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Sensex crashes over 700 points, Nifty slips below 23,150 amid West Asia tensions

Sensex crashes over 700 points, Nifty slips below 23,150 amid West Asia tensions

Amid the persisting global uncertainties, Indian equity markets on Monday ended sharply lower, leading to a sell-off in domestic equities amid a spike in crude oil prices.  As per INAS, the benchmark index Sensex declined 719.08 points, or 0.97 per cent, to close at 73,524.26, tracking weakness in global equities and rising geopolitical uncertainty. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sensex, Nifty open in green for 2nd straight day, extend recovery after PM’s austerity call hit

Sensex, Nifty open in green for 2nd straight day, extend recovery after PM’s austerity call hit

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Thursday, extending a mild rebound from the previous session amid cautious optimism in global markets despite persistent concerns over rising crude oil prices, foreign capital outflows and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex opened at 74,989.84, gaining 380.86 points or 0.51 per cent in early trade. (PTI) The BSE Sensex opened at 74,989.84, gaining 380.86 points or 0.51 per cent in early trade. The NSE Nifty 50 was also expected to open firmly higher, supported by positive cues from GIFT Nifty futures. Indian equities had snapped a four-session losing streak in the previous session, with both the Sensex and Nifty ending about 0.1 per cent higher. However, the recovery followed a sharp correction of nearly 4 per cent over the past four sessions, triggered by elevated oil prices and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity measures. Market analysts said Thursday’s gains reflected bargain buying after steep losses rather than a clear shift in investor sentiment. “While there is some renewed buying interest after the sharp …

Nifty, Sensex opens in red as crude oil crosses USD 100 amid global tensions

Nifty, Sensex opens in red as crude oil crosses USD 100 amid global tensions

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on April 23, tracking a surge in crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel and weak global cues. Rising geopolitical tensions and FII outflows further weighed on investor sentiment Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sensex falls 0.06%, Nifty 50 ndown 0.13% as Iran ceasefire uncertainty offsets earnings optimism | Business News

Sensex falls 0.06%, Nifty 50 ndown 0.13% as Iran ceasefire uncertainty offsets earnings optimism | Business News

1 min readUpdated: Apr 20, 2026 09:45 AM IST The Indian share benchmarkswere little changed in early trade on Monday, as concerns over a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East countered ⁠upbeat ​earnings from private banks over the weekend. The Nifty 50 fell 0.13% to 24,322.25, ​and the ​BSE Sensex shed 0.06% ⁠to 78,443.36, as of 09:18 a.m. IST. Thirteen ‌of the 16 major sectors fell. The broader small-caps were down 0.3%, while mid-caps traded flat. Heavyweight financials added 0.1%, led by ⁠a 1% ⁠rise in ICICI Bank after it reported higher-than-expected profit ⁠in ‌the March quarter. However, ​fresh Middle East ‌tensions renewed investor caution and tempered sentiments. Brent crude ‌climbed to $97 ​a ​barrel as ​shipping in and out of the Gulf ​was at a bare ⁠minimum, though traders were holding out hope for a resolution. Expand   © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Sensex and Nifty opens in green as ceasefire optimism lifts markets

Sensex and Nifty opens in green as ceasefire optimism lifts markets

With the West Asia conflict now standing at a very critical stage, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday were trading in positive territory during the early hours. The indices on April 17 were supported by optimism around easing geopolitical tensions and fresh foreign fund inflows. Experts, while expressing their views on the market situation amid the ceasefire, said that the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has added to markets` optimism, with expectations that this could pave the way for renewed US-Iran negotiations, as per PTI.  Sensex climbs 177 points The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20 in early trade. Whereas the 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15.  Considering that the Sensex declined 122.56 points or 0.16 per cent to settle at 77,988.68 on April 16, Thursday, the marginal gain on Friday signifies that the dynamics of the stock market could remain highly volatile for the next few days. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 382.36 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. Top gainers and losers While …

Sensex, Nifty 50 to open lower today as investors stay cautious on Iran war| Business News

Sensex, Nifty 50 to open lower today as investors stay cautious on Iran war| Business News

Updated on: Apr 06, 2026 8:29:32 AM IST The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. India’s stock market is likely to open little changed today, as caution over a possible escalation in the Iran war offset sentiment after US President Donald Trump threatened “hell” if Tehran misses his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 22,725 as of 8:15 am, indicating that the benchmark Nifty 50 will open near Thursday’s close of 22,713.1 points. India’s stock market was shut on Friday for Good Friday. Brent crude prices jumped above $110 a barrel, while Asian markets were mixed following Trump’s warning to Iran. In an expletives-laden social media post, Trump told Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for about a fifth of global oil and natural gas supplies that has largely remained shut since the war began five weeks ago. The Nifty 50 and Sensex lost 0.5% and 0.4%, respectively, last week, extending losses to a sixth straight week, as the Iran war …

Sensex, Nifty 50 surge as oil recedes below 0 on Iran war ceasefire hopes| Business News

Sensex, Nifty 50 surge as oil recedes below $100 on Iran war ceasefire hopes| Business News

India’s stock market surged for a second consecutive session today, joining a broader Asian relief rally as signs of a Iran war ceasefire sent crude oil prices tumbling below the $100-per-barrel. The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Hope is returning to the market with indications of de-escalation in the conflict. (Livemint) The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex climbed as much as 1,161 points, or 1.57%, to 75,230.06 in morning trade, while the wider NSE Nifty 50 rose 1.6% to cross the 23,200 mark. The rally was broad-based, with 15 of the 16 major sectoral indices logging gains. Small-cap and mid-cap stocks outperformed the benchmarks, rising 2.7% and 2.2%, respectively. The primary catalyst for the risk-on sentiment was a reported shift in US foreign policy. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump indicated that progress is being made toward a negotiated settlement in the Middle East. Reports suggest the US has presented Tehran with a 15-point plan aimed at a month-long ceasefire, providing a much-needed reprieve for global energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, …

Sensex, Nifty 50 set for gap-down open as Iran war delivers crude shock for India| Business News

Sensex, Nifty 50 set for gap-down open as Iran war delivers crude shock for India| Business News

India’s stock market is likely to see a gap-down open on Monday as the Iran war is certain to deliver a crude shock for the world’s fourth largest economy. Expect elevated volatility amid global risk-off sentiment, analysts said. The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The stock market is likely to move from earnings-driven to oil-driven trading in the near term. (HT) India’s oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corp. Ltd., as well as makers of paint, tyres and chemicals, are likely to come under margin pressure due to higher input costs. Upstream oil producers such as ONGC Ltd. and Oil India Ltd. may benefit from stronger realisations, while defence firms such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. could see sentiment support. “The stock market is likely to move from earnings-driven to oil-driven trading in the near term,” JM Financial analysts Venkatesh Balasubramaniam, Shanay Mehta and Shalin Choksy wrote in a note on Sunday, “Crude remains the key macro variable for Indian equities under the current escalation scenario.” Every $1 …

IT sell-off rattles India’s stock market with all but five Nifty 50 stocks in red| Business News

IT sell-off rattles India’s stock market with all but five Nifty 50 stocks in red| Business News

India’s IT heavyweights dragged down the stock market today, tracking a 2% drop in Wall Street, on concerns that AI is set to disrupt their business model. The National Stock Exchange building in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. (Livemint) The 30-share BSE Sensex fell as much as 1.07%, or 903.17 points, to 82,771.75 points while the broader Nifty 50 slumped 1.13%. All 16 major sectors declined at the open. Here’s a look at the movers of the benchmark: Nifty 50 Top Gainers: Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel Nifty 50 Top Losers: Eternal, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Ports, Trent, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, IndiGo, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement. The Nifty IT index, which sends five companies—Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra—to the Nifty 50, is on track for the worst week since the pandemic started in March 2020. To be sure, the unwinding of AI stocks on Wall Street is a positive for Dalal Street for the wider market lacks the outsized exposure to such trade. “What is rattling the …

Sensex, Nifty 50 tumble as trade war fears wipe out ₹10 lakh crore investor wealth| Business News

Sensex, Nifty 50 tumble as trade war fears wipe out ₹10 lakh crore investor wealth| Business News

India’s stock market deepened its retreat today, capping a brutal two-day selloff that has erased nearly ₹10 lakh crore in investor wealth. The stock market is battling a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, relentless foreign outflows, and pre-budget jitters hammered risk appetite. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex has plunged over 1,000 points in two sessions, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 1% to breach the psychological 25,400 mark, as a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, relentless foreign outflows, and pre-budget jitters hammered risk appetite. The selloff accelerated as sentiment soured globally after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations. The dispute, centering on Trump’s aggressive stance on Greenland, has raised the spectre of a Trans-Atlantic trade war. The EU is reportedly preparing retaliatory tariffs on $108 billion of US goods if Washington proceeds with a 10% levy on 1 February. “The volatility is likely to continue until clarity emerges regarding the US-Europe standoff,” said V.K. Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments. “Since both sides have hardened their positions, the …