October 7, 2026 4:27 PM

Sensex falls, snaps 2-day rally as RBI policy stance, high crude prices dent sentiment

Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Sensex down 429 points after two straight days of gains, as the RBI raised the key policy rate for the first time in nearly four years. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59 per cent, to settle at 72,638.70 with 26 of its constituents closing lower and four higher. During the day, Sensex lost 599.09 points, or 0.81 per cent, to hit a low of 72,468.72. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.05 points, or 0.76 per cent, to en...

August 31, 2026 4:21 PM

Stock markets decline amid renewed tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices

Stock markets closed lower on Monday due to selling in IT and FMCG shares as renewed tensions in West Asia triggered a rally in crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40 per cent, to settle at 76,957.27 with 20 of its constituents ending lower and 10 with gains. During the day, it tanked 513.19 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 76,751.32. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 95.25 points, or 0.39 per cent, to end at 24,080.40. Weak trends in global markets and foreign fun...