Nifty and Sensex open in red amid US-Iran tensions and rising crude prices
Indian equity markets opened under pressure amid geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran and a spike in crude oil prices dented investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty slipped in early trade, tracking weak global cues and cautious mood across Asian markets
20 February,2026 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold and silver prices rise for second day amid geopolitical tensions
Gold and silver prices rose for a second straight session on Thursday amid rising geopolitical tensions and cautious US Fed signals. In Mumbai, 24-carat gold stood at Rs 1,54,470 per 10 grams. MCX futures gained after exchanges withdrew additional margins on bullion contracts
19 February,2026 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex and Nifty open higher but slip into red amid selling pressure
Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday but soon slipped into the red due to selling in services and consumer durables stocks. IT and auto shares offered support, while Asian markets rallied. FIIs and DIIs remained net buyers, and Brent crude edged higher
19 February,2026 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold, silver rebound after two-day slide amid macro-economic cues
Gold and silver prices rose on Wednesday after two sessions of decline, supported by renewed buying interest amid global macro-economic developments. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), gold April futures climbed 1.24 per cent to Rs 1,53,294 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis
18 February,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSensex declines 0.30 per cent; Nifty down 0.27 per cent; IT stocks record losses
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Wednesday amid volatility in IT and services stocks. The Sensex slipped over 247 points while the Nifty dropped 70 points. Analysts expect continued churn from IT towards banking, auto and pharma sectors despite positive global cues
18 February,2026 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRBI absorbs nearly half of government's bond supply through OMO purchases
The Reserve Bank of India bought 47 percent of the Centre’s bond issuances in FY26 through Open Market Operations, injecting liquidity to ease pressure from heavy government borrowing and keep bond yields stable
17 February,2026 07:29 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIGold, silver prices continue to decline amid weakening safe haven demand
Gold and silver prices declined for a second straight session as investors assessed mixed US economic data and awaited clarity on the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. A stronger dollar and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on safe-haven demand
17 February,2026 02:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentSensex, Nifty slip in early trade before IT stocks gain momentum
Continuing the recent bear run, Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Tuesday but quickly recovered, led by gains in Infosys and ITC. FIIs remained net sellers, while global markets showed mixed trends. Gold and silver prices also declined for the second straight session amid US policy cues
17 February,2026 12:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex, Nifty open in red amid AI concerns in IT sector; Asian markets open flat
Benchmark indices opened lower on Monday, reflecting fragile investor confidence. Experts say AI-driven changes in the IT sector continue to act as a key overhang on markets
16 February,2026 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRupee rises to 7 paise to 90.40 vs US dollar in early trade
The rupee gained 7 paise to trade at 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, moving in a narrow range as investors awaited confirmation of the India-US trade agreement and cues from the RBI’s interest rate decision. Corporate dollar demand limited gains, while softer crude prices provided some support
13 February,2026 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIIN PHOTOS: Jewellery markets brace for impact as gold-silver prices tumble
03 February,2026 04:58 PM ISTGold prices falls in Mumbai; rebounds on MCX futures; Silver futures also surges
Gold price surged in commodity markets while price in Mumbai dropped marginally. Investors turned to value buying after recent declines, while MCX gold futures gained over 1 per cent amid global uncertainty.
13 February,2026 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex, Nifty open sharply lower yet again amid global risk-off sentiment
Domestic benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened sharply lower on Friday amid weak global cues and risk-off sentiment. IT stocks crashed over 5 per cent as global tech weakness and AI valuation concerns weighed heavily on markets
13 February,2026 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGold and silver prices dip as strong US dollar weighs on bullion
Gold and silver prices slipped on Thursday after a brief rise, as a stronger US dollar and upbeat US jobs data pressured global bullion markets. MCX gold April futures declined 0.24 per cent to Rs 1,58,400 per 10 grams
12 February,2026 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUnion Budget 2024: How will budget impact your Income, Savings & Taxes?
The Union Budget 2024 was announced on 23rd July by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the budget touched upon varied sectors of priorities for the government, it has raised several questions for the middle class. Are the taxes simplified enough? Will the standard deductions given matter much? What should be the right approach to investing? In the episode of Money Matters, Certified Financial Planner and SEBI Registered Investment Advisor Kalpesh Ashar in conversation with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explains various aspects of personal finance related to this year’s budget. From the widening of the tax slabs, raising STT on F&O, and raising taxes on Capital Gains to the new pension scheme for minors, in this video Kalpesh Ashar busts the myth and explains how these reforms can impact you.