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

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...

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid IT selloff and H-1B visa concerns

September 22, 2025 4:27 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid IT selloff and H-1B visa concerns

Indian benchmark indices ended in negative territory on Monday after a volatile trading session, with IT stocks leading the declines amid concerns over the US administration’s announcement of a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas. The Sensex closed at 82,159.97, down 466.26 points or 0.56 per cent, while the Nifty ended the day at 25,202.35, down 124.70 points or 0.49 per cent. Both indices opened in the red, reflecting cautious sentiment following global cues and uncertainty over the visa fee. ...