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Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag market

The Sensex closed at 83,674.92, slipping 558.72 points, or 0.66 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty settled at 25,807.2, down 146.65 points, or 0.57 per cent, from the previous close.

Feb 12, 2026

RBI proposes ban on 3rd‑party sales incentives to bank staff to curb mis-selling

Banks must not bundle third-party products with their own, must refund mis-sold products, and compensate customers for losses. Customers can lodge complaints within 30 days, and banks must seek feedback within 30 days of any sale and report half-yearly.

Feb 12, 2026

Gold, silver ETFs crash up to 14% as precious metals tumble from record highs: Should you buy?

Gold and silver prices dip over dollar gains

Gold and silver prices dipped on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened following strong US jobs data. MCX gold April futures fell 0.24% to Rs 1,58,371 per 10 grams, and MCX silver March futures declined 0.72% to Rs 2,61,124 per kg.

Feb 12, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT index dips 3.58 pc

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 397 points, or 0.47 per cent, to reach 83,836, and Nifty lost 111 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 25,842.

Feb 12, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors turned cautious ahead of CPI data

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 40 points, or 0.05 per cent to settle at 84,233. The Nifty surged 18 points, or 0.07 per cent, to close at 25,953.

Feb 11, 2026

Silver crosses 4 lakh mark, gold up 6 pc as safe haven demand surges

Gold, silver prices surge over soft US consumer spending data

Markets are now pricing in at least three rate cuts this year, boosting bullion sentiment. Analysts noted that COMEX gold remains in a broader uptrend despite recent corrections, while silver continues to find long-term support from industrial demand and supply constraints.

Feb 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

As of 9.23 am, Sensex added 122 points, or 0.14 per cent, to reach 84,396, and Nifty gained 50 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 25,985.

Feb 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty post moderate gains amid strong domestic earnings cues

At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 208 points, or 0.25 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 67 points, or 0.26 per cent, to close at 25,935.

Feb 10, 2026

Gold, silver prices dip on MCX ahead of US Fed meeting

Gold, silver prices decline amid profit booking, stronger dollar

Gold and silver prices slipped on Tuesday amid profit booking and a firmer US dollar, though geopolitical tensions and expectations of US rate cuts continue to support the medium- to long-term outlook for precious metals.

Feb 10, 2026

Gold ETFs see steep 50 pc rise at Rs 24,040 crore in India in January: AMFI data

Analysts noted that despite equity market volatility, investor participation remained resilient, with gold ETFs emerging as a preferred asset due to growing financialisation of gold and portfolio diversification trends.

Feb 10, 2026

Indian stock markets opened weak on Thursday as pressure from a falling rupee and continued foreign investor selling kept sentiment muted on Dalal Street. The opening also coincided with the weekly F&O expiry for the Sensex, adding to the cautious

Sensex, Nifty trade higher amid sustained foreign inflows

As of 9.28 am, Sensex added 182 points, or 0.22 per cent, to reach 84,247, and Nifty gained 50 points, or 0.19 per cent, to settle at 25,917.

Feb 10, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains amid positive cues on India-US trade deal

At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 25,867.

Feb 9, 2026

Nifty, Sensex close higher amid tariff relief, steady RBI stance

Sensex, Nifty open in green over more clarity on India-US trade deal

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 370 points, or 0.44 per cent, to reach 83,950, and Nifty gained 117 points, or 0.46 per cent to settle at 25,811.

Feb 9, 2026

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

Gold, silver prices jump as US dollar weakens

MCX gold February futures rose 1.31% to Rs 1,57,484 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March futures surged 4.81% to Rs 2,61,900 per kg, after touching an intraday high of Rs 2,64,885 per kg.

Feb 9, 2026

Revised inflation data, details on US trade deal key triggers for markets next week

Earnings announcements, movements in the rupee and foreign portfolio investor flows will also influence market direction. Globally, US economic data, Nasdaq performance and geopolitical developments—especially US-Iran talks—will remain key triggers.

Feb 8, 2026

US trade deal boosts India's target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

The interim US-India trade deal framework has strengthened India's push to achieve $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025-26 and its longer-term goal of $250 billion by 2030, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). The deal includes reduced US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and preferential tariff rate quotas for automotive parts, improving market access and competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs.

Feb 8, 2026

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

Before the final notification of the Income Tax Rules and Forms, to encourage wider stakeholder participation, the proposed Income Tax Rules and Forms have been uploaded on the official website, according to Finance Ministry on Sunday.

Feb 8, 2026

Nifty, Sensex close higher amid tariff relief, steady RBI stance

Sentiment improved further after the RBI kept policy rates unchanged and revised its GDP growth estimates upward. As a result, the benchmark indices — Nifty and Sensex — closed at 25,693.70 and 83,580.40, respectively. Broader indices also advanced, reflecting improved risk appetite, said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.

Feb 7, 2026

US cuts tariffs to 18% as India protects farmers in interim trade framework: FM Sitharaman

As part of the interim trade deal framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal products, and select machinery in the world's largest economy.

Feb 7, 2026

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

While Foreign Currency Assets slightly declined by $493 million to $562.39 billion. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and India's reserve position with the IMF also rose.

Feb 6, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag market

RBI proposes ban on 3rd‑party sales incentives to bank staff to curb mis-selling

Gold and silver prices dip over dollar gains

Sensex, Nifty open in red; IT index dips 3.58 pc

Sensex, Nifty end flat as investors turned cautious ahead of CPI data

Gold, silver prices surge over soft US consumer spending data

Sensex, Nifty trade higher over sustained foreign inflows

Sensex, Nifty post moderate gains amid strong domestic earnings cues

Gold, silver prices decline amid profit booking, stronger dollar

Gold ETFs see steep 50 pc rise at Rs 24,040 crore in India in January: AMFI data

Sensex, Nifty trade higher amid sustained foreign inflows

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains amid positive cues on India-US trade deal

Sensex, Nifty open in green over more clarity on India-US trade deal

Gold, silver prices jump as US dollar weakens

Revised inflation data, details on US trade deal key triggers for markets next week

US trade deal boosts India's target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

Centre seeks inputs on proposed income-tax rules and forms

Nifty, Sensex close higher amid tariff relief, steady RBI stance

US cuts tariffs to 18% as India protects farmers in interim trade framework: FM Sitharaman

India's forex reserves surge by $14.36 billion to reach all-time high of $723.77 billion

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