Indian stock markets

April 16, 2026 10:24 AM

Nifty up 500 pts, Sensex gains 0.7% on easing tension in West Asia

The Indian stock markets opened firmly higher on Thursday, mirroring strong gains across Asia-Pacific bourses as hopes of a US-Iran deal eased war-risk premiums and lifted global market sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened with modest gains of around 500 points rising 0.6 per cent to 24,385.30 points in early trade on Thursday, while the BSE Sensex jumped 0.7% or 548.48 points to 78,647.26points. All major sectoral indices traded in the green except the Nifty Pharma index that was marginally d...

April 1, 2026 4:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty start FY27 on positive note, snap 2-day losing streak

Indian stock markets ended Wednesday’s session on a strong note, although they gave up a large part of their early gains as optimism around easing tensions between the US and Iran faded later in the day. The benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex both closed higher, snapping their two-day losing streak. The Nifty settled at 22,679.40, up 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the Sensex rose 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to end at 73,134.34. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said th...

March 20, 2026 4:13 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as IT stocks gain

The Indian stock markets ended in the green on Friday but gave up part of their gains in the final hour as rising tensions between Iran and Israel pushed oil prices higher and dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex settled off their day’s highs after reports of fresh strikes between Iran and Israel triggered concerns over global energy supplies. The Nifty closed 112.35 points, or 0.49 per cent, higher at 23,114.50, while the Sensex gained 325.72 points, or 0.44 p...

December 31, 2025 4:22 PM

Markets end 2025 higher as Sensex jumps 545 points, Nifty up 0.74%

Indian stock indices jumped sharply on Wednesday, the last trading day of 2025, supported largely by value buying amid thin year-end trade volumes. The Sensex rose 0.64 per cent, or 545 points, to close at 85,220, while the Nifty gained 191 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 26,130. The domestic stock market opened with marginal gains on Wednesday, reflecting a balanced but subdued investor mood amid thin year-end volumes and limited global cues. According to analysts, market participants...

December 19, 2025 9:47 AM

Indian Stock Markets Open Higher Amid Positive Global Cues

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, taking cues from supportive global markets, even as benchmark indices remained on track to close the week in the red for the third consecutive session. In early trade, the Sensex was trading at 84,866.06, up 384.25 points or 0.45 per cent at around 9:20 AM. The Nifty index also rose, quoting 25,926.90, up 104 points or 0.4 per cent. The index continues to trade within the 25,700–25,900 range, reflecting trader indecision. Buying inter...

December 4, 2025 10:27 AM

Stock markets open flat amid external pressure, RBI policy outcome to provide further direction

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Thursday as bulls and bears attempted to pull the markets towards their sides amid external pressure, even as domestic indicators offered support. The Nifty 50 index opened almost unchanged at 25,981.85, slipping -4.15 points (-0.02 per cent), while the BSE Sensex also began flat at 84,987.56, registering a marginal dip of -119.25 points (-0.14 per cent). Market experts said that Indian equities are currently moving through a corrective phase, with...

November 27, 2025 12:02 PM

Sensex smashes 86,000 for 1st time, Nifty hits new record

Indian stock markets continued their strong momentum on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty hitting new record highs. Investors remained optimistic as hopes of interest rate cuts in the US and India grew stronger, while steady buying by foreign investors further boosted sentiment across sectors. The Nifty climbed to a fresh all-time high of 26,306.95, surpassing its previous record of 26,277.35 touched on September 27, 2024. The Sensex also crossed a major milestone, moving past the 86...

November 27, 2025 9:53 AM

Nifty hits fresh record high as markets gain momentum

Indian stock markets picked up pace after a slow start on Thursday, with the Nifty index touching a fresh record high. The Nifty climbed to a new all-time high of 26,295.55, breaking its earlier record of 26,277 set on September 27, 2024. It took the index 287 sessions to reach this new peak. The Nifty extended its recent gains, reinforcing the prevailing bullish undertone after a phase of consolidation. "The index now finds strong immediate support in the 26,050–26,100 region, which has co...

September 17, 2025 9:50 AM

Nifty, Sensex open in green ahead of Fed meet; positive sentiment after Modi-Trump call

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and optimism around a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut. Investors also took comfort from the first phone call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi since June, which signaled improving relations. The Nifty 50 index started the day at 25,276.60, gaining 37.50 points or 0.15 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,498.97, up 118.28 points or 0.14 per cen...

August 28, 2025 11:34 AM

Sensex, Nifty fall as U.S. tariffs weigh on investor sentiment

India’s benchmark indices opened in the red on Thursday, a day after the U.S. imposed 50 percent tariffs on Indian imports, weighing on market sentiment. At 9:50 am, the Nifty was down 0.63 percent at 24,557.10, while the Sensex slipped 0.65 percent to 80,253.93. Market experts said the tariffs have temporarily clouded sentiment, though upcoming domestic reforms and policy measures could provide support in the near term. “Today, being both the monthly expiry and the day after tariff imple...