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Sensex, Nifty extend rally for 3rd day on hopes of US-Iran de-escalation

The benchmark Nifty rose 1.12 per cent or 255 points to close at 22,968.25, while the Sensex gained 787 points, or 1.07 per cent, to settle at 74,106.85.

Apr 6, 2026

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

Stock markets end lower for 6th straight week over West Asia conflict

Sensex ended at 73,319.55 on Thursday, down 263.67 points or 0.35 per cent, compared to the previous Friday's close. Nifty 50 settled at 22,713.10, a decline of 106.50 points or 0.46 per cent on a week-on-week basis.

Apr 3, 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, 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.

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

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 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.

Mar 19, 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

Gold dips 0.73 pc this week amid profit booking, dollar surge

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.

Mar 16, 2026

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