Fuel prices in India have moved higher once again. Petrol and diesel prices were increased for the third time in May, extending a month of gradual revisions driven by elevated crude oil prices and continued geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict. At the same time, the Centre argued that differences in state-level taxes, not […]
Indian equity markets recovered sharply from early losses on Wednesday, with the Sensex rebounding nearly 700 points from the day’s low and the Nifty climbing back near the 23,650 mark amid value buying and improving sentiment around geopolitical developments. The session began under heavy pressure. In early trade, the Sensex had plunged more than 670
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Monday, with benchmark indices tumbling more than 1% amid rising crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical uncertainty, and growing concerns over India’s macroeconomic stability. The Sensex plunged over 1,100 points to near 76,226, while the Nifty slipped below the crucial 23,900 mark, reflecting widespread risk aversion across sectors.
Indian equity markets traded firmly higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices rebounding sharply as easing geopolitical tensions and cooling crude oil prices improved investor sentiment. At around 9:30 am, the Sensex surged over 450 points to 77,466, while the Nifty climbed near the 24,200 mark, reflecting renewed risk appetite after days of volatility-driven pressure. The
Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Tuesday, with benchmark indices extending losses as global and macroeconomic pressures intensified. The Sensex declined 414 points to 76,855, while the Nifty fell below the crucial 24,000 mark to 23,984, reflecting a clear shift toward risk-off positioning. The decline was primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions
Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex falling over 700 points and the Nifty slipping below the key 24,000 level, as rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign selling and weakness in IT stocks weighed on investor sentiment, April 24, 2026. By around 9:45 a.m., the BSE Sensex was down 730 points,
By around midday, the BSE Sensex was up 409 points, or 0.53%, at 78,397, while the Nifty 50 rose 0.5% to trade above the 24,300 mark. The gains reflect a gradual return of confidence after weeks of volatility driven by Middle East tensions. At a simple level, the reason behind the rise is clear: less fear,
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Even as Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall in March, mutual funds quietly stepped in with aggressive buying—signaling confidence where others saw risk. Data shows that mutual funds invested nearly ₹55,413 crore in financial stocks alone during the month. This accounted for almost half of their total equity purchases, even as markets were under
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Global financial markets are showing resilience amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, but underlying risks remain elevated, according to International Monetary Fund(IMF),in a report published on April 14, 2026. Markets entered 2026 from a position of strength, supported by rising asset prices and low volatility. However, the outbreak of hostilities in West Asia has disrupted that
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Indian equity markets staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, with benchmark indices rallying sharply as easing crude oil prices and renewed hopes of U.S.-Iran negotiations lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged over 1,250 points to close higher, while the Nifty 50 settled comfortably above the 24,200 mark, marking a decisive shift from the volatility seen in recent sessions.
