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October 30, 2026 4:13 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT, pharma stocks lead rally

Indian equity benchmarks closed in positive territory for the second straight session on Friday, driven by buying in IT and pharma counters, while broader markets remained under pressure. The Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 74,459.53, while the Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 23,053.10. Commenting on the Nifty technical outlook, experts said that after a few sessions of consolidation, the index witnessed a breakout, closing above the cru...

October 30, 2026 10:05 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat amid weak global cues; IT stocks buck trend

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a flat note on Friday, tracking cautious global sentiment and elevated crude oil prices. Sensex opened at 74,199.69, up 48.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while Nifty opened at 22,964.50, up 27.75 points or 0.12 per cent. Sectoral trends in early trade were largely negative with Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty Cement hit hardest and declined nearly 1 per cent each. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal and MidSmall Financial Services decreased by over 0.5 per cent. FMCG, P...

October 28, 2026 4:58 PM

Sensex ends in red on selling in IT stocks, rising crude oil prices

Benchmark stock index Sensex fell by 352 points and Nifty closed below 22,700 on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in IT shares and blue-chip Reliance Industries amid rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened lower and tanked 995 points to the day’s low of 72,603.57 in morning deals. The barometer later recovered some of the losses to settle at 73,246.03, down by 352.64 points, or 0.48 per cent. The 50-share NSE Nif...

October 28, 2026 10:12 AM

Sensex falls nearly 700 points as rising crude prices, FPI outflows weigh on markets

Indian equity benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling nearly 700 points and the Nifty slipping below the 22,600 mark amid rising crude oil prices and continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. At the opening, the BSE Sensex stood at 72,907.65, down 691.02 points, or 0.94 per cent, from its previous close of 73,598.67. The index had opened at 73,253.44. The NSE Nifty 50 traded at 22,566.45, declining 183.30 points, or 0.81 per cent, from its previou...

October 27, 2026 4:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat as pharma, realty stocks shine

Indian benchmark equity indices ended Tuesday's trading session on a muted note, with the Sensex and Nifty closing largely flat amid mixed sectoral trends and a strong rally in broader markets. The Sensex settled at 73,598.87, down 8.08 points, or 0.01 per cent, while the Nifty ended at 22,749.75, lower by 3.45 points, or 0.02 per cent. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the Nifty index managed to close above its 20 DMA and 200 WMA on the daily chart after briefly slippi...

October 26, 2026 4:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher in volatile trade; metal and pharma stocks lead gains

Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Monday after a choppy trading session, supported by gains in metal, pharmaceutical and healthcare stocks, while broader markets also staged a strong recovery from intra-day lows. The Sensex rose 0.66 per cent, or 482 points, to settle at 73,606.75. The Nifty advanced 0.68 per cent to close at 22,753.20. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the Nifty closed above its 20-day SMA and reclaimed the 200-week SMA, improving the immediate ...

October 24, 2026 11:38 AM

Indian equities extend losses as Brent crude hits six-month high

Indian equity markets extended their losses during the holiday-shortened week, as rising crude oil prices and persistent selling pressure weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined around 2.4 per cent during the week, while the BSE Sensex fell approximately 2.2 per cent. Both benchmark indices extended their losing streak to four consecutive trading sessions. The selling pressure also affected broader markets, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks witnessing sharper declines as investors...

October 23, 2026 4:36 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Geopolitical Concerns Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment and prompted a risk-off mood across the market. The Sensex ended 125.56 points, or 0.17 per cent, lower at 73,123.83, while the Nifty declined 87.65 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 22,600.00. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the recovery from the intra-day low indicates demand around 22,400–22,500, but ...

October 23, 2026 10:10 AM

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as IT Stocks Lead Gains Despite Weak Global Cues

Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, supported by buying in information technology (IT) stocks and positive domestic cues, despite weakness in global markets. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,665.64, gaining over 400 points, or 0.57 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 began trading at 22,742.20, up 54.55 points, or 0.24 per cent. Sectorally, IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty IT index rising nearly 3 per cent in morning trade. The Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom index advanced...

October 22, 2026 4:23 PM

Sensex, Nifty Extend Losing Streak as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Sentiment

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower for the third consecutive session on Thursday as a rise in crude oil prices heightened concerns over the inflation outlook and dampened investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 460.30 points, or 0.62 per cent, to close at 73,249.39, while the Nifty fell 123.70 points, or 0.54 per cent, to settle at 22,687.65. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the index managed to close above its 200-WMA following the CAS session; however, the o...