January 30, 2026 9:48 AM

Market slide amid global volatility as gold, silver swings shake investor sentiment

Domestic equity markets opened lower on Friday as heightened global volatility, driven by sharp fluctuations in gold and silver prices, weighed on investor sentiment.   The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,247.55, down 171.35 points or 0.67 per cent, while the BSE Sensex slipped 616.32 points, or 0.75 per cent, to 81,950.05 in early trade. The decline reflected cautious investor positioning amid turbulence across global asset classes.   Market participants reacted to dramatic swings in precious...

January 29, 2026 9:36 AM

Markets open flat ahead of Union Budget as volatility eases

The domestic equity market opened flat on Thursday as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the upcoming Union Budget this weekend, with market volatility showing signs of easing.   The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,345, registering a marginal gain of 2.25 points, or 0.01 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,368.96, up 24.28 points, or 0.03 per cent.   Market participants remained cautious as they positioned themselves ahead of the Budget annou...

January 28, 2026 4:58 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as India–EU FTA lifts sentiment

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday amid volatile trade, supported by optimism over the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and ongoing corporate earnings announcements.   The BSE Sensex ended the session at 82,345, gaining 487 points or 0.60 per cent. The index moved in a wide range during the day, touching an intra-day high of 82,504 and a low of 81,815.   The NSE Nifty also settled in positive territory at 25,343, up 167 points or 0.66 per...

January 22, 2026 5:02 PM

Markets end higher as global cues lift sentiment; Nifty closes near 25,300

Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, supported by positive global cues and optimism around a potential India–U.S. trade deal. The benchmark Nifty closed near the 25,300 mark, while the Sensex registered moderate gains. At the close of trade, the Sensex rose 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 82,307.37. The Nifty gained 132.40 points, or 0.53 per cent, to close at 25,289.90. Markets opened on a strong note as investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump ...

January 22, 2026 10:40 AM

Markets open higher on global relief rally, trade deal hopes

Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday as investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump rolled back tariff threats against European nations, citing a framework agreement on the Greenland issue. Positive global cues, along with optimism surrounding a potential India–US trade deal, supported early gains in the market. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,344.15, up by 186.65 points or 0.74 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,459.66, gaining 550.03 poin...

January 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower for third straight session amid geopolitical tensions

Indian equity benchmark indices closed lower on Wednesday, extending losses for the third consecutive session as rising geopolitical tensions kept investor sentiment cautious. The BSE Sensex settled at 81,909.63, down 270.84 points or 0.33 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ended 75 points or 0.3 per cent lower at 25,157.5. Market participants remained cautious amid global uncertainty, with analysts noting that recent price action reflects consolidation following earlier gains rather than a clear tr...

January 21, 2026 10:06 AM

Indian markets open lower amid weak global cues, risk aversion

Domestic equity benchmarks extended their weak momentum on Wednesday, opening lower amid subdued global cues and rising risk aversion. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,141, down 91.50 points or 0.36 per cent, while the BSE Sensex slipped 385.82 points, or 0.47 per cent, to open at 81,794.65. Market participants said Indian equities are mirroring global trends, which remain under pressure due to geopolitical concerns, elevated bond yields and uncertainty around US trade policies. Ajay Bagga, Banking ...

January 20, 2026 4:12 PM

Markets end sharply lower as selling pressure grips equities

Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday as broad-based selling across sectors weighed on investor sentiment, with the Nifty settling below the 25,250 mark. At the close of trade, the BSE Sensex declined 1,065.78 points, or 1.28 per cent, to settle at 82,180.47. The NSE Nifty fell 353 points, or 1.38 per cent, to close at 25,232.50. The domestic benchmark indices opened on a flat to negative note and remained under pressure through the session, reflecting cautious sentiment amid we...

January 20, 2026 9:51 AM

Indian markets open flat amid global trade concerns, FII selling

Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat-to-negative note on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid global trade uncertainties and continued foreign fund outflows. At around 9:17 am, the BSE Sensex was trading at 83,224.93, down 21.25 points or 0.03 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 10.95 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 25,574.55. The marginal decline comes against the backdrop of persistent selling by foreign institutional investors and heightened global risk aversion. Ponmudi R, CE...

January 19, 2026 10:35 AM

Markets open lower as global trade tensions weigh on sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks opened the week on a weak note on Monday, tracking subdued global cues amid renewed concerns over international trade tensions. Both the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 began the session in the red as investors turned cautious in the absence of strong domestic triggers. At around 9:17 a.m., the Sensex was trading at 83,218, down 352 points or 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty 50 slipped 109 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 25,585. Market sentiment had already pointed to a soft...