Markets

Indian stock markets to remain closed on account of Holi

Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning and open for the evening session.

Mar 3, 2026

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1 pc over heightened Middle East tensions

Sensex sinks over 1,000 points as US-Iran conflict rattle markets; Nifty below 24,900

The benchmark Nifty fell 1.24 per cent, or 312.95 points, to settle at 24,865.70. The Sensex dropped 1.29 per cent, or 1,048.34 points, to close at 80,238.85, marking its lowest level since September 2025.

Mar 2, 2026

Gold, silver prices fall: Should you buy now or wait?

Gold, silver prices jump 3 pc as safe haven demand grows amid Israel-Iran war

MCX gold April futures gained 3.12 per cent to Rs 1,67,155 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.04 per cent to Rs 2,91,249 per kg.

Mar 2, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex sinks over 1,000 pts on Mideast turmoil, Nifty below 24,900; all sectors in red

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are set to open sharply lower on Monday, with Gift Nifty futures trading around 25,170 -- down roughly 210 points, or about 0.8 per cent, from its last close.

Mar 2, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid profit booking

BSE Sensex, NIFTY 50 fall 1.5% as global tensions dampen market mood

For the week, both the Sensex and the Nifty fell around 1.5 per cent. Broader markets also remained under pressure, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices declining more than 1 per cent each.

Feb 28, 2026

Indian stock markets shed over 1 pc amid FII selling, weak global cues

Indian stock markets shed over 1% amid FII selling, weak global cues

At the closing bell, Sensex lost 961 points, or 1.17 per cent to settle at 81,287. The Nifty lost 317.90 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 25,178.

Feb 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid broad-based selling

As of 9.20 am, Sensex lost 346 points, or 0.42 per cent, to reach 81,903, and Nifty eased 113 points, or 0.44 per cent, at 25,383 in the morning trade.

Feb 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Markets end on mixed note; healthcare and PSU banks outperform

The benchmark Nifty closed marginally higher by 0.06 per cent, or 14.05 points, at 25,496.55. In contrast, the Sensex slipped 27.46 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 82,248.61.

Feb 26, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade flat with positive bias; IT index gains 1 pc

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 58 points, or 0.07 per cent, to reach 82,334, and Nifty gained 15 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 25,498.

Feb 26, 2026

Sensex trades higher before RBI MPC outcome

Sensex, Nifty end slightly higher; IT, metal stocks shine

The Nifty closed 57.85 points, or 0.23 per cent, higher at 25,482.50. The Sensex ended up 50.15 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 82,276.07.

Feb 25, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains led by recovery in IT stocks

As of 9.30 am, Sensex added 559 points, or 0.69 per cent, to reach 82,785, and Nifty gained 157 points, or 0.62 per cent, at 25,582. See full market report.

Feb 25, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over AI-related tech woes

As of 9.26 am, Sensex lost 577 points, or 0.69 per cent, to reach 82,717, and Nifty dipped 161 points, or 0.63 per cent to settle at 25,552.

Feb 24, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty end higher as PSU banks, healthcare stocks lead gains

The benchmark Nifty ended 0.55 per cent higher, gaining 141.75 points to close at 25,713. The Sensex rose 0.58 per cent, or 479.95 points, to settle at 83,294.66.

Feb 23, 2026

IDFC Bank fraud: No systemic risk here, we're watching developments, says RBI Governor

IDFC First Bank confirmed the fraud involves certain Haryana government-linked accounts, has informed regulators, filed a police complaint, and suspended four officials. The bank's shares fell sharply, hitting a 20% lower circuit before recovering slightly to trade down 15.7%.

Feb 23, 2026

Geopolitical concerns push gold above Rs 1.59 lakh, silver nears Rs 2.66 lakh

Earlier in the day, gold had jumped 2 per cent while silver soared 6 per cent. Analysts attributed the surge to geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for a "meaningful deal" with Iran drew closer.

Feb 23, 2026