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June 8, 2026 10:08 AM

Sensex, Nifty open 1 per cent lower amid West Asia tensions, weak global cues

Indian equities opened lower on Monday, with benchmark indices falling 1 per cent each amid escalating tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues. Sensex opened at 73,421.61, down over 800 points or 1.11 per cent, while Nifty began the session at 23,080.70, declining 286 points or 1.22 per cent. Sector-wise, selling pressure was seen across realty, metal, auto and information technology stocks, which witnessed the sharpest declines. Realty stocks fell nearly 2 per cent...

June 6, 2026 10:37 AM

Nifty, Sensex decline for 2nd week amid persistent global headwinds

The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week as domestic policy measures were mildly offset by persistent external uncertainties. Nifty lost 0.77 per cent during the week and dipped 0.21 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,366. At close, Sensex was down 116 points, or 0.16 per cent, at 74,243. It declined 0.71 per cent during the week. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and their influence on crude prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment, although some mo...

June 4, 2026 4:32 PM

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher ahead of RBI policy outcome

Indian equity markets ended marginally higher in a range-bound session on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the West Asia crisis and ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, due on Friday. The Nifty closed 10.95 points or 0.05 per cent higher at 23,416.55, while the Sensex ended marginally up by 13.84 points or 0.02 per cent at 74,360.01. Commenting on technical outlook, experts said that 23,500 rem...

May 22, 2026 5:33 PM

Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next move

Benchmark indices closed in the green on Friday, buoyed by positive cues from the US and Asian markets amid cautious optimism over easing tensions between the US and Iran. The Nifty 50 index settled at 23,719.30 points up 0.3 per cent, while the Sensex ended over 0.3 per cent higher at 75,415.35 points. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 276.31 points, or 0.55%, to a record close on Thursday, setting up a firm start for Asia-Pacific markets. Asian shares advanced Friday following modest ga...

May 22, 2026 10:17 AM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains amid hopes of easing Iran tensions, global optimism

Markets continued their green streak on Friday morning as major Asian indices recorded notable gains, tracking positive global cues and a brief respite in geopolitical tensions. The BSE SENSEX stood at 75,361.66 points, up by 178.30 points or 0.24 per cent, while the NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 23,702.85 points, gaining 48.15 points or 0.20 per cent. Despite the buoyant start in trading hours, market experts believe that institutional investment trends and upcoming derivative contract expirations pr...

May 21, 2026 4:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid West Asia tension

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday as losses in IT, FMCG and financial stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid continued monitoring of the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The Nifty settled at 23,654.7, slipping 4.3 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at 75,183.36. Shares of Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Tech Mahindra emerged among the top laggards on the Sensex. On the Nifty index, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra a...

May 21, 2026 9:55 AM

Indian equity markets trade higher in early deals amid positive global cues

Indian equity markets traded higher on Thursday in early deals amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia after Iran said it was reviewing latest proposal to end the conflict. In the morning trade, Sensex jumped as much as 0.83 per cent or 627 points to hit an intraday high of 75,945, while Nifty traded 0.84 per cent or 200 points higher at 23,859. On the sectoral front, realty stocks led the gains, with the Nifty Realty index rising 1.5 per cent. Nifty Cement advanced 1 per cent, while chemic...

May 20, 2026 4:55 PM

Indian markets end higher amid global weakness; autos, financials and oil & gas lead recovery

Indian equity benchmarks closed in the green on Wednesday, managing modest gains despite weakness across major Asian markets, as buying in auto, financial and oil & gas stocks helped domestic indices recover from intraday lows. The BSE Sensex rose 117.54 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 75,318.39, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to close at 23,659. The GIFT Nifty traded at 23,671, indicating steady sentiment in domestic equities. Sectorally, the Nifty Oil &...

May 20, 2026 9:57 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions

Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, mirroring weak global cues from the US and Asian markets amid rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Sensex opened at 74,806.49, down 394.36 points or 0.52 per cent, while Nifty began the session at 23,457.25, slipping 160.75 points or 0.68 per cent. Later in the morning trade, the 30-share index declined as much as 671 points or 0.89 per cent to hit an intraday low of 74,529. Similarly, the Nifty fell 220 points or 0.93 per c...

May 19, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices erased their intra-day gains and closed lower on Tuesday, as weakness in banking, financial and metal stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and continued uncertainty over global capital flows. The Sensex declined 114.19 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 75,200.85. The Nifty settled 31.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 23,618. Among the major laggards in the Nifty index were Titan ...