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Sensex gains 628 points, Nifty rises 154 points as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.

Aug 20, 2026

LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99 pc; stocks trade higher

LIC shares gained around 1 per cent after the RBI approved the insurer's application to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to up to 9.99 per cent. LIC currently holds 4.11 per cent in the private lender. The approval gives LIC flexibility to raise its holding, subject to RBI, SEBI and other regulatory conditions.

Aug 20, 2026

Sensex jumps 558 points, Nifty gains 147 points as Indian markets open higher

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, snapping a 12-session losing streak, as softer US bond yields and supportive global cues boosted risk appetite. The Sensex gained 558 points to 77,468, while the Nifty 50 rose 147 points to 24,225.45. IT, MidSmall IT & Telecom and Metal stocks led the gains.

Aug 20, 2026

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session

The Nifty dropped 76.60 points, or 0.32 per cent, to close at 24,078.30, while the Sensex fell 325.78 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 76,909.68. The Nifty recorded its longest losing streak since September 2025.

Aug 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92; markets subdued amid global yield pressure

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

The Sensex opened at 77,218.05, down 17.41 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty started the session at 24,152.05, declining 2.85 points or 0.01 per cent.

Aug 19, 2026

Sensex plunges 493 points, Nifty falls 133 points amid global tensions

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,235.46 and the Nifty declining 132.75 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 24,154.90 amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Aug 18, 2026

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Sensex fell 365 points, while Nifty declined 76 points. IT stocks led the losses, while auto and PSU banking stocks gained. Analysts said rising Brent crude and US 10-year Treasury yields could pressure equities and foreign fund flows,

Aug 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,287.65.

Aug 17, 2026

Gold Surges Towards ₹1.53 Lakh, Silver Hits ₹2.35 Lakh On MCX As Festive Demand, Global Cues Lift Prices

Gold Rebounds ₹600 To ₹1.56 Lakh, Weak US Dollar Revives Bullion Demand

Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.

Aug 17, 2026

Nifty may face hurdle at 24,600 in next week, Sensex at 78,500-78,800: Analysts

The Sensex fell 0.62 per cent and the Nifty 0.83 per cent last week, snapping a two-week winning streak. Analysts see resistance for the Nifty at 24,600-24,650 and for the Sensex at 78,500-78,800, while key support levels are placed around 24,200 for the Nifty and 77,700-77,500 for the Sensex.

Aug 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz concerns

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Sensex gains 628 points, Nifty rises 154 points as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99 pc; stocks trade higher

Sensex jumps 558 points, Nifty gains 147 points as Indian markets open higher

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

Sensex plunges 493 points, Nifty falls 133 points amid global tensions

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

Gold Rebounds ₹600 To ₹1.56 Lakh, Weak US Dollar Revives Bullion Demand

Nifty may face hurdle at 24,600 in next week, Sensex at 78,500-78,800: Analysts

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz concerns

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