Sensex falls nearly 500 points, Nifty dips by 142 as markets remain volatile
Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday after a strong three-day rally, dragged by heavy selling in IT stocks. HCL Tech plunged nearly 9 per cent, while global uncertainties and FII outflows added pressure, keeping market sentiment volatile
22 April,2026 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaMarkets had opened on a weak note amid rising geopolitical tensions
03 April,2026 09:47 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,899.53 points to 73,847.08 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 572.55 points to 22,903.95
01 April,2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 349.45 points to 22,470.15
30 March,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIAmong the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Larsen and Toubro, Reliance Industries, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. On the other hand, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Trent were among the gainers
27 March,2026 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIAs the year progresses, the exchange will also observe holidays for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14 and Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti on October 2
26 March,2026 09:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 885.32 points to 74,953.77 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 307.65 points to 23,220.05
25 March,2026 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | PTITrump said on social media that he had extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically located shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and that he would hold off strikes against Iranian energy sites for five days
24 March,2026 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIGold and silver rose around 3 percent on Friday amid hopes of easing West Asia tensions, with gold trading above Rs 1.47 lakh per 10 grams and silver near Rs 2.36 lakh per kg
20 March,2026 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 976.77 points to 75,184.01 in early trade, while the 50-share NSE Nifty surged 301.7 points to 23,303.85
20 March,2026 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe benchmark indices opened deep in the red, with the NIFTY 50 index starting the session at 23,197.75, down by 580.05 points or 2.44 per cent. The BSE Sensex also plunged 1,953.21 points or 2.55 per cent to open at 74,750.92
19 March,2026 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIA decline in global crude oil prices and a positive opening in domestic equity markets prevented a sharper fall in the local currency, according to forex traders
18 March,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe 30-share Sensex initially dropped 144.34 points to 75,358.51, while the 50-share Nifty declined 49.95 points to 23,358.85. However, both indices soon recovered, with the Sensex rising 192.14 points to 75,696.83 and the Nifty gaining 64.25 points to trade at 23,473.05
17 March,2026 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIIN PHOTOS: Jewellery markets brace for impact as gold-silver prices tumble
03 February,2026 04:58 PM ISTGold and silver prices surge up to 8 per cent after sharp hike in import duty
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures hit an intraday high of Rs 1,64,497 per 10 grams, while silver futures climbed to Rs 3,01,429 per kg
13 May,2026 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGovt hikes import duty on gold, silver after PM Modi’s austerity appeal
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the revised duty structure came into effect on May 13; gold and silver findings will now attract a customs duty of 5 per cent, while platinum findings will face a 5.4 per cent duty
13 May,2026 08:37 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s April retail inflation drops to 3.48 pc despite global tensions
According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday, the commodities that posted the highest inflation during the month were silver jewellery, which saw a 144.34 per cent jump in prices, and gold jewellery, which clocked a 40.72 per cent increase in prices
12 May,2026 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMaruti Suzuki selects six startups to develop AI solutions for automation
Maruti Suzuki India has selected six startups under its accelerator programme to co-create AI and tech-driven solutions aimed at improving plant automation, safety standards, product development timelines, material traceability, and customer engagement
12 May,2026 05:46 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSensex crashes 1,456 points amid rising crude oil prices
Indian stock markets extended losses for a second straight session on May 12 as escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude oil prices, weak rupee, and persistent FII selling dragged Sensex down 1,456 points and Nifty below 23,400, triggering broad-based sectoral weakness
12 May,2026 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Tarun VermaWest Asia tensions: Rupee hits record low of 95.63 against US dollar
The Indian rupee fell to a fresh lifetime low of 95.63 against the US dollar after renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran and comments from US President Donald Trump raised fears of prolonged conflict and higher crude oil prices
12 May,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIBudget 2025: What is Direct Tax Code? Will it replace the Income Tax Act 1961?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her July 2024 Budget speech announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act 1961. She had also announced that a new tax system would eventually be introduced to make the tax concise and easy to understand. Will the Direct Tax Code replace the Income Tax Act 1961 this Budget 2025? But what is Direct Tax Code, or DTC? Here is all you need to know.
Sensex jumps over 460 points, Nifty crosses 23,580 led by pharma, banking stocks
IT stocks remained under pressure, while analysts warned that continued FPI selling, rupee depreciation and high oil prices could weigh on markets. Pharma and textile sectors are expected to benefit from the weaker rupee
14 May,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSNifty, Sensex steady at open; IT stocks drag while metals and FMCG gain
Domestic equity markets opened largely flat on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty showing marginal gains amid mixed global cues and easing crude oil prices
13 May,2026 11:26 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSWest Asia war: Sensex slips over 400 points, Nifty extend losses for second day
Indian markets fell for a second straight day, with Sensex and Nifty slipping around 0.5 per cent amid geopolitical tensions and broad sectoral weakness, especially in IT and financial stocks
12 May,2026 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSRising crude and global uncertainty push Indian equities into red zone
Jewellery and consumer-linked stocks saw sharp declines after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged reduced foreign spending and gold purchases. Global uncertainty and energy price risks further added to market pressure
11 May,2026 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex, Nifty slip 0.7 pc amid renewed West Asia conflict fears
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both slipped around 0.7 per cent, dragged down by banking, auto, and oil & gas stocks, while IT, pharma, and healthcare sectors posted gains
08 May,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSensex, Nifty rise as hopes of US-Iran peace deal lift sentiment
Sensex rose nearly 380 points and Nifty gained around 92 points in early trade as optimism around a possible US-Iran peace deal improved global sentiment
07 May,2026 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBudget 2025: New Income Tax Bill likely to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday
The number of pages has been reduced substantially to 622, almost half of the current voluminous Act which includes amendments made over the last six decades
12 February,2025 12:31 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI72% of taxpayers opt for New Tax Regime while filing ITR for AY 2024-25
5.27 crore have been filed in the New Tax Regime while the remaining 2.01 crore ITRs are filed in the Old Tax Regime
02 August,2024 04:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai mall rents climb 20 percent as NCR hits near-full occupancy, says ANAROCK
Mumbai mall rents have jumped 20 per cent year-on-year while Delhi-NCR’s premium malls are almost fully occupied. ANAROCK report highlights massive growth and Rs 25-30 billion investment opportunity in Indian retail real estate
13 May,2026 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHigh streets beat malls in Mumbai with 4.3 mn sq ft retail absorption
Across India’s top seven cities, the total retail absorption stood at approximately 4.3 million square feet (sq ft) in the second half of 2025, reflecting steady momentum even in a dynamic market environment
13 April,2026 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentReal estate inflows in India jump 25 pc to USD 1.6 billion in Jan-March
Institutional investments in India’s real estate hit USD 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, led by domestic capital and office assets, while foreign inflows decline amid global uncertainty
02 April,2026 11:22 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSIndia remains key real estate investment destination in Asia Pacific: Report
India recorded one of the strongest real estate investment growths in the Asia-Pacific region at 29 per cent in 2025, second only to Singapore's 35 per cent, according to a Colliers report. Total real estate investment across nine key APAC markets reached USD162 billion, up 8 per cent year-on-year
11 March,2026 03:58 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | IANSRBI considering allowing banks to lend to REITs
RBI has proposed allowing banks to lend to REITs with safeguards to boost real estate financing. It also announced corporate bond derivatives, forex rule easing, and removal of the VRR investment cap
06 February,2026 02:13 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIRenters Reform Bill: UK Eviction & Deposit Rules
The UK Renters’ Reform Bill introduces major changes to tenant rights, Section 21 evictions, periodic tenancies, landlord registration, and property standards. Learn how the new reforms impact landlords and tenants in England and how to prepare for the updated rental laws.
04 February,2026 01:37 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent