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August 18, 2025 4:52 PM

GST reform buzz lifts markets: Sensex jumps 676 points, Nifty crosses 24,800

Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Monday, lifted by heavy buying in auto, banking and consumer durable stocks, as investor sentiment turned positive on the back of upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The Sensex ended at 81,273.75, gaining 676.09 points or 0.84 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a sharp gap-up at 81,315.79 against the previous close of 80,597.66 and touched an intraday high of 81,765.77. The Nifty 50 settled at 24,876.95, higher by 245.65 points o...

August 14, 2025 4:23 PM

Indian stock market settles flat ahead of key US-Russia summit

The Indian stock market ended Thursday’s session largely flat as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the crucial US-Russia summit scheduled for August 15 between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The BSE Sensex closed at 80,597.66, up 57 points or 0.07 per cent. The 30-share index opened slightly higher at 80,625.28 against the previous session’s close of 80,539.91 and remained range-bound, touching an intra-day high of 80,751.18 and a low of 80,48...

August 14, 2025 10:25 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat on last trading session of week, investors eye Putin-Trump Alaska meeting

Indian stock markets opened flat on Thursday, marking a cautious start to the final trading session of the week, with markets closed on Friday for the Independence Day holiday. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,607.25, down 12.10 points or 0.05 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started at 80,625.52, gaining 85.61 points or 0.11 per cent. Broader market indices showed mixed trends, with the Nifty 100 edging up 0.04 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 rising 0.25 per cent, and Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.18 p...

August 13, 2025 10:02 AM

Nifty, Sensex open higher in early trade; metal stocks lead gains

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues after U.S. inflation data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The BSE Sensex rose 179 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 80,414, while the Nifty 50 advanced 70 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 24,557. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with the BSE SmallCap gaining 0.65 per cent and the BSE MidCap rising 0.64 per cent. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal surged 1.57 per cent and Nifty Realty add...

August 12, 2025 4:30 PM

Stock market ends lower ahead of key inflation data, tariff concerns

Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of crucial inflation data releases from both domestic and US sources amid ongoing tariff tensions. The BSE Sensex ended at 80,235.59, down 368.49 points or 0.46%, after opening in negative territory at 80,508.51. The NSE Nifty 50 index settled at 24,487.40, down 97.65 points or 0.40%. Both indices experienced volatility throughout the trading session as market participants awaited inflation data expected to influ...

August 12, 2025 10:16 AM

Nifty, Sensex open flat amid mixed global cues

Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Tuesday, tracking mixed global cues, as the US and China extended their trade truce by another 90 days. The BSE Sensex rose 80 points, or 0.10 per cent, to 80,684, while the NSE Nifty 50 inched up 0.11 per cent to 24,612. Broader markets were in positive territory, with the BSE SmallCap gaining 0.39 per cent and the BSE MidCap adding 0.06 per cent. Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT rose 0.79 per cent and Nifty Metal advanced 0.60 per cent. Most other ind...

August 11, 2025 4:07 PM

Indian stock market soars amid FII return; Sensex surges 746 points

The Indian equity market closed with gains of around 1 per cent on Monday, rebounding from the previous session’s correction as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) returned to buying. Positive Q1 earnings from PSU banks and strong participation in the broader market further boosted sentiment. The upbeat mood was also supported by robust mutual fund inflow data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), which lifted market momentum in the final trading hours. The Sensex s...

August 7, 2025 10:19 AM

Nifty, Sensex slip marginally amid fresh US tariff concerns

Domestic benchmark indices fell marginally on Thursday, weighed down by weakness in automobile, metal, and oil stocks. The latest threat of 50 per cent US tariffs on select Indian goods impacted the market amid mixed global cues. Sensex declined 185 points, or 0.23 per cent to 80,358 while Nifty dipped 54 points or 0.22 per cent to 24,519. In the Nifty pack, Hero MotoCorp led the gainers’ list, rising 1.27 per cent. followed by Cipla, Trent, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC Bank. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ...

August 6, 2025 9:44 AM

Markets open flat ahead of RBI policy decision; Nifty, Sensex show cautious gains

Indian equity markets opened on a flat note on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee meeting. The BSE Sensex inched up 64 points, or 0.08 per cent, to trade at 80,774, while the NSE Nifty gained 16 points, or 0.07 per cent, to reach 24,665. However, broader markets witnessed pressure, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices falling 0.54 per cent and 0.64 per cent respectively. “Today’s policy outcome is unlikely...

August 5, 2025 3:59 PM

Indian stock market settles lower amid US tariff concerns

The Indian stock market closed in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threat and India’s strong response. The Sensex ended at 80,710.25, down 308.47 points or 0.38%. It opened slightly lower at 80,946.43 compared to the previous close of 81,018.72, and losses deepened through the session amid mixed trends in auto and consumer durable stocks, along with selling pressure in the pharma and consumer goods sectors. The Nifty s...