June 29, 2026 5:03 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid West Asia tensions; Auto and IT stocks weigh on indices

Indian equity benchmarks ended the session in negative territory on Monday as weakness in auto, information technology, and public sector banking stocks weighed on investor sentiment. Renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia also kept traders cautious, leading to broad-based selling across sectors. The Sensex declined 372.10 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 76,728.37, while the Nifty fell 109.75 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 23,946.25. Investor sentiment remained subdued amid ...

June 29, 2026 10:21 AM

Sensex, Nifty begin week in green on FII inflows and stable global cues

Indian markets started the week in the green as domestic equity benchmarks registered modest gains in early trade. The BSE SENSEX stood at 77,202.86 points, up by 102.39 points or 0.13 per cent. Simultaneously, the NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 24,095.00 points, gaining 39.00 points or 0.16 per cent. Market experts attributed this resilience to a combination of domestic stability and institutional inflows. Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura, noted that the domestic indices benefited from ins...

June 25, 2026 4:28 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as late selling erodes early gains

Indian benchmark indices ended with modest gains on Thursday after surrendering a significant portion of their intra-day advances amid weakness in information technology, metal, oil, and gas stocks. The Nifty closed 34.35 points, or 0.14 per cent, higher at 24,056, while the Sensex advanced 109.25 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 77,100.47. The benchmarks had traded notably higher during the session before profit booking in select sectors trimmed gains toward the close. Selling pressure ...

June 25, 2026 10:09 AM

Indian markets open higher as crude oil prices hover near $70 mark

Indian stock markets opened higher on Thursday as crude oil prices eased towards the $70-per-barrel mark, with tankers resuming their exit from the Strait of Hormuz following an initial peace deal between the US and Iran. The Sensex began the session 400 points higher, or 0.52 per cent, at 77,391.07, while the Nifty opened at 24,125.85, up more than 100 points or 0.43 per cent. Broad-based buying was seen across most sectoral indices, with Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto leading the gains, rising ...

June 24, 2026 4:10 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as IT, banking stocks lead rally

Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in information technology, banking, financial, and realty stocks. The Sensex climbed 790.54 points, or 1.04 per cent, to close at 76,991.22, while the Nifty advanced 197.55 points, or 0.83 per cent, to settle at 24,021.65. Market sentiment remained positive throughout the session as investors accumulated shares in key sectors, particularly IT and financial services, helping the benchmarks register solid gains...

June 24, 2026 10:16 AM

Markets remain range-bound in early trade; IT stocks outperform

Indian equity benchmarks traded in a narrow range on Wednesday morning for a second consecutive session amid decline in crude oil prices. Sensex was trading at 76,348.95, up over 100 points or 0.19 per cent in early deals, while Nifty was at 23,853.75, higher by 30 points or 0.12 per cent. Sector-wise, Nifty IT led the gains, rising nearly 1 per cent, followed by Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom (0.72 per cent), Nifty Pharma (0.68 per cent), Nifty Healthcare (0.57 per cent) and Nifty Realty (0....

June 22, 2026 4:08 PM

Nifty tops 24,100, Sensex gains nearly 300 points as easing West Asia tensions lift sentiment

Indian stock markets extended their recovery on Monday, supported by easing tensions in West Asia and a decline in crude oil prices, with both benchmark indices ending in positive territory. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,102.90, gaining 89.80 points or 0.37 per cent. The BSE Sensex settled at 77,094.07, up 291.17 points or 0.38 per cent. Market experts said investors remained focused on developments surrounding the US-Iran negotiations, while lower crude oil prices and strength in key sector...

June 22, 2026 10:15 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade higher in early deals amid easing West Asia tensions

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Monday, mirroring positive global cues amid easing crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns in West Asia. Sensex surged over 400 points or 0.54 per cent to touch an intraday high of 77,223 in morning trade, while Nifty traded more than 100 points or 0.51 per cent higher at 24,137. Among sectoral indices, IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty IT index rising over 1 per cent. The Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom and Nifty Oil & Gas indices also adv...

June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as PSU banks, healthcare and realty stocks lead gains

Indian equity benchmark indices closed higher on Thursday, supported by fag-end buying and gains in PSU bank, healthcare, metal and realty stocks, even as weakness in the IT sector capped the upside. The Sensex rose 254.36 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 77,409.98, while the Nifty gained 82.30 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 24,168.00. Market sentiment improved in the latter half of the trading session, helping benchmark indices recover and end in positive territory. Buying inter...

June 18, 2026 10:08 AM

Indian markets trade flat in early deals amid mixed global cues

Indian equity markets traded flat on Thursday in morning trade amid mixed global cues as investors and traders assessed indications that the US Federal Reserve may still raise borrowing costs later this year, despite the benefits of lower oil prices and the Fed's decision to keep rates unchanged. Sensex was trading at 77,095.99, down 59 points or 0.08 per cent in early trade, while Nifty was at 24,076.95, down 8.75 points or 0.04 per cent. Sector-wise, IT stocks remained under pressure, with N...