June 19, 2025 10:03 AM

Indian stock market trades flat amid US Fed policy decision

Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat note Thursday, reacting cautiously to the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and weak cues from Asian markets. Early trade saw selling pressure across IT, PSU banking, FMCG, and pharma sectors. At around 9:34 am, the Sensex was trading marginally higher by 1.66 points at 81,446.32, while the Nifty edged up by 9.90 points to 24,821.95, showing a minimal gain of 0.04%. The Nifty Bank index was up by 43.15 points, or 0.08%, at 55,871.90. Meanwh...

June 18, 2025 4:29 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as Israel-Iran tensions rise

Benchmark equity indices closed lower on Tuesday, as volatility gripped the markets due to rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Despite selective buying in auto and private banking stocks, investor sentiment remained cautious amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy announcement. The BSE Sensex closed 138.64 points, or 0.17%, lower at 81,444.66 after falling to an intraday low of 81,237. The NSE Nifty declined by 41.35 points to...

June 18, 2025 9:45 AM

Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions

The domestic benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions but turned positive in early trade, led by buying in the auto, IT, and PSU bank sectors. At around 9:32 a.m., the Sensex was trading 160.49 points, or 0.20 per cent, higher at 81,743.79, while the Nifty added 57.40 points, or 0.23 per cent, to reach 24,910.80. The Nifty Bank index was up 33 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 55,747.15. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 58,358.95, down 20.35 points, or ...

June 17, 2025 4:22 PM

Markets slip on geopolitical tensions, rising crude prices

Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over rising crude oil prices, which added to inflationary worries and dampened investor sentiment. After a muted opening, both benchmark indices briefly traded in positive territory before succumbing to sustained selling pressure through the session. The BSE Sensex declined by 212.85 points, closing at 81,583.30, while the NSE Nifty fell 93.10 points to end at 24,853.40. The Sensex ...

June 17, 2025 9:59 AM

Indian stock market opens lower amid weak Asian cues

Indian benchmark indices opened in the red on Tuesday, tracking weak cues from Asian markets, with early trade witnessing selling pressure in auto, IT, and pharma sectors. At around 9:28 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 186.35 points or 0.23 per cent at 81,609.80, while the NSE Nifty fell 68.20 points or 0.27 per cent to trade at 24,878.30. The Nifty Bank index slipped 30.10 points or 0.05 per cent to 55,914.80. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading lower by 36.40 points or 0.06 per cent at 58,7...

June 16, 2025 4:24 PM

Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% despite rising Middle East tensions

Indian stock markets displayed resilience on Monday amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, as investors maintained their focus on long-term fundamentals despite the volatile geopolitical backdrop. Both the Sensex and Nifty ended the day with sharp gains of nearly 1 per cent, reflecting investor optimism in the face of uncertainty. The Sensex surged 677.55 points, or 0.84 per cent, to close at 81,796.15, after hitting an intra-day high of 81,865.82. Similarly, the Nifty advanced 227...

June 16, 2025 11:25 AM

Indian stock market opens in green, defies geopolitical tensions

Indian equity indices opened in the green on Monday despite rising tensions in the Middle East, with early trade showing no signs of panic among investors. As of 9:21 a.m., the Sensex was up by 265.05 points or 0.33 per cent at 81,396.52, while the Nifty rose by 93.40 points or 0.38 per cent to reach 24,812. Buying interest was observed in both the midcap and smallcap segments. The Nifty Midcap 100 index rose by 65.45 points or 0.11 per cent to 58,292.50, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index gai...

June 13, 2025 10:17 AM

Indian stock market opens in red as Israel-Iran tensions rise

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran rattled investor sentiment. Heavy selling pressure was witnessed in auto, IT, financial services, and PSU bank stocks during early trade. At around 9:33 a.m., the Sensex was trading 896.50 points, or 1.10 per cent, lower at 80,795.44, while the Nifty fell 278.50 points, or 1.12 per cent, to 24,609.70. The Nifty Bank index dropped 633.80 points, or 1.13 per cent, to 55,448.75. The Nifty Midcap...

June 12, 2025 9:37 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early session amid sectoral weakness

Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat note on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of key retail inflation data. Early trade witnessed selling pressure in the auto, IT, and PSU Bank sectors. As of 9:28 a.m., the Sensex was trading 69.22 points, or 0.08 per cent higher, at 82,584.36, while the Nifty rose 23.65 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 25,165.05. The Nifty Bank index was up 98.65 points, or 0.17 per cent, at 56,558.40. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap 100 was trading at 59,267.75, do...

June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Sensex ends in green amid volatility, investors await key macroeconomic data

The Indian stock market ended higher after a volatile session on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising 123.42 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 82,515.14. The Nifty also advanced 37.15 points, or 0.15 per cent, to settle at 25,141.40. Despite the gains in benchmark indices, selling pressure was observed in the broader market. The Nifty Midcap 100 index declined by 293.25 points, or 0.49 per cent, to 59,388.15, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index fell 101.05 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 18,798.75...