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RBI policy, US-Iran tensions and oil spike likely to drive stock market next week

Market sentiment has been impacted by rising United States–Iran tensions, a surge in crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows, and a weakening rupee. While markets saw a brief midweek recovery as fears eased slightly, volatility remained high.

6 hours ago

Gold and silver prices tumble over 4 pc as West Asia tensions ease

gold slips 17% from record high despite west asia conflict

The COMEX gold price settled at $4,679.70 per ounce, while on the domestic front, MCX gold closed at Rs 1,49,650 per 10 grams.

1 day ago

Gold, silver surge up to 6 pc amid fresh West Asia developments

Gold falls ₹3,500, silver slumps ₹9,000 amid weak global trends, strong dollar and rising geopolitical tensions

Gold prices fell ₹3,500 while silver slumped ₹9,000 in India on April 2 amid weak global trends, a stronger US dollar, and geopolitical tensions. Analysts cite rising oil prices and uncertainty over West Asia as key factors driving the sharp decline in precious metals.

2 days ago

The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Stock markets end lower for 6th straight week over West Asia conflict

Sensex ended at 73,319.55 on Thursday, down 263.67 points or 0.35 per cent, compared to the previous Friday's close. Nifty 50 settled at 22,713.10, a decline of 106.50 points or 0.46 per cent on a week-on-week basis.

2 days ago

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

The Nifty closed 0.15 per cent higher, gaining 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10. The Sensex also ended in the green, rising 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent to finish at 73,319.55.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

The Nifty closed 0.15 per cent higher, gaining 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10. The Sensex also ended in the green, rising 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent to finish at 73,319.55.

3 days ago

Indian equities open sharply lower as Trump's West Asia remarks dent sentiment

Sensex opened at 72,262, down 872 points or 1.19 per cent, while the Nifty fell 1.31 per cent or around 300 points to open at 22,383.40. Both the indices fell further as trading progressed in early hours.

3 days ago

Sensex, Nifty start FY27 on positive note, snap 2-day losing streak

The Nifty settled at 22,679.40, up 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the Sensex rose 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to end at 73,134.34.

4 days ago

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

Stock markets surge over 2 pc in early trade amid Iran war de-escalation hopes

The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43.

4 days ago

Gold loans top retail credit market in India, account for 36 pc volume: Report

Gold loans have become the largest segment in India's retail credit market, representing 36% of loan volumes and around 40% by value, driven by rising gold prices and consumer preference for secured borrowing, according to a TransUnion CIBIL report

5 days ago

Rupee falls 9.88 per cent in FY26, biggest drop in 14 years amid oil surge, dollar strength and West Asia conflict pressures

The Indian rupee fell 9.88% in FY26, marking its steepest annual decline in 14 years, driven by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, and a strong US dollar. Geopolitical tensions and tariffs further pressured the currency, despite RBI intervention, with volatility expected to persist in the coming fiscal year.

5 days ago

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end FY26 on weak note as Middle East tensions trigger sharp sell-off

The benchmark Nifty fell sharply by 2.14 per cent, or 488.20 points, to close at 22,331.40. Similarly, the Sensex dropped 2.22 per cent, or 1,635.67 points, ending the session at 71,947.55.

6 days ago

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

Rupee opens 1 pc higher against US dollar on RBI measures

The Indian rupee strengthened by over 1% in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India imposed limits on banks' net open positions in the forex market to curb speculation. The rupee rose to 93.59 per US dollar, supported by expectations of reduced dollar demand due to these restrictions.

6 days ago

Indian stock markets tumble over 1 pc as West Asia tensions escalate

Sensex opened at 72,565, down over 1,000 points or 1.38 per cent, while Nifty started Monday's session at 22,549, slipping 267 points or around 1 per cent.

6 days ago

NCLAT upholds NCLT Powers, dismisses BSE plea on defreezing demat accounts

This follows cases involving Future Corporate Resources and Liz Traders and Agents, whose accounts were frozen for non-payment of listing fees and regulatory non-compliance. The NCLAT clarified that such actions are integral to the insolvency resolution process.

7 days ago

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