Indian stock markets

March 28, 2025 5:17 PM

Sensex, Nifty end FY25 with over 5 pc gain amid volatile trade

Indian stock markets ended the last trading session of the current financial year (FY25) on a lower side amid a volatile day. With this, the Sensex and Nifty gained over 5 per cent each in FY25. Sensex dropped 191.51 points, or 0.25 per cent, to close at 77,414.92, while the Nifty slipped 72.60 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 23,519.35. Despite the weak intra-day session, both benchmark indices recorded gains for the full financial year. The Sensex gained more than 5.11 per cent while N...

February 25, 2025 11:00 PM

Indian markets to stabilise by Q4 2025 end, FPI flows expected to turn positive: report

The Indian stock markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term but are expected to stabilise towards the end of Q4 of the calendar year 2025, as domestic consumption is on the cusp of revival and normal monsoons could provide a significant boost, a report said on Tuesday. The impact of various government initiatives and favourable monsoons is expected to start reflecting in improved consumer demand by Q2 2026, according to the 'India Strategy Report' by PL Capital-Prabhudas Lilladher. ...

February 1, 2025 6:03 PM

Nifty, Sensex close flat on budget day amid volatile session; FMCG, realty stocks rally

Indian stock markets ended flat on Budget day after a highly volatile trading session, with FMCG and Realty stocks emerging as notable gainers. The session saw sharp movements during the Union Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,482.15, down by 26.25 points (-0.11 per cent), while the BSE Sensex settled at 77,505.96, gaining a marginal 5.39 points (+0.01 per cent). Market experts attributed the volatility to a Budget focused on consumption-led ...

January 24, 2025 10:41 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid selling pressure; key global developments in focus

Indian stock markets opened on a subdued note on Friday, facing selling pressure as both benchmark indices started the day in the red. The Nifty 50 index began trading at 23,183.90, down by 21.45 points or 0.09 per cent. Similarly, the BSE Sensex opened lower by 65.03 points, settling at 76,455.35, reflecting a decline of 0.08 per cent. Market experts highlighted that Indian equities have been underperforming in 2025 so far, with the upcoming Union Budget and a potential RBI rate cut likely to...

January 13, 2025 11:05 AM

Nifty, Sensex slide nearly 0.9% in early trade; experts predict easing pessimism after January 15

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex extending their downward trajectory amid a bearish global outlook. The Nifty 50 index dropped over 1% or 236.10 points to start at 23,195.40, while the BSE Sensex fell by 749.01 points or 0.97%, opening at 76,629.90. This sharp decline reflects persistent pressure on global equities, fueled by a strengthening US Dollar, rising global bond yields, and uncertainty surrounding potential policy changes under Trump 2....

September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty surge as global markets rebound

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note Thursday, riding the wave of a global market rally triggered by easing inflation in the United States. The benchmark Nifty 50 index surged 0.57% or 141.20 points to 25,059.65, while the BSE Sensex climbed 0.5% or 407 points to 81,930.18 at the opening bell. This upbeat start comes in response to the latest US inflation data, which showed a moderation in August. The cooling inflation has fueled expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts at...

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

Nifty, Sensex upward trend continues, markets open with positive cues amid domestic inflows

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note in the final trading session of August, driven by a global rally in stocks following strong GDP numbers from the U.S. economy. The Nifty 50 gained 0.39% to open at 25,249.70, while the BSE Sensex rose 0.61% to 82,637.03 points. "Indian markets are expected to record a two decades high successive positive days run rate today. GDP is expected to come a little soft this evening. A lower than expected GDP number could lead to markets seeking a rate ...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid decline in global indices

Indian stock markets opened with mixed signals on Thursday, reflecting the broader decline in global indices. The benchmark Nifty 50 index began trading down 17 points, or 0.07%, at 25,035.30, while the Sensex showed a marginal increase of 35 points, or 0.05%, opening at 81,822.56. The flat opening comes in the wake of pressure on global markets following Nvidia's quarterly results announcement. Despite strong financial performance, the tech giant's management guidance disappointed some investo...

September 16, 2024 4:34 PM

Sensex falls around 1,600 points & Nifty plunges 500 points as global markets sink

Indian markets experienced one of the worst falls on Monday with both the indices Nifty, and Sensex registering high losses during the opening trade. Indian stock markets followed the global bloodbath. The Nifty 50 index declined 414.85 points or 1.68 per cent to open at 24,302.85 points while the BSE Sensex slumped 2393.76 points or 2.96 per cent to open at 78,588.19 points. In the broad market indices, all indices including Nifty Next 50, Nifty 100, Nifty Midcap, and Nifty Small cap declined...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

Indian stock markets have given higher returns than gold and FDs in FY24

Indian stock markets have generated an impressive performance during the FY 2023-24. The Nifty 50 index delivered a substantial return of 29 percent in FY 24. According to the data shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the growth of the Indian markets has marked the eighth consecutive year of positive returns. Notably, the last instance of negative returns in the Indian market dates back to 2015, highlighting the consistent upward trajectory of Indian equities. While the FDs (Fixed Depo...