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 22, 2026 10:20 AM

Sensex, Nifty open marginally higher over crude price correction

The Indian equity markets inched up slightly on Tuesday morning, tracking positive global cues and a correction in global crude prices. As of 9.20 am, Sensex added 64 points, or 0.10 per cent, to reach 74,914 and Nifty gained 34 points, or 0.15 per cent, to reach 23,449. Main broad-cap indices outperformed gains of the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 added 0.33 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advanced 0.4 per cent. Sectoral indices on NSE traded in green except Nifty IT down 1...

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...

September 16, 2026 5:57 PM

Markets rebound on value buying; Sensex climbs nearly 333 pts, Nifty ends above 23,200

Indian equity markets closed higher on Wednesday, in line with gains across regional markets, as expectations around the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision supported investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,217.60, gaining 99 points, or 0.43 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 74,336.45, up 332.63 points, or 0.45 per cent. Large-cap stocks led domestic market gains, with buying interest seen in banking, FMCG and automobile stocks. However, IT stocks witnessed profit b...

September 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Nifty closes at 24,055, Sensex slips marginally amid global uncertainties keeping investors cautious

Benchmark domestic indices ended marginally lower on Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher crude oil prices and concerns over elevated global interest rates kept investors cautious, despite stronger-than-expected domestic economic growth. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed at 24,055.80, down 24.60 points or 0.10 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 76,944.28, lower by 12.99 points or 0.02 per cent. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors weighed India's s...

September 1, 2026 10:20 AM

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in early trade amid crude price rise, global concerns

Equity benchmarks traded subdued in early trade on Tuesday tracking weak global cues as Asian markets remained under pressure amid rising geopolitical concerns and higher US bond yields. In early deals, Sensex hit an intraday low of 76,835, down 121 points or 0.15 per cent, while Nifty was at 24,027.80, lower by 52.60 points or 0.21 per cent from the previous close. Sectorally, FMCG, metal, media and auto stocks were among top gainers, while realty, financial services, healthcare and pharma st...

August 27, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty post notable losses over global tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday, with the Sensex falling 539 points and Nifty declining 0.48 per cent, as expiry-led volatility and continued uncertainty over a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East weighed on market sentiment. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,933.59, down 539.35 points or 0.70 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,090.85, declining 116.90 points or 0.48 per cent. Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said markets are likely...