September 18, 2026 4:35 PM

Markets end on mixed note; Nifty up 76 points, Sensex dips

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed on Friday as a drop in crude oil prices was overshadowed by weakness in IT stocks and Tata Group counters. Giving up intraday gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 19.63 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 74,294.96. During the day, it surged 413.85 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 74,728.44. Rallying for the third day, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed 75.80 points, or 0.33 per cent, higher at 23,346.40....

September 18, 2026 10:25 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher tracking Asian gains and easing crude prices; realty leads sectoral rally

Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex gaining over 200 points and the Nifty crossing 23,300, tracking a broader rally in Asian markets as easing crude oil prices helped temper inflation concerns. Both the benchmark indices opened with a gap-up; Sensex opened at 74,575.24 and was trading at around 74,485.71, up 171.12 points or 0.23 per cent against the previous close of 74,314.59. Nifty opened at 23,334.70 and was trading at around 23,327.40, up 56.80 points or 0.24 per...

September 16, 2026 5:57 PM

Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, in line with gains across regional markets, as expectations around the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision supported investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,217.60, gaining 99 points, or 0.43 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, up 332.63 points, or 0.45 per cent. Large-cap stocks led domestic market gains, with buying interest seen in banking, FMCG and automobile stocks. However, IT stocks witnessed profit b...

September 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Nifty closes at 24,055, Sensex slips marginally amid global uncertainties keeping investors cautious

Benchmark domestic indices ended marginally lower on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher crude oil prices and concerns over elevated global interest rates kept investors cautious, despite stronger-than-expected domestic economic growth. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed at 24,055.80, down 24.60 points or 0.10 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 76,944.28, lower by 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors weighed India's s...

September 1, 2026 10:20 AM

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in early trade amid crude price rise, global concerns

Equity benchmarks traded subdued in early trade on Tuesday tracking weak global cues as Asian markets remained under pressure amid rising geopolitical concerns and higher US bond yields. In early deals, Sensex hit an intraday low of 76,835, down 121 points or 0.15 per cent, while Nifty was at 24,027.80, lower by 52.60 points or 0.21 per cent from the previous close. Sectorally, FMCG, metal, media and auto stocks were among top gainers, while realty, financial services, healthcare and pharma st...

August 21, 2026 4:36 PM

Sensex ends flat, Nifty gains marginally as oil surge, US-Iran tensions weigh

Indian equity markets ended on a mixed note on Friday, with the benchmark indices largely flat as global equities retreated following a rebound in bond yields, while rising crude oil prices amid simmering tensions between the US and Iran kept investors cautious. The Sensex gained just 3.11 points to settle at 77,540.83, while the Nifty edged up 20.15 points, or 0.08 per cent, to close at 24,252.00. Commenting on Nifty’s technical outlook, experts said that the 24,000–24,200 zone remains th...

August 21, 2026 10:50 AM

Markets open higher for second straight session

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher for a second straight session on Friday, extending their recovery from recent losses with gains led by realty, metal and pharmaceutical stocks amid elevated crude oil prices. Sensex started the session jumping 163.35 points (0.21 per cent) to 77,701.07, while Nifty opened 52.20 points (0.22 per cent) higher at 24,284.05. Sectorally, Nifty Realty was the top gainer in early trade and rose 0.7 per cent, followed by Nifty Metal at 0.48 per cent and Nifty Pha...

August 18, 2026 5:21 PM

Sensex falls 493 points, Nifty declines for sixth straight day as crude oil rises to USD 91/barrel

Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 492.70 points, or 0.63 per cent, to settle at 77,235.46, registering its third day of decline. During the fag-end of trade, it tanked 493.8 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,234.36. The 50-share NSE Nifty declin...

August 3, 2026 5:17 PM

Sensex jumps 544 points, Nifty gains 391 as crude oil prices decline

Domestic equity benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by a decline in crude oil prices, renewed foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a stronger rupee, while investors remained focused on the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy decision. The BSE Sensex settled at 78,639.03, up 544.39 points or 0.70 per cent, while the Nifty 50 closed at 24,774.30, gaining 390.70 points or 1.60 per cent. According to market experts, easing crude oil prices boosted...

July 27, 2026 5:30 PM

Indian markets snap five-day losing streak on easing US-Iran tension, Sensex, NIfty end 1% up

Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Monday, snapping a five-session losing streak, as easing tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a decline in crude oil prices, boosting investor sentiment globally. Lower crude prices, which are seen as positive for India's import-dependent economy, along with favourable global cues, supported broad-based buying across sectors. Sectorally, all indices traded in the green, with Nifty IT emerging as the top gainer, surging 2.34 per cent...