Sensex outlook 2026

Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply after Budget-Day rout

The Sensex recovered sharply from its intra-day low of 80,387.25. It jumped as much as 1,345 points to touch a high of 81,732 before closing at 81,666. The index ended the day up 944 points, or 1.17 per cent. 29 days ago
Sensex recovers 1,100 points from day's low over fresh US-India trade talk hopes

Sensex, Nifty snap three-day losing streak

At the close of trade, the Sensex rose 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 82,307.37. The Nifty also ended higher, gaining 132.4 points, or 0.53 per cent, to close at 25,289.9. Jan 22, 2026
Indian stock market rings in New Year with gains, Nifty near 26,200

Top 3 firms add Rs 75,855 crore in market valuation last week

Among the top companies, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Infosys recorded gains, while HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and Larsen & Toubro faced a combined erosion of Rs 75,549.89 crore in their market value. Jan 18, 2026
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Nifty, Bank Nifty hit record highs, Sensex up 0.67 pc

"The index remains in a short-term consolidation phase amid tariff-related and geopolitical uncertainties, while holding above the crucial 26,100–26,000 support zone, which coincides with the 20-day EMA and a key psychological level," an analyst said. Jan 6, 2026
Sensex, Nifty end lower amid volatile trade

Sensex ends lower by 120 points; Nifty drifts below 25,820

The Nifty also ended in the red at 25,818.55, slipping 41.55 points or 0.16 per cent. "As long as Nifty remains below the 25,900–26,000 resistance zone, upside attempts are likely to attract selling pressure," experts stated. Dec 17, 2025
Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early deals amid weak global cues

The Sensex opened 176 points higher at 84,856 but soon gave up its early gains and slipped into the red, touching a low of 84,649. At around 9:25 AM, the index was trading 134 points higher, or 0.2 per cent up, at 84,820. The Nifty was also marginally higher, trading at 25,913, up 53 points or 0.2 per cent. Dec 17, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open slightly higher; IT stocks lead early market gains

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid lack of domestic triggers

The Sensex slipped by 93 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade around 85,619. The Nifty also drifted lower and was seen at 26,137, down 50 points or 0.19 per cent. Analysts said that Nifty is expected to trade within a defined range today, with near-term resistance placed around 26,300-26,350, where profit-booking may emerge. Dec 8, 2025
Sensex, Nifty end lower over monthly Futures and Options expiry

Sensex, Nifty recover from early fall as profit booking keeps markets volatile

The Sensex was trading at around 85,508, down 134 points or 0.16 per cent, while the Nifty slipped 31 points or 0.12 per cent to 26,145. "The Nifty's positional trend remains bullish, with strong support at the 26000-26050 zone. On the higher side, 26300 could offer resistance on a closing basis," market watchers added. Dec 2, 2025
Sensex projected to touch 94,000 by 2026 end, worst is over for Indian equities: Report

Sensex, Nifty end higher after hitting record levels

The Sensex finished at 85,720.38, gaining 110.87 points or 0.13 per cent. The Nifty ended at 26,215.55, up 10.25 points or 0.04 per cent. During the intra-day session, Sensex hit record high at 86,055.86 and Nifty scaled new high at 26,310.45. Nov 27, 2025
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid US-China trade tension

7 of top 10 firms add Rs 1.55 lakh crore in market value

Among the top-10 companies, Bharti Airtel, TCS, State Bank of India (SBI), Bajaj Finance, Infosys, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw an increase in their market capitalisation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) witnessed declines. Oct 26, 2025
ICICI bank hikes minimum account balance for new customers

ICICI Bank Raises Minimum Balance Requirement for New Customers

ICICI Bank has increased the monthly minimum average balance (MAB) for new savings account holders effective August 1. Customers in metro and urban areas opening accounts after this date must maintain an MAB of ₹50,000, while semi-urban and rural customers need ₹25,000 and ₹10,000 respectively. Existing customers will retain the earlier lower limit. Aug 9, 2025