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Sensex falls 1,500 points as Iran-Israel war, crude oil prices continue to dent sentiment

Sensex fell 1,555.62 points or 2.08 per cent to 72,977.34 in early trade, while Nifty declined 479.95 points or 2.07 per cent to 22,634.55.

Mar 23, 2026

Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp decline, tracking weakness in global bullion markets amid rising inflation concerns and expectations of interest rate hikes linked to escalating US-Iran tensions.MCX, gold futures dropped up to 5.59%, while silver plunged as much as 6.63% in early trade.

Mar 23, 2026

HDFC Bank takes biggest hit as market valuation plunges over Rs 56,000 crore in last week

HDFC Bank was the biggest loser among India's top companies last week, with its market valuation dropping over Rs 56,000 crore to Rs 12,01,267.28 crore.

Mar 22, 2026

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.

Geopolitical tensions, oil prices likely to drive D-Street next week

The Nifty slipped 0.16 per cent to close at 23,114.50, while the Sensex ended 0.04 per cent lower at 74,532.96.

Mar 22, 2026

Gold dips 0.73 pc this week amid profit booking, dollar surge

Gold falls 5.89% this week amid profit booking and dollar surge; silver prices decline

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,47,218 on Friday, down from Rs 1,56,436 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Mar 21, 2026

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

New rules aim to simplify procedures while strengthening transparency, compliance, and reporting standards. A key change relates to house rent allowance (HRA). While exemption limits remain unchanged—50% of salary for metro cities and 40% for non-metros—taxpayers must now disclose their relationship with landlords.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Sensex gained 325.72 points to close at 74,532.96, while Nifty rose 112.35 points to 23,114.50. The market ended higher due to positive sentiment and buying across sectors, showing improved investor confidence and steady upward momentum during the trading session.

Mar 20, 2026

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback before breaching the 93-mark for the first time to trade at 93.08.

Mar 20, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid hopes of de-escalation in Middle East conflict

Sensex opened at 74,559, up 352 points or 0.47 per cent, while Nifty started trading at 23,110, higher by 108 points or 0.47 per cent, according to exchange data.

Mar 20, 2026

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

India's Rs 5 trillion gold hoard fuels boom in fast-growing gold loan market, draws global investors

RBI data shows that gold loans more than doubled in a year, reaching Rs 4 trillion in January from Rs 1.75 trillion a year earlier. Experts, however, estimate the actual market size to be around Rs 14 trillion, considering lending by NBFCs, which account for nearly half of the sector.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex tumbles 2,500 points, Nifty sheds 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty crash in early trade over escalating Middle East tensions, oil prices

Sensex plunged 1,953 points or 2.55 per cent to 74,750, while Nifty also witnessed heavy selling pressure, declining 580 points or about 2.4 per cent, before recovering a bit in early trade.

Mar 19, 2026

Gold, silver prices slide up to 2 pc as US Fed keeps rates unchanged

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (April 2) were trading around 1 per cent, or Rs 1,313, lower at Rs 1,51,712, hitting an intraday low at around 10:22 am. Similarly, silver futures (May 5) declined to Rs 2,43,083, down 2 per cent or Rs 5,111.

Mar 19, 2026

No material concerns, HDFC Bank has sound financials: RBI

The RBI confirmed that the bank is well-capitalised, has sufficient liquidity, and continues to be managed by a professional board and competent leadership. It also approved a temporary transition arrangement, appointing Keki Mistry as interim part-time chairman for three months starting March 19.

Mar 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

The benchmark Nifty closed 0.83 per cent higher, gaining 196.65 points to settle at 23,777.80. Similarly, the Sensex rose 0.83 per cent, or 633.29 points, to end at 76,704.13.

Mar 18, 2026

US‑Iran‑Israel war: Rupee hits record low of ₹92.18 against US dollar amid surging oil prices and geopolitical tensions

Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures

The Indian rupee weakened to a record low of 92.63 against the US dollar, surpassing its previous all-time low amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Elevated oil prices driven by the conflict have increased import costs, triggered capital outflows, and heightened macroeconomic risks for India

Mar 18, 2026

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

Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting starting March 17. On the MCX, gold futures (April 2) traded at Rs 1,57,145 per 10 grams, up Rs 1,409 (1%), while silver futures (May 5) climbed 2.4% to Rs 2,62,899 per kg.

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

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex falls 1,500 points as Iran-Israel war, crude oil prices continue to dent sentiment

Gold, silver plunge up to 6 pc on global weakness, rupee hits 93.84 against US dollar

HDFC Bank takes biggest hit as market valuation plunges over Rs 56,000 crore in last week

Geopolitical tensions, oil prices likely to drive D-Street next week

Gold falls 5.89% this week amid profit booking and dollar surge; silver prices decline

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Indian rupee crosses 93 against US dollar for 1st time

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid hopes of de-escalation in Middle East conflict

India's Rs 5 trillion gold hoard fuels boom in fast-growing gold loan market, draws global investors

Sensex tumbles 2,500 points, Nifty sheds 775 points amid escalating Middle East conflict

Sensex, Nifty crash in early trade over escalating Middle East tensions, oil prices

Gold, silver prices slide up to 2 pc as US Fed keeps rates unchanged

No material concerns, HDFC Bank has sound financials: RBI

Sensex, Nifty end higher led by IT, realty stocks

Rupee hits record low of 92.63 amid firm dollar, import pressures

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

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

Gold, silver prices climb ahead of key US Fed meet

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile after positive start amid West Asia tensions

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