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Sensex, Nifty bounce back strongly as global tensions ease

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

The Nifty closed 0.74 per cent, or 172.35 points higher, at 23,581.15. Similarly, the Sensex gained 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,070.84.

Mar 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile after positive start amid West Asia tensions

Sensex opened 323.82 points or 0.42 per cent higher at 75,826.68 against the previous close, while Nifty started the session at 23,493.20, up 85 points or 0.36 per cent.

Mar 17, 2026

Gold dips 0.73 pc this week amid profit booking, dollar surge

Gold, silver fall up to 2 pc amid fading Fed rate cut hopes, geopolitical tensions

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the April 2 contract were trading at Rs 1,56,655 per 10 grams, down more than 1 per cent or Rs 1,811, touching an intra-day low around 10 am.

Mar 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early trade amid Middle East tensions

The 30-scrip basket opened 148 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 74,415 compared with the previous close. The index later pared losses and traded nearly flat at 74,611, up about 50 points in early trade.

Mar 16, 2026

Adani Total Gas slashes excess gas price for industries by nearly 30 pc

The company has also kept CNG and household piped gas prices unchanged despite the supply challenges. Around 70% of its gas supply is domestically sourced for CNG and household use, while about 30% comes from imported LNG, mainly serving industrial customers.

Mar 15, 2026

Gold falls 0.73% this week as profit-taking rises, dollar strengthens

Gold prices fell 0.73% over the week due to profit booking and a stronger US dollar, with MCX February gold futures at Rs 1,58,400 and silver futures at Rs 2,59,279 per kg. Despite the pullback, geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to support safe-haven demand.

Mar 14, 2026

Govt to keep fiscal deficit within revised estimates, no shortage of fertilisers: FM Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman said the government will keep the fiscal deficit within the revised estimates despite additional spending through supplementary demands for grants. She reiterated that the fiscal deficit target for FY27 remains at 4.3% of GDP, continuing India's fiscal consolidation path.

Mar 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

Sensex, Nifty drops nearly 2 pc amid escalating Middle East tensions

The Nifty declined 488.05 points, or 2.06 per cent, to settle at 23,151.10. Meanwhile, the Sensex dropped 1,470.50 points, or 1.93 per cent, ending the session at 74,563.92.

Mar 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over geopolitical tensions, oil prices

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 516 points, or 0.68 per cent, to reach 75,517 and Nifty eased 174 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 23,464.

Mar 13, 2026

Why Aluminium Composite Sheets Are Becoming Essential in India's Real Estate Modernisation

Aluminium composite sheets are transforming Indian real estate by providing a lightweight, fire-rated, and sustainable cladding solution for modern high-rise and infrastructure projects.

Mar 12, 2026

DGCA fines IndiGo Rs 22.20 crore over mass flight cancellations and delays in December

IndiGo parent shares fall nearly 4 pc after Citi cuts target price

Shares of IndiGo fell after brokerage firm Citigroup cut its target price for the stock to Rs 5,100 from Rs 5,700, while retaining a "buy" rating. The airline has faced challenges, including geopolitical tensions, stricter FDTL norms, rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee

Mar 12, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end sharply lower as oil price volatility weighs on markets

The Nifty declined 0.95 percent, or 227.70 points, to close at 23,639.15. Meanwhile, the Sensex fell 1.08 percent, or 829.29 points, to settle at 76,034.42.

Mar 12, 2026

Why Junji Lim and Yuhan Lim Treat Marketing Like a High-Performance Asset Class

ScaleX Digital transforms marketing from a short-term expense into a compounding digital asset through data-driven infrastructure and financial modeling

Mar 12, 2026

Gold slips on strong dollar, silver rebounds on MCX; Rupee hits record low

Gold prices in India slipped on Thursday, trading at Rs 1,61,665 per 10 grams on MCX, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and weak global cues. Silver rebounded, rising to Rs 2,71,065 per kilogram due to strong buying at lower levels.

Mar 12, 2026

Sensex, Nifty fall over 1 pc as Brent Crude crosses $100

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Mar 12, 2026