Increase in standard deduction, ease of doing biz among top budget expectations

Union Budget, Fed meeting and earnings likely to drive stock market next week

The Union Budget, to be presented on February 1, will be closely watched for tax changes, spending plans, and growth-boosting measures that could set the market's near-term direction. Globally, the US Fed's policy meeting is expected to keep rates unchanged, but guidance on future rate moves could influence sentiment. 17 hours ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

Sensex, Nifty close sharply lower amid sustained FII outflows

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 769 points, or 0.94 per cent to settle at 81,537. The Nifty declined 241 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 25,048. The broader markets posted stronger losses than the benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 1.95 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 2.06 per cent. 2 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. 3 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open higher amid positive global cues

Sensex, Nifty post strong gains as geopolitical tensions ease over Greenland

As of 9.25 am, the Sensex added 568 points, or 0.69 per cent to reach 82,477 and the Nifty advanced 160 points, or 0.64 per cent to 25,317. Main broadcap indices overperformed the benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.94 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 advancing 1.01 per cent. 3 days ago
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. 7 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty close week with gains over positive cues

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent. 9 days ago
Sensex down more than 500 points

Sensex, Nifty end lower after volatile session

The Sensex slipped 0.29 per cent, or 244.98 points, to close at 83,382.71, while the Nifty ended 0.26 per cent, or 66.70 points, lower at 25,665.60. "From a derivatives perspective, Nifty options data showed maximum call open interest at the 26,000 and 25,800 strikes, highlighting strong resistance levels," an analyst said. 11 days ago
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid weak global cues

Sensex, Nifty open lower over FII outflows, crude prices rise

As of 9.25 am, Sensex slipped 74 points, or 0.09 per cent to 83,552 and Nifty eased 12 points, or 0.05 per cent to 25,719. Main broad-cap indices showed slight divergence with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 unchanged, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.48 per cent. 11 days ago