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April 17, 2026 9:47 AM

Indian Markets Open Lower Amid Mixed Global Cues; Oil Eases, Gold Extends Gains

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a cautious note on Friday, tracking mixed global signals, though indices showed mild recovery in early trade. The BSE Sensex opened at 77,947.66, down 41.02 points or 0.05 per cent at 9:17 am. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 stood at 24,162.20, declining 34.55 points or 0.14 per cent. In the commodities market, crude prices remained under pressure. Brent crude was trading at USD 98.12 per barrel, down 1.28 per cent, while WTI crude slipped to USD 93.41, marking a dec...

April 13, 2026 11:45 AM

Indian stock markets slump 2% amid fresh jitters as US-Iran talks fail

Domestic equity benchmarks traded sharply lower on Monday, declining around 2 per cent each amid weak global cues after the US and Iran failed to make progress on peace talks. The Sensex plunged as much as 2.16 per cent, or 1,675 points, to 75,874.85, hitting an intraday low in early trade, while the Nifty traded at 23,555, down around 500 points or 2.05 per cent, amid selling pressure in banking and financial, realty, auto, and energy stocks. Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Shriram Finance, Baj...

April 7, 2026 11:39 AM

Sensex, Nifty slide as Trump’s Iran deadline rattles markets

Indian equity markets declined on Tuesday as fears of an escalation in the Middle East intensified ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for a deal with Iran, unsettling global sentiment and pushing crude oil prices higher. Trump has warned that without a deal, “every bridge in Iran will be decimated” by 8 pm EDT Tuesday (5:30 am IST) and “every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again.” Tehran, however, has defiantly...

March 30, 2026 5:45 PM

Sensex Falls Over 1,600 Points, Nifty Below 22,500 Mark

Indian equity markets ended the last trading session of financial year 2025–26 on a weak note on Monday, amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that dampened investor sentiment. The benchmark indices witnessed sharp declines, with the Nifty falling 488.20 points, or 2.14 per cent, to close at 22,331.40. The Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points, or 2.22 per cent, to settle at 71,947.55. Market participants remained cautious as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East raised concerns ov...

March 16, 2026 5:51 PM

Benchmark indices rally over 1% led by auto and banking stocks

The Indian stock market ended higher on Monday, with benchmark indices snapping a three-day losing streak following strong buying in the final hours of trade. The BSE Sensex surged 939 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85, while the NSE Nifty gained 257.70 points, or 1.11 per cent, to settle at 23,408.80. The rally was largely driven by gains in auto and banking stocks, which lifted the benchmark indices despite weakness in the broader market. Among Sensex constituents, HDFC Bank, ...

March 13, 2026 9:48 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Domestic equity markets opened in the red on Friday, extending the ongoing selling pressure amid persistent foreign outflows, rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The benchmark indices began the session lower in early trade, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,462.50, down 176.65 points or 0.75 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started at 75,444.22, falling 590.20 points or 0.78 per cent. Market experts attributed the weakness to sustained...

March 12, 2026 9:40 AM

Benchmark indices fall at open as crude oil climbs past $100 per barrel

Indian stock markets opened lower on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark indices came under pressure following reports that Iran’s Navy Chief warned vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz may require Iran’s approval or face potential targeting. The remarks raised concerns about possible disruptions to global oil supply. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 index declined 192 points or 0.80 per cen...

March 9, 2026 11:03 AM

Markets open deep in red; Sensex slips over 1,800 points

Domestic equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday amid a steep rise in crude oil prices and heavy selling across global markets. The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,868.05, down 582.40 points or 2.38 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,056.75, falling 1,862.15 points or 2.36 per cent, reflecting strong selling pressure across sectors. The decline in domestic equities comes as crude oil prices surged by around 25 per cent to about 116 US dollars per barrel amid the ongoing conflict in ...

March 6, 2026 4:23 PM

Sensex falls over 1,000 points, Nifty drops 315 amid Middle East tensions

Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent, to settle at 78,918, while the Nifty 50 dropped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Banking stocks witnessed significant selling pressure, with the Nifty Bank index falling 2.15 per cent to 57,783. Broader markets also ended lower in line with the benchmark indices. The N...

March 6, 2026 9:46 AM

Markets open weak; Nifty falls 109 points, Sensex drops 356 points on rising oil prices

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Friday, with both benchmark indices slipping in early trade as rising crude oil prices and global uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 began the session at 24,656.40, down 109.50 points or 0.44 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 79,658.99, falling 356.91 points or 0.45 per cent. Market analysts said crude oil prices remain a key factor guiding market direction amid geopolitical tensions. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strate...