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Sensex gains 628 points, Nifty rises 154 points as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.

Aug 20, 2026

LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99 pc; stocks trade higher

LIC shares gained around 1 per cent after the RBI approved the insurer's application to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to up to 9.99 per cent. LIC currently holds 4.11 per cent in the private lender. The approval gives LIC flexibility to raise its holding, subject to RBI, SEBI and other regulatory conditions.

Aug 20, 2026

Sensex jumps 558 points, Nifty gains 147 points as Indian markets open higher

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, snapping a 12-session losing streak, as softer US bond yields and supportive global cues boosted risk appetite. The Sensex gained 558 points to 77,468, while the Nifty 50 rose 147 points to 24,225.45. IT, MidSmall IT & Telecom and Metal stocks led the gains.

Aug 20, 2026

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session

The Nifty dropped 76.60 points, or 0.32 per cent, to close at 24,078.30, while the Sensex fell 325.78 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 76,909.68. The Nifty recorded its longest losing streak since September 2025.

Aug 19, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92; markets subdued amid global yield pressure

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

The Sensex opened at 77,218.05, down 17.41 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty started the session at 24,152.05, declining 2.85 points or 0.01 per cent.

Aug 19, 2026

Sensex plunges 493 points, Nifty falls 133 points amid global tensions

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,235.46 and the Nifty declining 132.75 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 24,154.90 amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Aug 18, 2026

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Sensex fell 365 points, while Nifty declined 76 points. IT stocks led the losses, while auto and PSU banking stocks gained. Analysts said rising Brent crude and US 10-year Treasury yields could pressure equities and foreign fund flows,

Aug 18, 2026

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,287.65.

Aug 17, 2026

Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as US-Iran War Uncertainty Keeps Crude Prices Elevated; Nifty Falls 22 Points, Sensex Drops Over 100 Points

Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as US-Iran War Uncertainty;Nifty Falls 22 Points, Sensex Drops Over 100 Points

The Nifty 50 fell 0.09 per cent to 24,343.45, while the Sensex declined over 100 points to 77,892.92. Financial services, PSU banks and FMCG stocks led the decline, while chemicals and healthcare gained.

Aug 17, 2026

Gold Surges Towards ₹1.53 Lakh, Silver Hits ₹2.35 Lakh On MCX As Festive Demand, Global Cues Lift Prices

Gold posts 0.86 pc weekly gain amid expectations US Fed may hold rates

Gold prices rose 0.86 per cent weekly as weaker-than-expected US economic data strengthened expectations that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged. MCX gold futures gained 0.73 per cent on Friday to Rs 1,54,590, while silver rose 0.15 per cent to Rs 2,36,272 per kg.

Aug 15, 2026

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

India's forex reserves surge $14.1 billion to cross $707 billion mark

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.136 billion during the week ended August 7, crossing the $707 billion mark, according to RBI data. The increase was mainly driven by a $9.946 billion rise in foreign currency assets to $574.625 billion and a $3.995 billion increase in gold reserves to $108.738 billion

Aug 14, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz concerns

The Sensex fell 71 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 29.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 24,366.00.

Aug 14, 2026

Sensex falls 332 points, Nifty slips 84 points in morning trade

Sensex hit an intraday low of 77,747, down 332 points or 0.42 per cent in morning trade, while Nifty traded 84.39 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 24,311.45.

Aug 14, 2026

Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty slips 40 points as markets extend losses

Sensex fell 113.61 points, or 0.15 per cent, to 78,079.96 and the Nifty declined 40.10 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 24,395.85. Selling in heavyweight stocks and cautious investor sentiment kept the benchmarks in a narrow range

Aug 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset strong domestic fundamentals

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset market fundamentals

Sensex opened 145.56 points or 0.19 per cent higher at 78,111.91, while Nifty slipped marginally by 4.35 points or 0.02 per cent to 24,431.60.

Aug 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for 2nd day as firm oil prices weigh on sentiment

Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

The Sensex fell 187.90 points to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 35.75 points to 24,435.95. Nifty IT was the worst-performing sector, falling 1.54 per cent, while PSU Bank gained 2 per cent and limited broader losses

Aug 12, 2026

Markets trade lower in early deals amid rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Domestic equity markets traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell up to 273 points, while the Nifty declined by 81 points.

Aug 12, 2026

The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17.

Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Down 112 Points; 24,400 Key Support for Nifty

The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also ended lower, falling 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 24,471.70.

Aug 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty Open Marginally Lower at 78,510 and 24,575

Sensex opened 32.67 points or 0.04 per cent lower at 78,509.77, while Nifty started the session declining 8.70 points or 0.04 per cent at 24,575.10.

Aug 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty; PSU banks, FMCG stocks drag

The Nifty gained 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,583.80, while the Sensex rose 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to 78,542.44. PSU banks and FMCG stocks declined, while realty shares attracted buying interest. Experts said 24,500 remains a crucial support for the Nifty, with 24,600-24,700 acting as the immediate

Aug 10, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex gains 628 points, Nifty rises 154 points as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99 pc; stocks trade higher

Sensex jumps 558 points, Nifty gains 147 points as Indian markets open higher

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

Sensex plunges 493 points, Nifty falls 133 points amid global tensions

Sensex falls 365 points, Nifty slips 76 points as crude oil rises to $91 amid Iran-US tensions

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as US-Iran War Uncertainty;Nifty Falls 22 Points, Sensex Drops Over 100 Points

Gold posts 0.86 pc weekly gain amid expectations US Fed may hold rates

India's forex reserves surge $14.1 billion to cross $707 billion mark

Sensex, Nifty end marginally lower as oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz concerns

Sensex falls 332 points, Nifty slips 84 points in morning trade

Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty slips 40 points as markets extend losses

Sensex, Nifty open flat as oil price risks offset market fundamentals

Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Down 112 Points; 24,400 Key Support for Nifty

Sensex, Nifty Open Marginally Lower at 78,510 and 24,575

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty; PSU banks, FMCG stocks drag

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