October 5, 2026 10:13 AM

Sensex jumps over 400 points, Nifty crosses 22,500 as markets snap 8-day losing streak

The Indian equity markets rebounded on Monday with Sensex gaining over 400 points and Nifty hovering over 22,500. Both indices opened with a gap-up, snapping the 8-day losing streak, with Nifty PSU Bank emerging as a major gainer during the early morning trade.    Sensex opened at 72,340.95 and was trading at around 72,362.54, up 452.84 points or 0.63 per cent against the previous close of 71,909.70. Likewise, Nifty opened at 22,532.40 and was trading at around 22,543.05, up 121.10 points or...

September 29, 2026 4:15 PM

Stock markets fall for second day as elevated oil prices, foreign fund outflows weigh

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the second day on Tuesday as elevated crude oil prices triggered by uncertainty over the West Asia situation and foreign fund outflows weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 242.65 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 72,529.07. During the day, it slumped 707.72 points, or 0.97 per cent, to 72,064. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 64.05 points, or 0.28 per cent, to end at 22,716.20. From the 30 Sensex firms, Ti...

September 25, 2026 4:29 PM

Stock markets bounce back on value buying; Sensex rises 315 pts

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday after value buying in blue-chip banking, oil & gas, and auto shares following recent sharp losses.   The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 315.20 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 73,895.74 with 19 of its constituents ending higher and 11 down. During the day, it hit a high of 73,968.05 and a low of 73,477.77, gyrating 490.28 points. The index had slid to an over three-month low in the previous session.   The 50-share NSE Nift...

September 25, 2026 10:07 AM

Sensex, Nifty open with marginal gains amid mixed global cues

The Indian equity markets opened with marginal gains early on Friday as elevated crude oil prices, high US bond yields and selling in IT stocks weighed on investors' sentiment.   After losses in the previous session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 86 points to 73,672.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 18.80 points to 23,080.45.   However, the BSE benchmark later quoted 12.95 points down at 73,568.22, and the Nifty dipped 16.75 points to trade at 23,049.40.   Among the 30 ...

September 24, 2026 5:39 PM

Sensex closes in red, Nifty settles below 23,100 on spike in crude oil

Benchmark indices fell on Thursday, with the Sensex ending 1,247.71 points down and the Nifty declining to 23,063, following a spike in crude oil prices and selling in blue-chip Reliance Industries and bank stocks.   Weak global trends also dampened investor sentiment.   The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 1,247.71 points, or 1.67 per cent, to settle at 73,580.54.    The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 383.70 points, or 1.64 per cent, to end at 23,063.10.   Among the 30 Sensex firms, 29 ende...

September 24, 2026 10:23 AM

Sensex opens in red, Nifty below 23,300 points

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened in red on Thursday as crude oil prices surged above the USD 100 per barrel mark.   Selling in banks, NBFC stocks and weak trends in global markets also dented markets' sentiment.   The 30-share BSE Sensex lost 632.68 points to 74,189.55 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 216.15 points to 23,222.55.   Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance dropped 4.75 per cent, while Bajaj Finserv declined 3.49 per cent.   Axis Bank, InterGlobe ...

September 21, 2026 9:56 AM

Sensex jumps over 400 points, Nifty holds above 23,360 as crude oil prices ease

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Monday despite muted cues from GIFT Nifty, as easing oil prices supported sentiment, with the Sensex gaining over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 23,360. Sensex opened at 74,535.18 and was trading at around 74,718.49, up 423.53 points or 0.57% against the previous close of 74,294.96 at around 9:27 AM. Nifty opened at 23,330.20 and was trading at around 23,376.15, up 29.75 points or 0.13% against the previous close of 23,346.40 at the same time. ...

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...

August 7, 2026 4:55 PM

India’s investor base crosses 13.2 crore, becomes younger and more diverse: NSE

India's investor base is becoming younger, more geographically diverse and increasingly inclusive, with the median age of investors declining from 38 years in March 2020 to 33 years in June 2026, according to the National Stock Exchange's (NSE) latest 'Market Ki Pulse' report. The report said the country's investor base is expanding beyond traditional market hubs while witnessing rising participation from young investors. It noted that investors below the age of 30 now account for 37.9 per cent...