July 18, 2025 4:37 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid selling in banking, IT sectors

Indian equity markets ended lower on Friday as investors reacted to weak Q1 earnings in the banking and IT sectors, coupled with sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and global trade uncertainties. The BSE Sensex fell 501.51 points, or 0.61 per cent, to close at 81,757.73, while the NSE Nifty declined 143.05 points, or 0.57 per cent, to settle at 24,968.40. The 30-share Sensex opened on a weak note at 82,193.62 and slipped further to an intra-day low of 81,608.13 amid broad-ba...

July 17, 2025 4:43 PM

Sensex, Nifty decline as IT and banking stocks drag

India’s benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by selling in information technology and banking stocks amid weak Q1 earnings and concerns over foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows linked to global trade uncertainties. The BSE Sensex closed at 82,259.24, down 375.24 points or 0.45 percent, while the NSE Nifty slipped 100.60 points or 0.40 percent to settle at 25,111.45. “Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower as investors exercised caution amid subdued Q1 ...

July 16, 2025 2:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid mixed global cues

Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat note on Wednesday, reflecting weakness in Asian markets and investor caution ahead of corporate earnings releases and key global trade developments. At the start of the trading session, the BSE Sensex opened at 82,534.66, down 36.24 points, while the Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 0.80 points to open at 25,196.60. In early trade, market breadth remained moderately positive, with 1,271 stocks advancing, 818 declining, and 171 rema...

July 9, 2025 5:02 PM

Indian stock market settles lower amid selling in IT and metal stocks

The Indian stock markets closed lower after a volatile session on Wednesday amid selling in the IT and metals stocks, especially in Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc. Sensex settled at 83,536.08, down 176.43 points or 0.21 per cent. The 30-share index opened in negative territory at 83,625.89 against the last session's closing of 83,712.51. However, it showed some volatility, hitting an intra-day high at 83,781.36 before closing. Nifty fell 46.40 points or 0.18 per cent to end the session at 25,476.1...

July 3, 2025 4:40 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid consolidation, investors await India-US trade deal

The Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday after a day of cautious trading, as late selling pressure erased earlier gains. Investors remained watchful amid hopes of a possible trade agreement between the US and India. The Sensex touched an intra-day high of 83,850 in early trade but eventually closed 170.22 points or 0.2 per cent lower at 83,239.7. Similarly, the Nifty also slipped by 48.1 points or 0.19 per cent, settling at 25,405.3 by the end of the session. Markets traded volatile on...

July 2, 2025 4:26 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as investors turn cautious over Trump’s tariff deadline

The stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious due to US President Donald Trump's firm stand on the upcoming tariff deadline. The nervousness led to a risk-off mood among investors, pulling the benchmark indices lower. After rising to an intra-day high of 83,935.29, the Sensex lost momentum and closed at 83,409.69, down 287.6 points or 0.34 per cent. The Nifty also declined by 88.45 points or 0.35 per cent to end the day at 25,453.4. "Mixed global cues, p...

June 26, 2025 4:06 PM

Sensex surges 1,000 points; banking and heavyweight stocks gain

The Indian stock markets closed on a strong note on Thursday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surging over 1 per cent each, led by gains in banking and heavyweight stocks. The benchmark index reflected strong investor confidence, underpinned by the apparent stability of the Middle East ceasefire, which has eased concerns over potential supply chain disruptions. The Sensex jumped 1,000.36 points, or 1.21 per cent, to settle at 83,755.87. During the session, the index touched an intra-da...

June 25, 2025 4:21 PM

Sensex, Nifty rise for 2nd day as geopolitical tensions ease, oil prices fall

Indian stock markets extended their gains for the second straight day on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in media and technology shares. Investors were relieved after crude oil prices dropped and tensions between Iran and Israel eased following a ceasefire. The Sensex closed 700.4 points higher at 82,755.51, gaining 0.85 per cent. The Nifty also rose by 200.40 points to settle at 25,244.75, up 0.8 per cent. Titan Company, M&M, Infosys, Power Grid, TCS and Bharti Airtel emerged a...

June 24, 2025 4:05 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid Iran-Israel truce tensions

The Indian stock markets ended Tuesday on a positive note, even though benchmark indices gave up most of their early gains due to fresh geopolitical concerns. After rising over 1 per cent in early trade, both the Sensex and Nifty settled with modest gains as news emerged of a possible breach in the newly announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel. The Sensex had touched an intra-day high of 83,018.16 but later pared its gains and closed at 82,055.11. It still ended the day with a gain of 158....