Sensex, Nifty post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions

Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) The Indian equity markets saw sharp losses on Friday, amid the ongoing US–Israel and Iran war which entered seventh day. At the closing bell, Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent to settle at 78,918. Nifty dipped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Nifty bank experienced […]
Sensex slumps to 10-month low, Nifty slides over 6-month low amid Middle East tensions

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the growing conflict between the United States and Iran. The uncertainty kept traders on edge and triggered selling across sectors. The Nifty ended the day 1.6 per cent […]
BSE gets SEBI nod to launch derivatives on Sensex Next 30 index

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) The Bombay Stock Exchange has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch derivatives contracts on the BSE Sensex Next 30 index. The exchange shared the update in a notice on Wednesday, saying it will introduce cash-settled monthly index futures and monthly index options on the new […]
Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices staged a strong late rally on Monday, snapping the two-day losing streak, as buying in banking stocks lifted market sentiment. The 30-share Sensex ended 650.39 points, or 0.79 per cent, higher at 83,277.15. The broader Nifty rose 211.65 points, or 0.83 per cent, to close at 25,682.75. Commenting […]
Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag market

Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday as heavy selling in major IT stocks pulled the benchmark indices into negative territory. Weak sentiment in the technology sector outweighed gains seen in select banking and finance stocks. The Sensex closed at 83,674.92, slipping 558.72 points, or 0.66 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty […]
Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors turn cautious ahead of CPI data

Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The Indian equity markets traded flat on Wednesday, breaking a streak of three consecutive gains, as investors traded with caution ahead of the CPI data. At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 40 points, or 0.05 per cent to settle at 84,233. The Nifty surged 18 points, or 0.07 per cent, […]
Sensex, Nifty post moderate gains amid strong domestic earnings cues

Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) The Indian equity markets posted moderate gains on Tuesday, rising for the third consecutive session, supported by strong Q3 earnings data from select companies. At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 208 points, or 0.25 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 67 points, or 0.26 per cent, to […]
Sensex, Nifty end in green after positive cues from RBI MPC meet

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian equity markets closed the week higher on Friday, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revised its growth projection of the economy upwards for H1 FY27. At the closing bell, Sensex gained 266 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 83,580. Nifty surged 50 points, or 0.20 per […]
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid weak global cues

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended lower on Monday as heavy selling in select heavyweight stocks dragged the benchmarks down, while global cues also remained cautious. The decline was largely led by stock-specific pressure after quarterly results from major companies such as Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank, which emerged as the […]
Sensex, Nifty likely to be stock-specific in 2026, not broad-based: Report

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) India’s equity market narrative in 2026 is expected to move away from broad-based rallies and shift towards selective, fundamentals-driven opportunities, as investors grapple with elevated valuations and uneven global growth, a new report said on Wednesday. While strong domestic macro conditions and a gradual earnings recovery remain supportive, the data […]