Sensex, Nifty slip after mild start on geopolitical tensions

April 6, 2026 9:56 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip after mild start on geopolitical tensions

Domestic equity markets witnessed volatility on Monday, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 slipping in early trade after a mildly positive opening, amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The 30-share Sensex declined 150 points, or 0.21 per cent, to trade at 73,168, while Nifty fell 42 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 22,670. The early gains were short-lived as selling pressure emerged across key stocks. Shares of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Kotak Mahindra B...

Nifty, Sensex dip in early trade

September 16, 2024 6:17 PM

Nifty, Sensex dip in early trade

Indian benchmark indices started Friday's trading session on a muted note, influenced by global cues. The Nifty 50 index declined by 29 points to 22,374.20 in the early trade while the BSE Sensex lost 149 points to 73,548 at the time of filing this report. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, said "Selling by FIIs moderated on Thursday. As and when FIIs liquidate their huge short positions in the derivatives markets, the Indian indices will witness an upsurge". Mahindra & Mahindra surged...