May 5, 2025 10:25 AM

Nifty, Sensex open higher; Adani Ports, Titan among top gainers

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a positive note on Monday, supported by strong buying interest in heavyweight stocks such as Adani Ports, Asian Paints, Titan, and Tata Motors. As of 9:22 am, the BSE Sensex was up 280 points, or 0.35%, at 80,782, while the NSE Nifty rose 90 points, or 0.37%, to trade at 24,436. Midcap and smallcap stocks also saw upward momentum. The Nifty Midcap 100 index gained 321 points, or 0.6%, to reach 54,026, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index edged up 4 points to 16...

May 1, 2025 4:34 PM

India adds 2.1 crore new investors in FY26 despite recent slowdown: NSE report

India’s stock markets saw the addition of 2.1 crore new investors in the financial year 2025–26, marking a robust 23.2% growth in investor registrations, according to the latest report from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). While the overall annual growth was strong, the report highlighted a slowdown in momentum in recent months. In March 2025, only 10.6 lakh new investors joined the markets — indicating a moderation compared to earlier months. By the end of March 2025, India’s total ...

April 30, 2025 4:11 PM

Sensex ends slightly lower as caution prevails amid geopolitical tensions

The Indian stock market remained subdued for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance amid global geopolitical uncertainties and ahead of Thursday’s trading holiday for Maharashtra Day. Both benchmark indices — the Sensex and Nifty — traded within narrow ranges throughout the day, driven largely by stock-specific activity. The Sensex opened around 80 points higher at 80,371 and climbed to an intraday high of 80,526 in the final 30 minutes of tra...

April 30, 2025 9:46 AM

Indian stock market opens flat amid geo-political tensions

The Indian stock market opened on a muted note on Wednesday, weighed down by mixed global cues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Early trade witnessed selling pressure in PSU bank and financial services sectors. As of 9:32 AM, the Sensex was down 7.72 points, or 0.01%, at 80,280.66. Meanwhile, the Nifty was marginally up by 1 point at 24,336.95. The Nifty Bank index slipped 197.50 points, or 0.36%, to 55,193.75. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined by 231.95 points, or 0.42%, to 54,356.00, while ...

April 29, 2025 4:06 PM

Sensex ends higher amid volatile trade; Nifty closes at 24,336

Equity markets witnessed a choppy session on Tuesday, with benchmark indices oscillating between gains and losses before ending marginally in the green. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and investor caution, the Sensex closed 70 points higher, while the Nifty posted a modest gain of seven points. The BSE Sensex opened on a strong note, climbing nearly 180 points to touch 80,396. It later surged to an intra-day high of 80,661 before erasing most of its gains amid selling pressure, dropping ...

April 29, 2025 9:48 AM

Indian stock market opens higher, Nifty above 24,400

The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Tuesday, buoyed by strong global cues, with buying interest seen across PSU banks, auto, and IT sectors in early trade. By 9:25 am, the Sensex was up 409.4 points, or 0.51%, at 80,627.85, while the Nifty rose 118.10 points, or 0.49%, to 24,446.60. The Nifty Bank index gained 492.90 points, or 0.89%, to reach 55,925.70. Meanwhile, the Nifty Midcap 100 climbed 490.90 points, or 0.43%, to 54,931.15, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 183.15 po...

April 28, 2025 4:07 PM

Indian stock market rebounds sharply; Sensex surges 1,006 points

The Indian stock market staged a strong rebound on Monday, ending the day with robust gains despite ongoing geo-political tensions. The rally was largely fueled by a sharp uptick in select banking stocks and renewed optimism over a potential India-US trade deal. The Sensex opened with a positive gap of about 120 points at 79,344 and continued its upward trajectory throughout the session. It touched a fresh yearly high of 80,322 before settling at 80,218, up by 1,006 points, or 1.27 per cent. T...

April 28, 2025 11:10 AM

Indian Stock Market Opens Higher, Sensex Rises by 400 Points in Early Trade

The Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Monday, supported by mixed global cues. Buying activity was observed in the PSU bank and financial services sectors during early trade. At around 9:30 AM, the Sensex was up by 400.7 points or 0.51%, reaching 79,613.28, while the Nifty gained 88.65 points or 0.37%, standing at 24,128.00. The Nifty Bank index rose by 347.85 points or 0.64%, reaching 55,011.90. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was up by 230.80 points or 0.43%, trading at 53,801.00. H...

April 24, 2025 4:44 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower on expiry day; cement, healthcare stocks shine

The Indian stock market ended lower on Thursday as investors booked profits following a strong seven-day bull run. Market sentiment was also dampened by the terror attack in Pahalgam and the expiry of the April derivatives contracts on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Sensex opened slightly lower at 80,058 and briefly touched an early high of 80,174. However, selling pressure prevailed through the day, dragging the index down. It fell to an intra-day low of 79,725 before settling at 79,8...

April 23, 2025 4:26 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak to seventh consecutive session

Indian stock markets extended their rally for the seventh straight session on Wednesday, driven largely by strong gains in IT stocks. The Sensex opened on a firm note, surging 548 points to reach 80,142 and later touched an intraday high of 80,255. However, selling pressure in banking stocks dragged the index into negative territory briefly, hitting a low of 79,507. Eventually, it recovered and ended the day with a gain of 521 points at 80,116 — marking a new calendar year high. Over the past...