Markets

Sensex, Nifty rally 1 pc in early trade as crude oil falls below $100 mark

Indian stock markets opened sharply higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising over 1 per cent after global crude oil prices dropped below the $100-per-barrel mark amid hopes of a possible US-Iran peace agreement. Banking

May 25, 2026

Nifty eyes 24,000 breakout, Sensex may face resistance near 76,000 next week: Experts

Experts expecting NIFTY 50 to test the crucial 24,000 resistance level next week, while BSE SENSEX may face resistance near 76,000. Analysts said the market is showing gradual recovery supported by gains in banking heavyweights like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank.

May 24, 2026

Gold surges 0.19 pc this week amid persistent geopolitical tensions

Gold prices gained 0.19 per cent this week amid continued geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in crude oil prices. While MCX gold and silver futures slipped slightly on Friday, bullion prices remained supported by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations and tensions near the Strait of Hormuz

May 23, 2026

Gold, silver decline up to 2 pc amid profit-booking

India's organised gold jewellery retail sector to achieve 20-25 pc revenue growth this fiscal: Report

India's organised gold jewellery retail sector is likely to see 20-25 per cent revenue growth in FY27, driven by higher gold prices despite weaker demand and a hike in customs duty from 6 per cent to 15 per cent, according to a CRISIL report.

May 22, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher as rupee strengthens

The Nifty rose 64.60 points, or 0.27 per cent, to close at 23,719.30, while the Sensex gained 231.99 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 75,415.35.

May 22, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post mild gains over hopes of US-Iran deal

The Sensex rose over 300 points while the Nifty climbed close to 90 points in early trade. Banking stocks led the gains, with PSU and private banks performing strongly.

May 22, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid West Asia tensions; rupee holds stronger

The Nifty settled at 23,654.7, slipping 4.3 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at 75,183.36.

May 21, 2026

Indian equity markets trade higher in early deals amid positive global cues

Indian equity markets traded higher with the Sensex jumping up to 627 points to hit 75,945 and Nifty rising 200 points to 23,859. Gains were driven by hopes of easing West Asia tensions after Iran said it is reviewing the latest US proposal to end the conflict

May 21, 2026

Govt Clarifies No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples

Gold, silver prices fall over 1 pc amid rising US inflation concerns

COMEX gold and silver also traded lower as investors assessed inflation risks, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty over future US Federal Reserve policy. Analysts said concerns intensified after US President Donald Trump warned of possible renewed strikes on Iran

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher after sharp recovery in final hour

The Nifty closed at 23,659, up 41 points, or 0.17 per cent. During the session, the index touched an intra-day high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30.

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions

Indian stock markets opened lower, with the Sensex declining 394 points (0.52 percent) to 74,806 and Nifty slipping 161 points to 23,457. Both indices extended losses in morning trade, falling up to 671 and 220 points respectively

May 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions down arrow image

Sensex slipped 114.19 points to close at 75,200.85, while the Nifty fell 31.95 points to settle at 23,618. Analysts said Nifty needs to sustain above the 23,700–23,800 zone to regain momentum towards 24,000

May 19, 2026

Indian equities trade higher after Trump signals possible Iran deal

Indian equity markets traded higher on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump signalled a possible nuclear deal with Iran, easing concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia. The Sensex rose over 360 points while the Nifty climbed nearly 110 points

May 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty recover from day's lows to end flat; IT stocks shine

The benchmark Nifty ended 6.45 points higher at 23,649.95, while the Sensex gained 77.05 points to settle at 75,315.04 after both indices traded in the red for most of the session.

May 18, 2026

Indian equity markets opened lower amid rising West Asia tensions, oil surge

Sensex declined as much as 892 points or 1.18 per cent to hit an intraday low of 74,345 in early trade, while Nifty slipped 272 points or 1.15 per cent to 23,371.

May 18, 2026