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.
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS ), reported a strong set of Q4 fourth-quarter earnings, underpinned by steady deal wins, expanding artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and disciplined execution, even as global macroeconomic uncertainties persist. The company posted a 12.22% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹13,718 crore for the March quarter,
Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp reversal on Thursday, breaking a five-session winning streak, as fading hopes around the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, April 9, 2026. After a strong rally in the previous session, benchmark indices opened lower and extended losses through early trade. The BSE Sensex fell over
Indian equity markets rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the Sensex soaring nearly 3,000 points and the Nifty approaching the 24,000 mark, as easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp fall in crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment, April 8, 2026. The BSE Sensex surged 2,919 points, or 3.91%, to 77,535 in mid-session trade, while the Nifty
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his warnings against Iran, threatening to strike critical civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time i.e., April 5, even as Tehran mocked the remarks and warned of direct retaliation, April 6, 2026. In a strongly worded social media post, Trump
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Iran has permitted vessels carrying essential goods to pass through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, offering limited relief to global supply chains even as the broader conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, April 4, 2026. The decision, reported by Iranian media, comes amid tight restrictions and heightened military activity in the region, where
