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Nifty, Sensex trim losses amid last leg buying; defence stocks shine

Indian stock markets fall sharply amid IT rout, West Asia tensions this week

Geopolitical risks, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, drove oil prices up over 15%, adding pressure on market sentiment. Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers, while strong domestic inflows helped limit deeper losses.

Apr 25, 2026

Beyond Volume: Why Reserve Concentration Signals Trust

Binance dominates the 2026 Q1 CEX market, holding $153 billion in reserves and 73.5% of major exchange capital as a primary indicator of institutional and retail trust.

Apr 25, 2026

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence over compliance lapses

Paytm payments bank licence cancelled by RBI over serious governance issues

RBI on Friday said it has cancelled the banking licence issued to Paytm Payments Bank Limited. With this, Paytm Payments Bank has been officially barred from conducting any banking business, following years of regulatory friction and persistent non-compliance.

Apr 24, 2026

Sensex falls 983 points, Nifty slips below 24,000 as oil spike hits sentiment

The Sensex dropped 982.71 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 76,681.29, while the Nifty declined 275.10 points, or 1.14 per cent, to settle at 23,897.95.

Apr 24, 2026

Adani Green Energy's Q4 profit jumps 34 pc, capacity expansion fuels growth

Adani Green Energy reported a strong Q4 FY26 performance, with net profit rising 34% year-on-year to ₹514 crore, supported by steady revenue growth and robust EBITDA. The company delivered solid operational results, driven by significant expansion in renewable energy capacity and higher power generation.

Apr 24, 2026

FM Sitharaman warns of 'unprecedented' risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI, says banks must stay vigilant

Banks have been asked to collaborate under the guidance of the Indian Banks' Association to strengthen preparedness. Sitharaman also highlighted India's strong fiscal position, noting it gives the Reserve Bank of India flexibility in policymaking amid global uncertainties.

Apr 24, 2026

Govt Releases List Of 15 Banks Authorised To Import Gold, Silver

Gold and silver prices slip nearly 1 pc amid geopolitical tensions

The decline is attributed to a stronger US dollar, rising bond yields, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, crude oil prices—especially Brent crude—moving above $100 per barrel have heightened inflation concerns, further weighing on precious metals.

Apr 24, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade lower in early deals, IT and pharma stocks under pressure

Sensex was trading at 77,263, down 0.51 per cent or 400 points, while Nifty was down 0.41 per cent, or 100 points, in early trade amid panic selling in IT, financial and pharma stocks. However, support was seen in FMCG and chemical scrips.

Apr 24, 2026

Indians stock markets fall for 2nd day over West Asia tensions

The Sensex dropped 852 points to close at 77,664, while the Nifty fell 205 points to settle at 24,173, with heavy selling in auto, banking, IT, and realty stocks.

Apr 23, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post notable losses amid weak global cues and FII selling

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 671 points, or 0.85 per cent, to reach 77,845 and Nifty dipped 179 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 24,198.

Apr 23, 2026

Markets snap 3-day rally as West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment

Indian equity markets ended lower, snapping a three-day rally as geopolitical tensions in West Asia and weakness in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. The Nifty fell 0.81% to 24,378.10, while the Sensex declined 0.95% to 78,516.49.

Apr 22, 2026

Sensex eyes 79,000 milestone amid cooling oil prices & diplomatic hopes

Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty climbed in early Tuesday trade, fueled by declining crude oil prices and reports of potential US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan. The Sensex jumped 445 points to 78,966, led by gains in realty and banking sectors.

Apr 21, 2026

SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

SEBI also aligned rules for zero-coupon zero-principal instruments, eased norms for NPOs, extended their SSE registration validity to three years, and allowed certain AIFs to opt for "inoperative" status. Additionally, the minimum subscription requirement for such instruments was reduced to 50% to improve fundraising flexibility.

Apr 20, 2026

Nifty, Sensex end flat as US-Iran tensions weigh

The Nifty closed marginally higher by 11.30 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 24,364.85, while the Sensex inched up 27 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 78,520.30.

Apr 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid fresh West Asia jitters

Sensex falls 200+ points, Nifty 50 slides amid West Asia tensions and rising crude

Sensex traded at 78,261, down 0.29 per cent or 232 points in early trade, while Nifty declined as much as 0.46 per cent, or over 100 points, to 24,241 amid selling pressure in realty, metal, and energy stocks.

Apr 20, 2026

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