June 17, 2026 4:31 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by metal and PSU bank stocks

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in metal, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks, even as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later in the day. The Sensex rose 347.14 points, or 0.45 per cent, to close at 77,155.62, while the Nifty gained 96.55 points, or 0.4 per cent, to settle at 24,085.70. The benchmark index reclaimed the 24,000-mark amid buying in select heavyweight stocks. Among the Nifty constituents, Trent,...

June 17, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade flat as crude oil declines, monsoon remains in focus

Domestic equity benchmarks traded flat in morning session on Wednesday after a three-day rally driven by lower crude oil prices and optimism over a US-Iran peace deal. Sensex was trading at 76,817.58, up 8.58 points or 0.01 per cent, while Nifty was at 23,988, down 1 point in early trade. Earlier in the day, the 30-share index opened higher, rising 284.69 points or 0.37 per cent to hit an intraday high of 77,093.17. The 50-script basket began the day at 24,044.50, up 58.89 points or 0.24 per c...

June 13, 2026 3:57 PM

Nifty, Sensex post notable gains this week over hopes of US-Iran peace pact

The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains this week after two weeks of consecutive losses, over investor optimism about potential US-Iran peace agreement, and decline in Brent crude prices. Nifty added 1.10 per cent during the week and gained 1.99 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,622. At close, Sensex was up 1,695 points or 2.30 percent at 75,527. It added 1.73 per cent during the week. The Indian equities showed structural resilience in a turbulent week, marked by global h...

June 12, 2026 10:24 AM

Sensex, Nifty gain over 1 per cent on lower crude prices and global optimism

Indian equity markets rose in morning session on Friday, following positive global market cues amid a fall in oil prices and reports that US President Donald Trump had cancelled plans to strike Iran, citing progress in talks. Sensex surged as much as 1.35 per cent or 1,000 points to touch an intraday high of 74,834 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty rose 1.26 per cent or about 300 points to 23,455. Sectorally, all indices traded in green. Nifty Realty emerged as the top performer, rising 2.51 pe...

June 11, 2026 10:13 AM

Sensex, Nifty trade lower in early deals amid geopolitical concerns

Domestic equity benchmarks traded lower on Thursday in the morning session amid escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. Sensex declined over 450 points or 0.62 per cent to touch an intraday low of 73,518 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty slipped more than 100 points or 0.61 per cent to an intraday low of 23,072. Sectorally, IT stocks led the decline, with the Nifty IT index tumbling more than 2 per cent. Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom, Nifty Cement and Nifty Auto...

June 10, 2026 4:26 PM

Sensex ends higher, Nifty slips as metal, PSU bank stocks drag

Indian benchmark indices ended on a mixed note on Wednesday, with the Sensex closing marginally higher while the Nifty slipped into the red as selling pressure in metal, PSU bank and realty stocks erased a large part of the day's gains. The Sensex rose 64.42 points, or 0.09 per cent, to close at 73,983.18. The Nifty, however, slipped 27.15 points, or 0.12 per cent, to settle at 23,214.95. Markets witnessed profit booking in the second half of the session, with weakness in metal, PSU bank and r...

June 10, 2026 10:14 AM

Indian markets trade higher despite West Asia tensions

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Wednesday in the morning session despite elevated geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices. Sensex gained as much as 0.59 per cent or over 400 points to touch an intraday high of 74,356 in early trade, while the Nifty rose 0.46 per cent or about 100 points to 23,351. Sectoral performance was largely positive, with FMCG stocks leading the gains. Nifty FMCG rose 1.5 per cent, followed by Nifty Chemicals (0.67 per cent), Nifty Oil & Gas (0.60 ...

June 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Nifty, Sensex end higher on fag-end buying; PSU banks and financial stocks lead rally

Indian equity markets ended higher on Tuesday, supported by late buying in select sectors such as PSU banks, financial services, and automobiles, while improving global risk sentiment also aided investor confidence. The benchmark indices closed in the green, with the Nifty rising 119.10 points, or 0.52 per cent, to settle at 23,242.10. The Sensex also gained momentum towards the fag end of the session and ended 394.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, higher at 73,918.76. The easing geopolitical tens...

June 9, 2026 10:16 AM

Indian equity markets trade higher as Iran-Israel tensions ease

Indian equities traded higher on Tuesday in the morning trade, supported by improving sentiment after signs of a pause in hostilities between Iran and Israel. Sensex rose as much as 0.7 per cent or over 500 points to hit an intraday high of 74,035.41 in early trade, while Nifty gained 0.6 per cent or more than 100 points to touch 23,259.45. On the sectoral front, Nifty MidSmall Financial Services emerged as the top gainer, rising over 1 per cent, followed by Nifty Realty, which also advanced m...

June 8, 2026 6:12 PM

Markets tumble as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment; Nifty closes 240 pts down

Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Monday as fresh tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment and triggered broad-based selling across sectors. Weak global cues and a sell-off in technology stocks further added to market pressure. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed at 23,123, down 243.70 points or 1.04 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 73,524.26, losing 719.08 points or 0.97 per cent. Market experts said rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns ove...