Sensex

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.

19 hours ago

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.

1 day ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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.

6 days ago

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.

8 days ago

Sensex, Nifty climb one pc amid ceasefire hopes; oil price drops 7 pc

Sensex opened around 600 points or 0.80 per cent higher at 74,652, while Nifty began trading at 23,064, up 150 points or 0.66 per cent.

8 days ago

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.

9 days ago

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.

9 days ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

14 days ago

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.

15 days ago

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.

16 days ago

Gold, silver fall up to 2 pc amid fading Fed rate cut hopes, geopolitical tensions

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for the April 2 contract were trading at Rs 1,56,655 per 10 grams, down more than 1 per cent or Rs 1,811, touching an intra-day low around 10 am.

17 days ago

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.

17 days ago

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.

17 days ago

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.

20 days ago