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RBI policy, US-Iran tensions and oil spike likely to drive stock market next week

Market sentiment has been impacted by rising United States–Iran tensions, a surge in crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows, and a weakening rupee. While markets saw a brief midweek recovery as fears eased slightly, volatility remained high.

Apr 5, 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

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

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

Crude oil prices jump over 3 pc, nears 52-week high

Global crude oil prices surged over 3% on Monday, nearing a 52-week high, as tensions in West Asia escalated following the involvement of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group. Brent crude rose to $116.70 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crossed $103.

Mar 30, 2026

Crude oil drops over 5 pc this week, hovers above $100 amid global uncertainty

Crude oil drops over 5% this week, holds above $100 amid uncertainty; Sitharaman, Goyal hail duty cut

Global markets remained volatile amid ongoing West Asia tensions, dragging crude oil prices down by over 5% this week, though they continue to hover above the $100 mark for Brent. US WTI also declined sharply. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the US dollar, reflecting broader market stress.

Mar 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end sharply lower as oil price volatility weighs on markets

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global sell-off and oil volatility

Nifty opened at 23,173.55, down 132.90 points or 0.57 per cent, while the Sensex fell around 400 points to 74,883.79 in early trade.

Mar 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty extend gains on softer oil prices, global cues

The Sensex gained 1.63% and the Nifty rose 1.72%, with broader markets outperforming the main indices. Consumer-focused, real estate, and public sector bank stocks led the rally, while the IT sector lagged.

Mar 25, 2026

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

The Nifty rose sharply by 399.75 points, or 1.78 per cent, to settle at 22,912.40. The Sensex also posted solid gains, climbing 1,372.06 points, or 1.89 per cent, to close at 74,068.45.

Mar 24, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open sharply higher as Trump signals pause in Iran strikes

Sensex surged as much as 2 per cent or 1,516 points to hit an intra-day high of 74,212, while Nifty opened at 22,878, up 365.80 points or 1.62 per cent.

Mar 24, 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

Global oil prices fall up to 3 pc as US signals easing of Iran crude sanctions

Brent crude fell to around $104.96 per barrel, while WTI dropped to about $92.47. The move comes amid efforts to stabilise supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and signs of de-escalation in the Middle East.

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

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

Stock market hits 9-month high as Sensex surges past 84,000, Nifty nears 25,650

Sensex, Nifty jump over 1 pc after 3-day losing streak

The benchmark Sensex rose 939 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85. Meanwhile, the Nifty climbed 257.70 points, or 1.11 per cent, to settle at 23,408.80.

Mar 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Sensex, Nifty trade flat in early trade amid Middle East tensions

The 30-scrip basket opened 148 points or 0.19 per cent lower at 74,415 compared with the previous close. The index later pared losses and traded nearly flat at 74,611, up about 50 points in early trade.

Mar 16, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post early losses over geopolitical tensions, oil prices

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 516 points, or 0.68 per cent, to reach 75,517 and Nifty eased 174 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 23,464.

Mar 13, 2026

Sensex, Nifty post sharp losses amid Middle East tensions

Sensex, Nifty post moderate losses over Middle East conflict

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 109 points, or 0.14 per cent, to reach 78,096 and Nifty eased 26 points, or 0.11 per cent to reach 24,234.

Mar 11, 2026

Sensex, Nifty snap 2-day losing streak as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

The Nifty closed 0.97 per cent, or 233.5 points, higher at 24,261.6, while the Sensex rose 0.82 per cent, or 639.82 points, to settle at 78,205.98.

Mar 10, 2026

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