May 6, 2026 4:09 PM

Benchmark indices extend gains; Sensex up 941 pts, Nifty advances 298 pts

Indian markets closed in green as Indian benchmark indices sustained the positive momentum to end Wednesday's trading session with gains. The BSE Sensex finished the day at 77,958.52 points, marking an increase of 940.73 points or 1.22 per cent. The NSE Nifty 50 followed a similar trajectory, closing at 24,330.95 points, up by 298.15 points or 1.24 per cent. At the closing bell, Indigo (+6.72%), Trent (+4.09%), and Asian Paint (+3.81%) were the biggest gainers whereas, Reliance (-1.72%), HCL T...

April 28, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty close the day in red amid FII selling and elevated crude oil prices

The Indian equity market closed in the red on Tuesday as indices struggled to maintain momentum against a backdrop of global volatility and persistent selling by foreign investors. The BSE Sensex finished the trading session at 76,886.91 points, registering a decline of 416.72 points or 0.54 per cent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 ended the day at 23,995.70 points, down by 97.00 points or 0.40 per cent. As of filing this report, Brent Crude is currently trading at USD 111.30, reflecting a positi...

April 21, 2026 11:15 AM

Sensex nears 79,000 on softer crude, easing geopolitical tensions

The Indian stock markets traded higher in early deals on Tuesday, supported by hopes of a peace deal between the United States and Iran, along with a decline in crude oil prices. Sensex rose 0.56 per cent, or 445 points, to hit an intra-day high of 78,966, while Nifty climbed 0.48 per cent or 118 points to 24,483, amid buying in realty, banking, metal, consumer durables and chemical stocks. Sectorally, Nifty Realty, Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Metal, Nifty Consumer Durables, Nifty PSU Bank, Nift...