April 22, 2025 4:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak for sixth day, rise nearly 8% in six sessions

The Indian stock market extended its winning streak for the sixth consecutive trading session on Tuesday, driven by strong performances in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and private banking stocks.   The Sensex opened on a positive note, rising 320 points to touch 79,728. However, it briefly slipped into negative territory, hitting a low of 79,253 due to weak cues from overnight losses in the US markets. Despite the early dip, the index rebounded swiftly and traded in positive territory fo...

April 21, 2025 4:33 PM

Sensex surges 855 points; banks, IT lead market rally

Extending its winning streak for the fifth consecutive session, the Indian stock market closed sharply higher on Monday, driven by strong gains in banking, IT, and auto stocks.   The Sensex jumped 855.30 points, or 1.09%, to settle at 79,408.50, while the Nifty surged 273.90 points, or 1.15%, to end at 24,125.55.   Among the 30 Sensex stocks, top gainers included Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, Bajaj Finserv, and Mahindra & Mahindra, with some rising as much as 4.91%.   Ov...

April 17, 2025 4:35 PM

Sensex jumps over 1,500 points, Bank Nifty near record high

Indian stock markets closed sharply higher on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains, driven by strong buying in banking stocks. The Sensex, which marked its 150th anniversary on April 17, opened slightly lower at 76,968 and dipped to an early low of 76,666. However, it quickly rebounded and surged to an intra-day high of 78,617 — a remarkable recovery of 1,951 points. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex had gained 1,509 points, or 1.96%, to settle at 78,553. The...

April 16, 2025 4:35 PM

Sensex rises for third day; Nifty near 23,450 as banks lead rally

Indian stock markets continued their upward trend for the third straight session on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in financial stocks, especially private banks, and select oil and gas shares. The Sensex opened 262 points higher at 76,996 but briefly turned negative due to weak global cues amid rising US-China trade tensions. However, it recovered later in the day, rising 556 points from the day’s low to touch a high of 77,110. The index finally closed at 77,044, up 309 points or 0.4 p...

April 15, 2025 4:23 PM

Indian markets rally on US tariff relief; Sensex surges over 1,500 points

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp rally on Tuesday, buoyed by the United States' decision to provide a 90-day relief from reciprocal tariffs. The announcement lifted investor sentiment, especially amid expectations of similar relief for the automotive sector. The BSE Sensex opened with a robust jump of nearly 1,700 points at 76,852 and soon touched the intra-day high of 76,908. Throughout the session, the index traded in a narrow range near its peak, supported by strong buying in private ...

April 15, 2025 9:59 AM

Sensex, Nifty surge over 2% as positive global cues boost investor sentiment

India’s frontline equity indices witnessed a strong rally in early trade on Tuesday, driven by positive global cues that lifted investor sentiment. Shortly after the opening bell, the Nifty 50 was trading 467 points, or 2.05%, higher at 23,295.55, while the Sensex jumped 1,569.89 points, or 2.09%, to 76,727.15. All sectoral indices were in the green, with Nifty Auto leading the pack with a nearly 3% surge. The Nifty Bank index soared 2%, while the IT, pharma, and metal indices also posted st...

April 11, 2025 4:42 PM

Sensex soars over 1,300 points as Trump suspends tariffs till July 9

Indian equity markets surged sharply on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing over 1,300 points, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on trade tariffs for most countries, including India. The move buoyed investor sentiment despite lingering concerns over renewed trade tensions between the US and China. The Sensex jumped 1,310.11 points, or 1.77%, to close at 75,157.26. During the session, it touched an intra-day high of 75,467.33 and a low of 74,762.84. The broader Nifty 50 ind...

April 9, 2025 4:22 PM

Sensex slips 380 points amid US Tariff concerns; RBI cuts repo rate to 6%

The Indian stock market ended in negative territory on Wednesday, weighed down by weak global cues and concerns over fresh US trade tariffs, despite a repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent from 6.25 per cent, aiming to support economic growth amid global uncertainties. Alongside the rate cut, the RBI also shifted its policy stance from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral.’ Ho...

April 4, 2025 4:18 PM

Sensex, Nifty tank as Trump tariffs rattle global markets

Indian stock markets on Friday ended in the red for the second day in a row, as investors turned cautious after US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement. The Sensex fell by 930.67 points, or 1.22 percent, to close at 75,364.69. During the day, the index moved between an intra-day high of 76,258.12 and a low of 75,240.55. The broader Nifty also dropped sharply and settled at 22,904.45, down by 345.65 points, or 1.49 percent during the intra-day trade. "The recent implement...

March 27, 2025 4:36 PM

Sensex rises 318 points, Nifty nears 23,600 on expiry day

The Indian stock market ended on a strong note on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher. The 30-share Sensex gained 317.93 points, or 0.41 per cent, settling at 77,606.43. During the session, it touched an intra-day high of 77,747.46 and a low of 77,082.51. Similarly, the Nifty advanced 105.10 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 23,591.95, after recording an intra-day high of 23,626.75 and a low of 23,412.20. Among Sensex constituents, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, Lar...