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August 18, 2026 5:21 PM

Sensex falls 493 points, Nifty declines for sixth straight day as crude oil rises to USD 91/barrel

Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 492.70 points, or 0.63 per cent, to settle at 77,235.46, registering its third day of decline. During the fag-end of trade, it tanked 493.8 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,234.36. The 50-share NSE Nifty declin...

August 3, 2026 5:17 PM

Sensex jumps 544 points, Nifty gains 391 as crude oil prices decline

Domestic equity benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Monday, supported by a decline in crude oil prices, renewed foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a stronger rupee, while investors remained focused on the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming monetary policy decision. The BSE Sensex settled at 78,639.03, up 544.39 points or 0.70 per cent, while the Nifty 50 closed at 24,774.30, gaining 390.70 points or 1.60 per cent. According to market experts, easing crude oil prices boosted...

July 27, 2026 5:30 PM

Indian markets snap five-day losing streak on easing US-Iran tension, Sensex, NIfty end 1% up

Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Monday, snapping a five-session losing streak, as easing tensions between the United States and Iran triggered a decline in crude oil prices, boosting investor sentiment globally. Lower crude prices, which are seen as positive for India's import-dependent economy, along with favourable global cues, supported broad-based buying across sectors. Sectorally, all indices traded in the green, with Nifty IT emerging as the top gainer, surging 2.34 per cent...

July 22, 2026 2:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over rising crude prices, new US tariff plan

The Indian equity markets posted notable losses early on Wednesday, weighed down by the US-Iran conflict and rising Brent crude prices. Sensex lost 371 points, or 0.48 per cent, to reach 77,097 in morning trade while Nifty shed 106 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 24,081. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 lost 0.16 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dipped 0.33 per cent. Sectoral indices on NSE traded mostly in red, led by losses ...

July 21, 2026 4:06 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for 2nd session as IT, PSU bank stocks drag markets

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, dragged down by losses in information technology and public sector banking stocks as investors remained cautious amid continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Sensex declined 238.41 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 77,470.11, while the Nifty fell 51 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 24,187.70. Among the Nifty constituents, HDFC Bank, Infosys and State Bank of India emerged as the top ...

July 20, 2026 4:42 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid selling in financial stocks

Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, weighed down by losses in banking and financial stocks as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. The Sensex declined 443 points, or 0.57 per cent, to settle at 77,708.52, while the Nifty fell 96 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 24,238.50. Selling pressure was largely concentrated in heavyweight banking and financial stocks, with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki India emerging a...

July 17, 2026 10:16 AM

Indian equity markets rise in early trade as IT, auto stocks advance

Domestic equity markets traded higher in the morning session on Friday, with benchmark indices gaining around half a per cent each despite weak global cues, led by buying in IT and auto stocks. In early trade, Sensex climbed 363 points or 0.47 per cent to 77,550, while Nifty advanced 100 points or 0.43 per cent to 24,176. Sectorally, IT stocks led the gains, with the Nifty IT index surging nearly 2 per cent, followed by Nifty Auto, which rose 0.83 per cent, and Nifty Private Bank, which gained...

July 15, 2026 10:46 AM

Indian equity markets open higher on positive global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday amid positive global cues after gains across Wall Street and Asian markets. Sensex opened at 77,192.76, up more than 100 points or 0.18 per cent, while Nifty started the session at 24,085.85, gaining 33.80 points or 0.14 per cent. Sector-wise, financial and banking stocks led the gains in early trade, while information technology shares remained under pressure. Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank emerged as the top gainer, rising around ...

July 14, 2026 4:51 PM

Sensex falls over 560 points, Nifty slips to 24,052; US-Iran conflict weigh on Dalal Street

The Indian equity markets extended losses in Tuesday's trading session, with the Sensex falling over 560 points and Nifty settling at around 24,000 level. Investor sentiment weakened after escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, sparked by intensified US-Iran attacks, pushed crude oil prices to a one-month high and led to widespread selling across sectors. Sensex closed lower at 77,054.94, down 561.46 points or 0.72 per cent, likewise, Nifty ended in the red at 24,052.05, down 158.95 points or...

July 10, 2026 10:40 AM

Sensex jumps over 700 points, Nifty reclaims 24,000 on positive global cues

Indian equity markets opened on a positive note on Friday, with the Sensex surging more than 700 points and the Nifty trading above the 24,000 mark after Thursday's range-bound session. Strong earnings from heavyweight companies, positive global cues and other supportive factors boosted investor sentiment. The Sensex opened at 77,395.63 and touched an intraday high of 77,526.85, compared with its previous close of 76,741.82. The Nifty opened at 24,124.70 against its previous close of 23,962...