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January 16, 2026 10:02 AM

Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; markets likely to remain range-bound

Domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Thursday, though market sentiment remained cautious amid continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, mixed global cues and limited expectations from the upcoming Union Budget. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,696.05, gaining 30.45 points or 0.12 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 83,670.79, up 288.08 points or 0.35 per cent. Market expert Ajay Bagga said that Indian markets are currently in a “wait-and-watch” mode. He...

January 14, 2026 9:42 AM

Indian markets open in the red amid tariff worries, mixed global cues

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session amid continued concerns over fresh 25 per cent US tariffs on countries trading with Iran, against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions. Persistent foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows further weighed on market sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,648.55, down 83.75 points or 0.33 per cent, while the BSE Sensex declined 257.63 points, or 0.31 per cent, to open at 83,370.06. Market...

January 13, 2026 4:37 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower on profit booking and global uncertainty

Indian stock indices settled marginally lower on Tuesday due to subdued market sentiment and profit booking by investors. The Sensex declined 250.48 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 83,627.69, while the Nifty slipped 57.95 points, or 0.22 per cent, to 25,732.30. Market action reflected the interplay between earnings-related reactions and global uncertainty, said Ajit Mishra, SVP (Research), Religare Broking Ltd. “Early optimism was supported by encouraging IT earnings and signs of prog...

January 13, 2026 10:15 AM

Markets open higher despite global trade and geopolitical jitters

Domestic equity benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday, brushing aside global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump’s continued use of tariffs, including his latest threat to impose duties on countries trading with Iran. Positive sentiment in Indian markets was also supported by recent comments from the US Ambassador, indicating progress in trade negotiations between India and the United States. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,846.65, up 56.40 points or 0.22 per cent, while the BS...

January 9, 2026 5:09 PM

Markets extend losses for fourth straight session; Nifty slips below 25,700

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on Friday, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,700 mark amid weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 604.72 points, or 0.72 per cent, to close at 83,576.24, while the Nifty fell 193.55 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 25,683.30. Sectorally, PSU banks, oil and gas, IT, public sector enterprises and metal stocks showed relative strength. Selling pressure was seen in realty, private banks,...

January 6, 2026 4:46 PM

Markets extend losses as profit booking drags Sensex, Nifty lower

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak on Tuesday, with investors engaging in profit booking amid subdued sentiment and lingering global uncertainties. The Sensex closed at 85,063.34, down 376.27 points or 0.44 per cent, while the Nifty ended 74.70 points lower, or 0.28 per cent, at 26,175.60. Sectorally, Nifty Media, Oil & Gas and Chemicals were the worst performers, according to data from the National Stock Exchange. In contrast, Pharma, IT and PSU banking stocks provided ...

January 5, 2026 4:46 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

Indian equity markets closed lower on Monday after a volatile trading session, as selling pressure in information technology and oil and gas stocks weighed on overall sentiment. Markets also remained cautious amid mixed global cues following a US military operation in Venezuela that reportedly led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. At the close of trade, the Nifty ended at 26,250.30, down 78.25 points or 0.3 per cent. “The 26,300–26,350 band now stands as a key overhead resistanc...

January 2, 2026 4:18 PM

Nifty, Bank Nifty scale fresh record highs; Sensex rises 0.67%

Indian equity benchmarks ended Friday’s session at record levels, driven by strong buying interest across banking, metals, auto and power stocks, even as FMCG shares lagged. The Sensex climbed 573 points, or 0.67 per cent, to close at 85,762, while the Nifty advanced 182 points, or 0.70 per cent, to settle at 26,328. During intraday trade, the Nifty touched a fresh all-time high of 26,330, surpassing its previous peak of 26,325. Bank Nifty also surged to a new record of 60,152.35, supported ...

December 29, 2025 4:29 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for fourth straight session

Indian equity markets extended their losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, weighed down by sustained selling pressure in information technology, realty, pharma and auto stocks. The benchmark Sensex closed at 84,695.54, down 345.91 points, or 0.41 per cent. The Nifty also ended lower at 25,942.10, declining 100.20 points, or 0.38 per cent, as weakness persisted across key sectors. Market analysts said the Nifty slipped below the psychological 26,000 mark as well as its 20...

December 23, 2025 4:53 PM

Sensex ends flat, Nifty inches higher amid mixed market cues

Indian equity benchmark indices closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on overall sentiment, while buying interest in financial, FMCG and metal shares provided partial support. Investor caution persisted ahead of the weekly expiry of Nifty derivatives, limiting sharp moves in the market. The BSE Sensex snapped its two-day winning streak and ended marginally lower, slipping 0.05 per cent to close at 85,524.84. In contrast, the Nifty 50 extended i...