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August 21, 2026 4:36 PM

Sensex ends flat, Nifty gains marginally as oil surge, US-Iran tensions weigh

Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark indices largely flat as global equities retreated following a rebound in bond yields, while rising crude oil prices amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran kept investors cautious. The Sensex gained just 3.11 points to settle at 77,540.83, while the Nifty edged up 20.15 points, or 0.08 per cent, to close at 24,252.00. Commenting on Nifty’s technical outlook, experts said that the 24,000–24,200 zone remains th...

August 21, 2026 10:50 AM

Markets open higher for second straight session

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher for a second straight session on Friday, extending their recovery from recent losses with gains led by realty, metal and pharmaceutical stocks amid elevated crude oil prices. Sensex started the session jumping 163.35 points (0.21 per cent) to 77,701.07, while Nifty opened 52.20 points (0.22 per cent) higher at 24,284.05. Sectorally, Nifty Realty was the top gainer in early trade and rose 0.7 per cent, followed by Nifty Metal at 0.48 per cent and Nifty Pha...

August 18, 2026 5:21 PM

Sensex falls 493 points, Nifty declines for sixth straight day as crude oil rises to USD 91/barrel

Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 492.70 points, or 0.63 per cent, to settle at 77,235.46, registering its third day of decline. During the fag-end of trade, it tanked 493.8 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,234.36. The 50-share NSE Nifty declin...

June 13, 2025 4:35 PM

Sensex falls over 570 points as Israel-Iran tensions rise

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, along with a sudden jump in crude oil prices, spooked investor sentiment across global markets. Tracking weakness in Asian peers, the benchmark Sensex slipped as much as 1,339 points in early trade, hitting an intra-day low of 80,354.59. However, it managed to recover partially and closed at 81,118.60, down 573.6 points or 0.7 per cent. The Nifty index also dropped sharply and ended the day a...

October 27, 2024 10:14 AM

Silver set to outshine gold with target of Rs 1.25 lakh by 2025: MOFSL report

The financial landscape for precious metals appears set for an exciting shift, with silver poised to potentially outperform gold in the coming year, according to the latest report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL). The firm predicts that silver prices could climb to Rs 1,25,000 per kilogram on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and reach USD 40 per ounce on the COMEX over the next 12 to 15 months. This forecast comes as silver has already demonstrated remarkable growth in 2024, a...

August 7, 2024 2:48 PM

Global stocks rebound continues, yen slumps after BOJ talks down rate hikes

European and Asian share markets rose on Wednesday, led by another bounce in the Nikkei, as the Bank of Japan unexpectedly turned cautious on rate hikes amidst market volatility, inducing a sharp fall in the yen. Europe's broad Stoxx 600 index rose 0.8% in early trading, and Nasdaq futures were up 0.9%, having edged lower earlier in the day on a 12% dive in AI darling Super Micro Computer after it missed earnings estimates. The Nikkei's 1.2% rise followed Tuesday's 10% rally, suggesting invest...

June 27, 2024 10:27 AM

Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert

Asian shares fell and bond yields spiked on nervousness about inflation on Thursday, while the yen's slide past 160-per-dollar had currency traders bracing for Japan to step in and steady it. The dollar made six-week highs on sterling and the kiwi and at 160.7 yen traded just shy of Thursday's 38-year peak. The jittery mood had frothy sectors of financial markets especially vulnerable and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.5%. Shares in bellwether chipmaker Micron Technology slid 8% in U.S. after-hours ...

June 16, 2024 11:27 AM

Foreign investors return to Indian markets with investment of Rs 2743 crore

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) re-entered the Indian equity markets with a notable net investment of Rs 2,743 crore on Friday, signaling a positive turn. However, despite this recent inflow, overall FPI investments remain in the negative territory. According to the latest data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), net investments for June are still in the red, standing at Rs 3,064 crore. This negative trend follows a period of significant sell-off by foreign investors, whi...

June 13, 2024 11:10 AM

Indian stock market hits fresh record highs

The Indian stock market surged to new record highs on Thursday, boosted by easing retail inflation in both India and the US, and expectations that the US Federal Reserve might cut interest rates soon. The Sensex gained 379.66 points, or 0.50%, to trade at 76,986.23, while the Nifty rose 118.00 points, or 0.51%, to 23,441.00. Market sentiment was positive, with 2,123 shares advancing, 346 shares declining, and 107 shares remaining unchanged. India's annual retail inflation eased to a 12-month l...

June 7, 2024 4:39 PM

Sensex, Nifty end at record highs, erasing election-day losses

Indian stock markets surged for the third consecutive session on Friday, ending at record levels and erasing losses suffered on election day when the BJP lost its majority in the lower house of Parliament, securing far fewer seats than exit polls had predicted. The Nifty ended 2.05% higher at 23,290.15, while the Sensex closed up 2.16% at 76,693.36. Both indices were boosted by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) upward projection of GDP growth to 7.2% from 7% for 2024-25 and the prospects of pol...