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Sensex, Nifty end higher amid election results volatility

Indian equity benchmarks — the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 — ended higher on Monday but trimmed early gains amid volatility linked to ongoing election results. The Sensex rose 356 points to 77,269.40, while the Nifty gained 121.75 points to settle at 24,119.30.

May 4, 2026

Sensex jumps 833 points, Nifty up 1.03% amid soft oil, de-escalation hopes, poll trends

Sensex surged as much as 833 points or 1.08 per cent to hit an intraday high of 77,746.79 in early deals, while Nifty touched 24,245.85, up 250 points or 1.03 per cent.

May 4, 2026

Weak global cues, oil price, FII data likely to drive D-Street next week

Indian markets are expected to stay cautious next week due to weak global signals, rising crude oil prices, and continued foreign fund outflows. Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended lower in the last session, dragged by oil-sensitive stocks as crude prices remained above $100 per barrel.

May 3, 2026

Gold and silver prices hit record high this week amid global uncertainty

Gold dips 0.81 pc this week over waning hopes of Fed rate cuts

Gold prices declined 0.81% this week as fading hopes of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and stalled US–Iran negotiations weighed on sentiment. Higher US inflation and rising energy costs signalled that interest rates may remain elevated, putting pressure on non-yielding assets like gold.

May 2, 2026

Nifty, Sensex dip nearly 0.75 pc this week amid geopolitical tensions

Indian equity markets ended the week lower, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex slipping around 0.75% amid persistent FII selling and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. Nifty closed at 23,997, while Sensex settled at 76,913.

May 1, 2026

Gold holds steady amid easing US-Iran tensions; silver gains on MCX

Gold, silver rise up to 2 pc amid crude oil surge, West Asia tensions

Gold and silver prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid a surge in crude oil prices and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Safe-haven demand pushed gold up over 1% during the session, while silver gained up to 2%.

Apr 30, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid rising crude oil prices

The Nifty fell 0.74% to close at 23,997.55, while the Sensex declined 0.75% to 76,913.50. Weak global sentiment due to concerns over supply disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz weighed on markets.

Apr 30, 2026

Sensex, Nifty fall nearly 1 pc as oil surge weighs on sentiment

Sensex dropped about 700 points to 76,759.37, while Nifty slipped over 200 points to 23,943.45. The decline was broad-based, led by auto, banking, metal, FMCG, and realty stocks. Heavyweights like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors PV, Axis Bank, and M&M were among the top losers.

Apr 30, 2026

Gold, silver trade on firm note ahead of US Fed decision

Gold and silver traded on a firm but cautious note ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision, with both metals moving within a narrow range amid global uncertainty. Silver showed relatively stronger momentum but remained volatile.

Apr 29, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid global uncertainty

The Nifty closed at 24,177.65, up 0.76 per cent or 181.95 points, while the Sensex settled at 77,496.36, gaining 0.79 per cent or 609.45 points.

Apr 29, 2026

Sensex, Nifty gain in early trade despite geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened higher on Wednesday, rising over 0.5% in early trade despite escalating geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Gains were driven by strong buying in auto, chemicals, realty, energy, and IT stocks

Apr 29, 2026

Markets end lower as crude oil surge weighs; mid, small caps outperform

Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower on Tuesday as a surge in crude oil prices amid US-Iran tensions dampened investor sentiment. Banking and IT stocks led the decline, while oil & gas and metal stocks gained.

Apr 28, 2026

Will Coinbase's USDC-INR Fix India's P2P Scam Crisis — Or Just Shift The Problem?

Coinbase's launch of the USDC-INR trading pair marks a significant step toward creating a regulated, compliant entry point for crypto users in India. By enabling KYC-verified users to directly convert rupees into USDC, the move aims to reduce reliance on risky peer-to-peer (P2P) markets that have long been exploited by scams.

Apr 28, 2026

Indian stock markets trade lower amid US-Iran tensions, surging crude

The Sensex fell around 330 points while the Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark in early trade. Banking, pharma, and FMCG stocks led the decline, though broader markets like midcaps and smallcaps showed resilience and traded in the green.

Apr 28, 2026

Stock market cheers India-New Zealand FTA as Sensex ends 639 points higher

Indian stock markets closed strongly higher, with the Sensex rising 639 points and Nifty gaining 194 points, driven by positive sentiment after the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was finalised. The deal removes or reduces tariffs on most bilateral trade, boosting investor confidence.

Apr 27, 2026

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