improved after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss strengthening economic ties, as both countries continue working toward a trade agreement. At the closing bell, the Sensex had risen 449.53 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 85,267.66. The Nifty also moved higher, adding 148.40 points, or 0.57 ...

December 11, 2025 4:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty rebound after Fed Rate cut, end 3-day losing streak

Indian stock markets bounced back on Thursday, ending a three-day losing streak, after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point interest rate cut. The move boosted investor sentiment and lifted key indices across the board. At the closing bell, the Sensex closed 426.86 points higher at 84,818.13, gaining 0.51 per cent. The Nifty also moved up 140.55 points, or 0.55 per cent, to finish at 25,898.55. “For upside continuation, a decisive close above 25,950–26,000 remains essential; ...

December 11, 2025 10:01 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat Amid US Fed rate cut

The domestic stock markets opened on a flat note on Thursday, even as global cues turned supportive following the US Federal Reserve's rate cut and its dovish policy tone. Despite the muted start, experts believe Indian equities remain well positioned for a year-end upswing. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,791.50, gaining 33.50 points (0.13 per cent), while the BSE Sensex started the session at 84,488.22, up 96.95 points (0.11 per cent). Market expert Ajay Bagga, speaking to ANI, said Indian ...

December 10, 2025 10:13 AM

Sensex, Nifty open in green zone amid mixed global cues

Indian benchmark indices opened in green zone on Wednesday after two days of consecutive losses, amid mixed global cues and investor optimism of a US Fed rate cut. As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 231 points, or 0.27 per cent at 84,898 and Nifty added 66 points, or 0.26 per cent to 25,906. The broadcap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.47 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 adding 0.50 per cent. All the sectoral indices on NSE were trading in the gree...

December 9, 2025 5:32 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid profit booking

Indian stock markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors trimmed positions amid weak global cues, sustained foreign fund outflows, and pressure in mid- and small-cap stocks. At the closing bell, the Sensex closed at 84,666.28, falling 436.41 points or 0.51 per cent. The Nifty also slipped and settled at 25,839.65, down 120.90 points or 0.47 per cent. Several heavyweight stocks dragged the market, with Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, Sun Pharma, TCS, ICICI Ba...