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Sensex falls over 250 points, Nifty below 24,250 as Mideast peace hopes fade. More pain ahead?

Indian stock markets saw a troubling trend as they recorded declines for several days in a row. On the third straight day, the Sensex dropped significantly, and the Nifty 50 fell for the sixth consecutive session. This decline coincided with fading expectations for a peace deal in the Middle East,…

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Why did stock market fall today? Sensex slides 281 pts, Nifty closes below 24,300. 5 factors behind the decline

Indian stock indices extended losses on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty declining. Broader markets bucked the trend, closing higher as crude oil prices gained. IT stocks experienced significant declines ahead of the Fed's meeting minutes.

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CAS chaos continues: Sensex rises 114 points, but Nifty closes below 24,400. What lies ahead?

Indian benchmark indices ended mixed on expiry day, with the Sensex gaining 114 points while the Nifty slipped over 40 points. Broader markets advanced, while metal stocks declined and FMCG and realty gained. Analysts said softer inflation supported sentiment, but elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks remained key market overhangs.

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Sensex falls over 200 points, Nifty below 24,450 as oil nears $90/barrel. What lies ahead?

On Wednesday, Indian stocks experienced a downturn as oil prices approached $90 per barrel. Analysts attribute this decline to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which are hampering market momentum. Despite this, the resilience of India's growth suggests improved corporate earnings for FY27, while mid and small-cap stocks have been…

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CAS chaos continues: Sensex falls 456 points, Nifty trims losses to close at 24,571. What lies ahead?

Indian stock markets closed lower as the new closing auction session impacted benchmark indices. Sensex fell nearly 456 points, while Nifty 50 saw a smaller decline. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the losses on the Sensex index. Geopolitical concerns over the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to…

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CAS chaos: Nifty ends flat but Sensex jumps 374 points on expiry day

Indian markets closed higher with Sensex rising 374 points, while Nifty remained flat due to divergence from the closing auction session. PSU banks outperformed, while auto and realty lagged. Analysts see valuation support holding, with limited RBI impact and cautious FII flows amid high US bond yields and global uncertainty.

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Sensex rises over 100 points, but Nifty50 slips near 24,600. What’s driving the divergence?

The Indian stock market witnessed a mixed session on Tuesday as the Sensex rose over 100 points while the Nifty 50 dropped over 150 points to trade near 24,600. The divergence follows volatility from the newly introduced Closing Auction Session framework on the NSE amid widespread losses in sectoral indices.

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Will Nifty, Sensex extend gains on Monday? 6 factors which will drive D-Street action this week

Indian stock market is expected to extend recent gains this week. The Reserve Bank of India's policy decision will significantly influence market direction. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices remain key concerns. Foreign institutional investors are showing renewed interest in Indian equities. Corporate earnings announcements will…

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Sensex rises 166 points, Nifty closes above 24,350; Bajaj twins, M&M among top gainers

Indian stock markets concluded Friday with gains for a third straight session. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed higher, reflecting positive global sentiment. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the gains after strong quarterly earnings reports. Sectoral indices mostly traded higher, with Nifty IT being an exception. Analysts…

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Sensex falls 70 points, Nifty closes below 23,400 as HUL, BEL, other stocks react to Q1 earnings

Indian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday after erasing early gains. Sensex and Nifty experienced a slight decline, while broader markets showed mixed performance. IT stocks rallied significantly, driven by global sentiment shifts and attractive valuations. Analysts noted cautious investor sentiment ahead of central bank policy meetings. Improving monsoon conditions…

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Sensex sinks over 2,000 points in 5 days. How scary do the charts look for next week?

Indian markets enter a crucial week with Nifty testing the key 23,600 support after five straight sessions of losses. Rising crude oil prices, weak earnings and global headwinds have turned sentiment bearish, while analysts see 24,000–24,200 as major resistance levels.

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Sensex drops 364 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 as market falls for 4th day on rising Iran-US tensions. What’s ahead?

Indian stock markets extended losses for a fourth session on Thursday. Sensex and Nifty closed lower as oil prices soared significantly. Broader markets also saw declines, with midcap and smallcap indices falling. Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services shares led gains on Sensex. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, and IndiGo…

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Why did market fall today? 7 triggers behind Rs 4 lakh crore wealth wipeout

Indian stock markets experienced significant declines on Wednesday. Escalating Iran-US tensions and tariff threats spooked investors, causing major indices to fall. Oil prices surged above $92 per barrel, impacting market sentiment negatively. The Indian rupee also weakened against the US dollar amid global uncertainties. Persistent foreign investor selling further weighed…

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Sensex falls 238 points, Nifty closes below 24,200 despite Iran-US mediation efforts

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday, with major indices Sensex and Nifty closing lower. Broader markets, however, showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices registering gains. Geopolitical mediation efforts between Iran and the US offered some market sentiment support. Oil prices dipped below ninety dollars per barrel following…

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Explained: Why is stock market rising today even as Iran-US war escalates, oil prices cross $85

Indian equities rallied on Wednesday despite escalating Iran-US tensions and Brent crude crossing $85 a barrel, as investors bet the conflict will remain contained and global risk appetite improves on softer US inflation. Financial stocks led the gains, though analysts cautioned that geopolitical risks, inflation and oil prices remain key…

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Sensex rises 130 points, Nifty closes above 24,050; market erases most of intraday gains

Indian stock markets closed higher on Wednesday with marginal gains. The Iran-US conflict escalated, impacting global oil prices significantly. Investors face uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and domestic economic factors. Rising inflation and monsoon deficiency pose challenges for the Indian economy. Experts advise remaining invested in fairly valued growth sector…

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Sensex rises 47 points, Nifty closes above 24,200 as market recovers all morning losses. What’s ahead?

Indian benchmark indices erased steep intraday losses to end marginally higher on Monday, supported by a strong rally in IT stocks and continued foreign fund inflows despite escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Analysts said the market's near-term direction will hinge on crude oil prices, with Brent remaining below…

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FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with Rs 15,157 cr inflow in Jul

In July, foreign investors turned net buyers of Indian equities following a period of large outflows, prompted by favorable domestic macroeconomic trends and improved global risk sentiment. The Indian debt market also saw a significant influx of foreign investments, attributed to recently modified debt taxation that enhanced its attractiveness. The…

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Sensex jumps 238 points, Nifty closes near 24,000. 5 key factors behind today's D-Street rebound

Indian equities recovered on Thursday, paring some losses from Wednesday's significant decline. The Sensex and Nifty indices showed broad-based gains, with small and midcap stocks also rising. Easing geopolitical concerns and positive global market signals boosted investor sentiment significantly. Foreign institutional investors continued their buying trend for the sixth consecutive…

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Market wrap: Sensex drops 104 points, Nifty closes below 24,400 as market snap 4-day gaining streak

Indian stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, ending a four-day gain. Weak global cues and rising oil prices impacted trading sentiment negatively. Foreign investors remained net buyers, providing some support to the market. IT stocks surged significantly, while broader markets experienced declines. Analysts anticipate an uptrend driven by economic growth…

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Sensex jumps over 300 points, Nifty above 24,300 to extend gains for the 4th day on monsoon revival and FII buying

Indian stock markets surged on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty extending gains for a fourth straight session. Heavy rainfall revived monsoon hopes, while foreign investors turned net buyers, boosting investor confidence. Infosys led the gains, though some stocks like IndiGo saw declines. The market anticipates Q1 results, with financials and…

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Non-AI Nifty suddenly beating Nasdaq, South Korea & Taiwan bourses: Is the global tech trade finally reversing?

India's Nifty is surprisingly outperforming global tech giants like Nasdaq, South Korea, and Taiwan, marking a potential reversal in the AI-driven market trend. Foreign investors are shifting away from Korean chipmakers, while India's domestic growth drivers offer a more stable outlook. This shift, fueled by concerns over AI 'malinvestment' and…

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Sensex jumps 580 points, Nifty closes above 24,150 as IT stocks outperform; oil prices near $70/barrel

Indian equity benchmarks rallied over 0.7% as easing crude oil prices, lower market volatility, and gains in IT stocks lifted sentiment. Analysts expect the market to remain supported by global macro developments, the India–Japan Summit, US jobs data and the upcoming corporate earnings season.

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Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty above 23,900 as investors weigh Iran tensions, weak monsoon concerns

Indian stock markets opened the second half of 2026 with modest gains after recent declines. Investors are closely watching escalating US-Iran tensions, which are impacting oil prices, and a concerningly weak monsoon season. Analysts suggest adjusting portfolios towards fixed income and monsoon-proof sectors like healthcare and defense to mitigate potential…

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Market wrap: Sensex falls 250 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 on monthly expiry day

Indian equities ended lower for the second straight session as benchmarks slipped on expiry-day volatility, though broader markets advanced. IT stocks led declines amid rate worries, while auto and consumption names gained. Analysts expect sectoral rotation ahead of earnings, with banking, healthcare and power seen as resilient drivers of performance.

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