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January 19, 2026 5:39 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues

Domestic equity benchmarks began the new trading week on a subdued note on Monday, as investor risk appetite weakened amid adverse global cues. The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, both ended the session 0.4 per cent lower. Indian stock markets extended losses from the previous week. So far in 2026, both the Sensex and the Nifty have declined by around 2 per cent. In comparison, the benchmark indices had gained between 8 and 10 per cent in 2025, a performance that was lower than trends see...

January 6, 2026 4:30 PM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses as oil and gas stocks trade lower

Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in oil and gas stocks. Amid impressive corporate updates that had lifted expectations of stronger quarterly earnings, concerns of potential additional tariffs by US weighed on the domestic markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 246 points, or 0.29 per cent to 85,193 and Nifty eased 70 points, or 0.27 per cent to 26,180. Main broad-cap indices performed almost in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100...

January 1, 2026 5:00 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat on first trading day of 2026

Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers. At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped marginally by 32 points, or 0.04 per cent, to settle at 85,188.6. The Nifty, meanwhile, edged higher by 16.95 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 26,146.55. Selling pressure was seen in select heavyweight stocks on the BSE, with ITC, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints and BEL endi...

December 23, 2025 10:27 AM

Indian stock market opens lower; IT stocks lead losses

Indian benchmark equity indices opened in the red on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in IT stocks following a revival in artificial intelligence (AI)-linked stocks in the US. As of 9:30 am, the BSE Sensex was down 159 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 85,407, while the NSE Nifty slipped 32 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 26,139. Broader markets showed mixed trends. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged up 0.07 per cent. Among Nifty stocks, ONGC, Tata Steel an...

November 28, 2025 5:15 PM

Stock market ends flat, a day after Sensex breached 86,000 mark

India's stock indices on Friday ended flat, with the Nifty around 26,200. Benchmark indices entered a consolidation phase in early trade as traders booked profits at higher levels. It came a day after both the benchmark indices touched fresh all-time highs. On Thursday, the Sensex rose over 400 points, or 0.50%, to a record high of 86,055.86, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.40% to hit an all-time high of 26,310.45. However, the Sensex ended at 85,720.38 and the Nifty at 26,215.55. In Friday's morn...

November 21, 2025 10:55 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global tech sell-off and fading fed cut hopes

Indian benchmark indices opened in mild red zone on Friday, amid negative global cues and fading investor hopes of a US Fed rate cut in December. As of 9.25 am, Sensex declined 80 points, or 0.09 per cent at 85,551 and Nifty dipped 15 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,860. The broadcap indices performed in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.30 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 dipped 0.34 per cent. TCS, Asian Paints and NTPC were among the major gainers in the Nifty Pac...

November 20, 2025 11:18 AM

Indian markets open in green; experts see enough global and domestic strength for a record high

The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, supported by strong global cues after Nvidia delivered yet another set of blockbuster numbers, boosting confidence in the AI hyperscaling cycle. The upbeat sentiment pushed both benchmark indices into the green at the opening bell, with investors tracking firm movements in US futures and gains across Asian technology stocks. The Nifty 50 index opened at 26,132.10, rising 79.45 points or 0.30 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began...

November 19, 2025 4:24 PM

Sensex gains 513 points to close above 85,000 on strong buying in IT heavyweights

The domestic equity markets ended in green on Wednesday, staging a robust recovery from early losses amid heavy buying in IT majors and select large-cap stocks. The Sensex closed at 85,186.47, up 513.45 points or 0.61%. The 30-share index opened weak at 84,643.78, slipping below the previous close of 84,673.02. However, strong value buying pushed the index up by more than 700 points from the day’s low, helping it scale an intraday high of 85,236.77. The Nifty 50 settled at 26,052.65, gaining...

November 19, 2025 10:15 AM

Indian stocks open flat amid global tech selloff

Volatility gripped the Indian stock markets on Wednesday as both benchmark indices opened flat, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid weak global cues. The Nifty 50 index opened in the green at 25,918.10, rising 8.05 points (0.03 per cent), while the BSE Sensex began the session in the red at 84,643.78, down 29.24 points or 0.03 per cent. In broader market indices on the NSE, Nifty 100 gained 0.04 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 rose 0.02 per cent, and Nifty Smallcap 100 was up 0.02 per cent....

November 18, 2025 9:51 AM

Sensex, Nifty open flat; experts say volatility to continue as markets inching towards all time high

Domestic equity benchmarks opened with marginal gains on Tuesday, continuing their upward trajectory as positive sentiment kept markets near all-time high levels. The Nifty 50 index began the session at 26,021.80, marking a rise of 8.35 points or 0.03 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 85,042.37, up 91.42 points or 0.11 per cent. The indices are attempting to inch closer to their record levels, with Nifty's all-time high of 26,277.37 and Sensex's peak of 85,978.25, both achieved in Septe...