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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

The Sensex fell 71 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 29.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 24,366.00.

Aug 14, 2026

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Aug 13, 2026

Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty slips 40 points as markets extend losses

Sensex fell 113.61 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 78,079.96 and the Nifty declined 40.10 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 24,395.85. Selling in heavyweight stocks and cautious investor sentiment kept the benchmarks in a narrow range

Aug 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset strong domestic fundamentals

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset market fundamentals

Sensex opened 145.56 points or 0.19 per cent higher at 78,111.91, while Nifty slipped marginally by 4.35 points or 0.02 per cent to 24,431.60.

Aug 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for 2nd day as firm oil prices weigh on sentiment

Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

The Sensex fell 187.90 points to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 35.75 points to 24,435.95. Nifty IT was the worst-performing sector, falling 1.54 per cent, while PSU Bank gained 2 per cent and limited broader losses

Aug 12, 2026

Markets trade lower in early deals amid rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Domestic equity markets traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell up to 273 points, while the Nifty declined by 81 points.

Aug 12, 2026

The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17.

Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Down 112 Points; 24,400 Key Support for Nifty

The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also ended lower, falling 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 24,471.70.

Aug 11, 2026

Gold Hits Two-Month High Of ₹1.57 Lakh Per 10 Grams As Bullion Rally Defies Oil Price Surge

Gold prices rose for the sixth straight session, climbing Rs 1,200 to a two-month high of Rs 1.57 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi, while silver touched Rs 2.42 lakh per kg. Strong investment and safe-haven demand ahead of key US inflation data

Aug 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty; PSU banks, FMCG stocks drag

The Nifty gained 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,583.80, while the Sensex rose 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 78,542.44. PSU banks and FMCG stocks declined, while realty shares attracted buying interest. Experts said 24,500 remains a crucial support for the Nifty, with 24,600-24,700 acting as the immediate

Aug 10, 2026

Sensex gains 178 points, Nifty rises 50 points in early trade

Sensex climbed 177.81 points or 0.22 per cent to hit an intraday high of 78,676 in early trade. Similarly, Nifty advanced around 50 points or 0.2 per cent to 24,620.

Aug 10, 2026

Govt may allow MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000; person-to-person transfers likely to stay free

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

The government has clarified that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments, with all person-to-person transactions continuing to remain free. Any future merchant discount rate (MDR) would apply only to select merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate.

Aug 9, 2026

Sensex Slumps 456 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,600 as Global Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17.

Aug 7, 2026

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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

Role of Fire Sprinkler Systems in Fire Insurance

Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty slips 40 points as markets extend losses

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset market fundamentals

Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Down 112 Points; 24,400 Key Support for Nifty

Gold Hits Two-Month High Of ₹1.57 Lakh Per 10 Grams As Bullion Rally Defies Oil Price Surge

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty; PSU banks, FMCG stocks drag

Sensex gains 178 points, Nifty rises 50 points in early trade

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

Sensex Slumps 456 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,600 as Global Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

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