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Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

As of 9.30 am, the Sensex declined 159 points, or 0.19 per cent to 85,407 and the Nifty lost 32 points, or 0.13 per cent to 26,139. Main broad cap indices showed divergent trends, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.18 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.07 per cent.

1 day ago

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2 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75% each

The Sensex closed at 85,567.48, rising by 638.12 points, or 0.75 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty settled at 26,161.60, up 195.20 points, marking a gain of 0.75 per cent. "Nifty closed the session on a strong note after confirming a breakout above the 26,050–26,100 zone, validating a double-bottom pattern and reinforcing the ongoing daily uptrend," experts said.

2 days ago

RBI may cut repo rate to 5 pc in upcoming MPC meet: Report

"We see scope for a final 25bps rate cut in February or April 2026. Given the dovish policy guidance, we cannot rule out the possibility of a final 25bps rate cut in Feb'26 meeting to 5 per cent repo rate, even as the timing of final rate cut is usually difficult to call," the report said.

2 days ago

The report from JM Financial noted that the rupee depreciated about 6 per cent in 2025 compared to the historical average annual depreciation of roughly 3.5 per cent, citing FII outflows and trade‑deal overhang with the US.

Indian rupee rises for 2nd session amid RBI interventions

Analysts noted that volatility remains the main focus amidst rupee's comeback and follow‑through in RBI actions and global dollar moves remains crucial in near future. Currency market watchers said 89.20 has emerged as a crucial level and a sustained break below this could open the door toward the 88.50–88.30 zone in the near term.

2 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end lower on weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open in green zone amid positive global cues

Analysts noted that market is likely heading for a year-end rally. The rupee's sharp reversal and FIIs' cash market purchases can accelerate this rally, as they lead to short covering, pushing benchmark indices higher. The Goldilocks domestic economic set up and potential earnings growth uptrend can support a market upturn, they added.

2 days ago

Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street. The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Top 6 firms add Rs 75,257 crore in market value

The benchmark Sensex fell 338.3 points, or 0.39 per cent, during the week -- reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. Among the major gainers, Tata Consultancy Services saw its market valuation rise by Rs 22,594.96 crore to Rs 11,87,673.41 crore.

3 days ago

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India among Asia-Pacific's most resilient real estate markets despite global uncertainty: Report

While the Asia-Pacific economy is expected to moderate in 2026 amid changing trade policies and cautious capital flows, India's property market is set to benefit from sustained demand and relatively stable conditions.

3 days ago

RBI policy, auto sales and US data likely to drive stock market next week

IIP data, rupee movement and global cues likely to drive Sensex, Nifty next week

Commenting on Nifty outlook, experts said that "on the upside, immediate resistance is placed at 26,000, followed by 26,200 and 26,400." They added that on the downside, support is seen at 25,900 and then 25,800, with a break below 25,700 likely to attract additional selling pressure.

3 days ago

Indian markets remain resilient raising Rs 9.7 lakh crore in H1 FY26: Report

As many as 122 new listings including 54 on the mainboard and 68 on the SME platform added about Rs 4.1 lakh crore in market capitalisation, the exchange said rounding up the market activity in 2025.

4 days ago

Sensex projected to touch 94,000 by 2026 end, worst is over for Indian equities: Report

Indian markets remain resilient raising Rs 9.7 lakh crore in H1 FY26: Report

As many as 122 new listings including 54 on the mainboard and 68 on the SME platform added about Rs 4.1 lakh crore in market capitalisation, the exchange said rounding up the market activity in 2025.

5 days ago

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end higher as strong rupee lift market sentiment

It touched an intra-day high of 85,067.50 before closing 447.55 points higher, or 0.5 per cent up, at 84,929. The Nifty also saw a firm trend. The index climbed to a high of 25,993 during the day and finally settled at 25,966, ending 151 points higher.

5 days ago

Indian stock markets open higher amid positive global cues

The Nifty index was also higher, quoting at 25,926.90, up 104 points or 0.4 per cent. The index continues to trade within the 25,700–25,900 range, reflecting trader indecision.

5 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end flat as IT gains fail to offset broader market losses

However, the momentum faded in the latter half of the session and the index closed 78 points lower at 84,482. With this, the Sensex ended in the red for the fourth consecutive session and has lost about 785 points over the last four trading days.

6 days ago

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