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April 22, 2026 10:21 AM

Sensex, Nifty open on weak note despite US-Iran ceasefire extension

Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and continued uncertainty around the US-Iran situation, despite an extension of the ceasefire by US president Donald Trump. The BSE Sensex fell nearly 500 points in early trade to hover around 78,770, while the Nifty 50 declined over 120 points to trade near 24,450. Selling pressure was visible across key sectors including IT, banking, pharma and healthcare, with stocks such as HCL Technologies, ICICI Bank, Axi...

March 5, 2026 10:46 AM

Indian stock markets gain in early trade over positive Asian cues

The Indian equity markets gained moderately in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian peers despite rising tensions in the Middle East. As of 9:30 am, Sensex gained 246 points, or 0.31 per cent, to reach 79,362 and Nifty added 84 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 24,565. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 added 1.02 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 1.11 per cent. All sectoral indices traded in green except FMCG and IT, ...

February 11, 2026 10:02 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher amid sustained foreign inflows

The Indian equity markets opened with modest gains on Wednesday, supported by continued foreign inflows and strong domestic earnings momentum. As of 9:23 am, the Sensex was up 122 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 84,396, while the Nifty gained 50 points, or 0.19 per cent, to trade at 25,985. The broader markets moved in line with the benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.13 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged higher by 0.18 per cent. All sectoral indices were trading in the green....

February 9, 2026 1:36 PM

Sensex, Nifty open strong as investors confidence boost on India-US trade deal clarity

The Indian equity markets opened the week with gains on Monday post the India-US interim trade framework and improvements in domestic fundamentals and easing of geopolitical uncertainties. As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 370 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 83,950, and Nifty gained 117 points, or 0.46 per cent to settle at 25,811. Main broad-cap indices posted strong gains, as the Nifty Midcap 100 added 0.66 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged up 0.85 per cent. All sectoral indices trade...

January 6, 2026 4:30 PM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in oil and gas stocks. Amid impressive corporate updates that had lifted expectations of stronger quarterly earnings, concerns of potential additional tariffs by US weighed on the domestic markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 246 points, or 0.29 per cent to 85,193 and Nifty eased 70 points, or 0.27 per cent to 26,180. Main broad-cap indices performed almost in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100...

December 23, 2025 10:27 AM

Indian stock market opens lower; IT stocks lead losses

Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the red on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in IT stocks following a revival in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks in the US. As of 9:30 am, the BSE Sensex was down 159 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 85,407, while the NSE Nifty slipped 32 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 26,139. Broader markets showed mixed trends. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged up 0.07 per cent. Among Nifty stocks, ONGC, Tata Steel an...

November 21, 2025 10:55 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global tech sell-off and fading fed cut hopes

Indian benchmark indices opened in mild red zone on Friday, amid negative global cues and fading investor hopes of a US Fed rate cut in December. As of 9.25 am, Sensex declined 80 points, or 0.09 per cent at 85,551 and Nifty dipped 15 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,860. The broadcap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.30 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dipped 0.34 per cent. TCS, Asian Paints and NTPC were among the major gainers in the Nifty Pac...

November 19, 2025 10:15 AM

Indian stocks open flat amid global tech selloff

Volatility gripped the Indian stock markets on Wednesday as both benchmark indices opened flat, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid weak global cues. The Nifty 50 index opened in the green at 25,918.10, rising 8.05 points (0.03 per cent), while the BSE Sensex began the session in the red at 84,643.78, down 29.24 points or 0.03 per cent. In broader market indices on the NSE, Nifty 100 gained 0.04 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.02 per cent, and Nifty Smallcap 100 was up 0.02 per cent....

November 18, 2025 9:51 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat; experts say volatility to continue as markets inching towards all time high

Domestic equity benchmarks opened with marginal gains on Tuesday, continuing their upward trajectory as positive sentiment kept markets near all-time high levels. The Nifty 50 index began the session at 26,021.80, marking a rise of 8.35 points or 0.03 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 85,042.37, up 91.42 points or 0.11 per cent. The indices are attempting to inch closer to their record levels, with Nifty's all-time high of 26,277.37 and Sensex's peak of 85,978.25, both achieved in Septe...

November 17, 2025 9:40 AM

Indian markets open in green, move toward all-time highs on positive sentiment

Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday, inching closer to their record levels last seen in September 2024. Strong domestic sentiment and supportive global cues lifted early trade. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,948.20, up 38.15 points or 0.15 per cent. The BSE Sensex also began in the green at 84,724.14, gaining 161.36 points or 0.19 per cent. Banking and market expert Ajay Bagga told ANI that markets are “finally at the cusp of all-time highs” after several failed attempts in recent week...