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

Sensex, Nifty open higher for third consecutive day; IT, auto lead gains

Sensex opened at 76,367, up 296 points or 0.39 per cent, while the Nifty started about 50 points higher at 23,632, registering a gain of 0.22 per cent.

Mar 18, 2026

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 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

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

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

Sensex, Nifty tumble over 1 pc amid geopolitical tensions

At the closing bell, Sensex settled at 76,863.71, down 1.72 per cent or 1,342.27 points, while the Nifty ended at 23,866.85, plunging 394.75 points or 1.63 per cent.

Mar 11, 2026

Silver, gold prices drop further over profit booking

Gold and silver prices fell on Wednesday as investors booked profits, despite a weaker US dollar and ongoing geopolitical tensions. MCX April gold futures declined 0.52% to Rs 1,62,452 per 10 grams, while MCX May silver futures dropped 1.69% to Rs 2,73,150 per kg.

Mar 11, 2026