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February 19, 2026 10:10 AM

Markets open higher on foreign inflows, domestic buying

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, supported by fresh foreign fund inflows and continued buying by domestic investors, even as global uncertainties persisted. The Nifty 50 began the session at 25,873.35, up 54 points or 0.21 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,969.82, gaining 235.57 points or 0.28 per cent. Market participants said positive global cues and steady domestic demand were aiding the upward movement, though risks from overseas developments continued to cap o...

February 17, 2026 1:21 PM

Nifty, Sensex slip in early trade amid geopolitical uncertainty

Indian share markets opened on a cautious note on Tuesday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, as the two nations began indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, prompting risk-off sentiment among investors. Rising geopolitical uncertainty and its impact on global markets dampened investor confidence, leading to early declines in benchmark indices. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,637.95, down 44.80 points or 0.17 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,197.67, falling 79.48...

February 16, 2026 10:01 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade nearly flat in early trade

Indian equity benchmarks traded nearly flat with a mild negative bias in early trade on Monday, weighed down by weaker-than-expected corporate earnings and continued AI-led pressure on technology stocks. As of 9:25 am, the Sensex was down 22 points, or 0.02 per cent, at 83,604, while the Nifty slipped 6 points, or 0.03 per cent, to 25,464. Broader market indices posted steeper losses than the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declining 0.34 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 slipping 0.47...

February 10, 2026 9:55 AM

Sensex rises over 180 points in early deals; Nifty near 25,920

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher in early deals on Tuesday, supported by positive global cues and sustained foreign fund inflows. At around 9.28 am, the Sensex was up 182 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 84,247, while the Nifty gained 50 points, or 0.19 per cent, to trade at 25,917. Broader markets moved largely in line with the benchmarks. The Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.20 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 0.58 per cent. All sectoral indices were trading in positive territory. C...

February 9, 2026 4:13 PM

Sensex jumps 485 points, Nifty nears 25,900 on trade optimism

Indian equity markets extended gains for the second consecutive session on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following the announcement of an interim framework for the India–US trade deal and supportive cues from Asian markets. At the close of trade, the Sensex advanced 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065, while the Nifty climbed 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to end at 25,867. Broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 gained 1.58 per cent, whil...

February 6, 2026 4:49 PM

Markets end flat with modest gains after RBI holds repo rate

Domestic equity benchmark indices on Friday ended mostly flat with marginal gains after the Reserve Bank of India announced its decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged. Buying interest picked up in the latter half of the session, helping markets recover from early losses. The Sensex rose 266.47 points to close at 83,580.40, while the Nifty 50 advanced 50.90 points to settle at 25,693.70. Sector-wise, PSU banks, IT and pharma stocks ended lower, while FMCG, oil and gas, consumer durable...

February 4, 2026 9:55 AM

Sensex, Nifty open in red as global volatility returns

Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday as weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,675.05, down 52.50 points or 0.20 per cent, while the BSE Sensex slipped 487.07 points, or 0.58 per cent, to start the session at 83,252.06. Market participants pointed to heightened global volatility as the primary reason for the cautious opening. Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, told ANI that global markets are adjusting to ...

February 3, 2026 10:33 AM

India-US trade deal lifts markets: Nifty up 1,219, Sensex surges 3,656 at opening bell

Indian equity benchmarks opened with a historic rally on Tuesday, surging sharply in early trade as investor sentiment improved after the announcement of a key India–US trade deal and supportive global cues. The Nifty 50 opened at 26,308.05, jumping 1,219.65 points or 4.86 per cent, while the BSE Sensex surged 3,656.74 points, or 4.48 per cent, to begin the session at 85,323.20. Markets saw broad-based buying at the opening bell, driven by improved global risk sentiment following the trade d...

February 2, 2026 10:02 AM

Markets recover from early losses despite STT hike concerns

Domestic equity benchmarks recovered from early losses and moved into positive territory in early trade on Monday after opening lower amid selling pressure triggered by the hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget. The benchmark Nifty 50 opened at 24,796.50, down 28.95 points or 0.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 80,555.68, slipping 167.26 points or 0.21 per cent. The indices, however, soon pared losses, with the Nifty gaining around 0.3 per cent in ...

February 1, 2026 9:20 AM

Markets open flat in special Budget session ahead of Union Budget

Domestic stock markets opened flat on Sunday during a special Budget trading session, as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget at 11 a.m. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,333.75, gaining 13.10 points or 0.05 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,445.97, up 176.19 points or 0.21 per cent. This marks only the second instance in the history of Indian stock markets when trading is taking place on a weekend for a special Budget session. ...