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The Nifty dropped 775.65 points, or 3.26 per cent, to close at 23,002.15, while the Sensex fell 2,496.89 points, or 3.26 per cent, to settle at 74,207.24.

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

The Nifty closed 0.15 per cent higher, gaining 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10. The Sensex also ended in the green, rising 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent to finish at 73,319.55.

Apr 2, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

The Nifty closed 0.15 per cent higher, gaining 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10. The Sensex also ended in the green, rising 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent to finish at 73,319.55.

Apr 2, 2026

Gold, silver surge up to 6 pc amid fresh West Asia developments

Gold slips below Rs 1.51 lakh, silver tumbles over 5 pc after Trump's Iran warning

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Thursday, with silver tumbling over 5% and gold slipping below Rs 1.51 lakh on the MCX, after US President Donald Trump's remarks on the Iran conflict failed to signal an immediate resolution.

Apr 2, 2026

Indian equities open sharply lower as Trump's West Asia remarks dent sentiment

Sensex opened at 72,262, down 872 points or 1.19 per cent, while the Nifty fell 1.31 per cent or around 300 points to open at 22,383.40. Both the indices fell further as trading progressed in early hours.

Apr 2, 2026

Indian rupee opens higher against US dollar

Rupee posts biggest single-day gain in 12 years as RBI tightens speculation curbs

The rally came despite global headwinds, including rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices. Asian equities declined, and Indian stock markets opened lower. The RBI tightened rules on derivatives, bank positions, and forward contracts to stabilise the currency.

Apr 2, 2026

CBI files case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 3,750 crore LIC case

CBI has previously filed multiple cases against RCom and Anil Ambani, including the ₹2,929.05 crore SBI fraud case, based on similar allegations of large-scale loan fund diversion and misutilisation across Anil Ambani Group companies.

Apr 1, 2026

Sensex, Nifty start FY27 on positive note, snap 2-day losing streak

The Nifty settled at 22,679.40, up 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the Sensex rose 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to end at 73,134.34.

Apr 1, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

Stock markets surge over 2 pc in early trade amid Iran war de-escalation hopes

The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43.

Apr 1, 2026

Gold loans top retail credit market in India, account for 36 pc volume: Report

Gold loans have become the largest segment in India's retail credit market, representing 36% of loan volumes and around 40% by value, driven by rising gold prices and consumer preference for secured borrowing, according to a TransUnion CIBIL report

Mar 31, 2026

Stock markets shut on Mahavir Jayanti, partial trading on MCX, full closure on NCDEX

BSE and NSE remained closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti, the 2624th birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira. This is the first of two holidays this week, with Good Friday on April 3 also a holiday. MCX was shut for the morning session (9 am–5 pm) but resumed evening trading from 5 pm to 11:30 pm. NCDEX stayed closed for the full day.

Mar 31, 2026

Rupee falls 9.88 per cent in FY26, biggest drop in 14 years amid oil surge, dollar strength and West Asia conflict pressures

The Indian rupee fell 9.88% in FY26, marking its steepest annual decline in 14 years, driven by rising crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows, and a strong US dollar. Geopolitical tensions and tariffs further pressured the currency, despite RBI intervention, with volatility expected to persist in the coming fiscal year.

Mar 31, 2026

RBI injects Rs 84,582 crore into banking system

(RBI) injected Rs 84,582 crore into the banking system through two variable rate repo (VRR) auctions to boost liquidity. Liquidity in the banking system currently stands at a surplus of around Rs 1.27 lakh crore.

Mar 30, 2026

Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold, silver prices fall up to 2 pc amid weak global cues

Gold and silver prices fell up to 2% on Monday, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid fading hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut and rising inflation concerns. On MCX, gold dropped sharply to an intraday low of ₹1,44,212 per 10 grams, while silver also declined.

Mar 30, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty end FY26 on weak note as Middle East tensions trigger sharp sell-off

The benchmark Nifty fell sharply by 2.14 per cent, or 488.20 points, to close at 22,331.40. Similarly, the Sensex dropped 2.22 per cent, or 1,635.67 points, ending the session at 71,947.55.

Mar 30, 2026

Locker loss cover fixed at 100 times annual rent: Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in the Lok Sabha that standard insurance coverage for bank lockers is fixed at 100 times the annual locker rent in case of loss, theft, or damage. Banks cannot inspect locker contents due to privacy and regulatory rules, making it impractical to offer coverage based on the actual value of stored items

Mar 30, 2026

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

Rupee opens 1 pc higher against US dollar on RBI measures

The Indian rupee strengthened by over 1% in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India imposed limits on banks' net open positions in the forex market to curb speculation. The rupee rose to 93.59 per US dollar, supported by expectations of reduced dollar demand due to these restrictions.

Mar 30, 2026

Indian stock markets tumble over 1 pc as West Asia tensions escalate

Sensex opened at 72,565, down over 1,000 points or 1.38 per cent, while Nifty started Monday's session at 22,549, slipping 267 points or around 1 per cent.

Mar 30, 2026

NCLAT upholds NCLT Powers, dismisses BSE plea on defreezing demat accounts

This follows cases involving Future Corporate Resources and Liz Traders and Agents, whose accounts were frozen for non-payment of listing fees and regulatory non-compliance. The NCLAT clarified that such actions are integral to the insolvency resolution process.

Mar 29, 2026

Big change in UPI, card payments from April 1: RBI makes 2FA compulsory

Under the new rules, OTP alone will not be enough — users must complete at least two layers of verification, such as PIN, password, or biometrics. The move aims to curb rising online fraud like phishing and SIM swap scams.

Mar 29, 2026

Sensex jumps 1,372 points, Nifty near day's high as geopolitical tensions ease

Rising crude oil prices, Middle East tensions likely to drive Dalal Street next week

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 fell over 2%, with the Sensex dropping 1,690 points and the Nifty declining 487 points. Analysts warn that further downside is possible if key support levels break, while resistance remains around the 23,000–23,500 range.

Mar 29, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day as IT stocks rise

Gold slips below Rs 1.51 lakh, silver tumbles over 5 pc after Trump's Iran warning

Indian equities open sharply lower as Trump's West Asia remarks dent sentiment

Rupee posts biggest single-day gain in 12 years as RBI tightens speculation curbs

CBI files case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 3,750 crore LIC case

Sensex, Nifty start FY27 on positive note, snap 2-day losing streak

Stock markets surge over 2 pc in early trade amid Iran war de-escalation hopes

Gold loans top retail credit market in India, account for 36 pc volume: Report

Stock markets shut on Mahavir Jayanti, partial trading on MCX, full closure on NCDEX

Rupee falls 9.88 per cent in FY26, biggest drop in 14 years amid oil surge, dollar strength and West Asia conflict pressures

RBI injects Rs 84,582 crore into banking system

Gold, silver prices fall up to 2 pc amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty end FY26 on weak note as Middle East tensions trigger sharp sell-off

Locker loss cover fixed at 100 times annual rent: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rupee opens 1 pc higher against US dollar on RBI measures

Indian stock markets tumble over 1 pc as West Asia tensions escalate

NCLAT upholds NCLT Powers, dismisses BSE plea on defreezing demat accounts

Big change in UPI, card payments from April 1: RBI makes 2FA compulsory

Rising crude oil prices, Middle East tensions likely to drive Dalal Street next week

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