Sensex and Nifty turn volatile amid rising crude oil prices
Indian stock markets turned volatile on Monday after a positive start, as rising crude oil prices and global supply concerns weighed on investor sentiment. While banking and select stocks supported early gains, benchmarks later slipped amid uncertainty linked to global tensions
20 April,2026 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest man again
While Adani’s net worth rose to USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th in the global rankings, Ambani slipped to the 20th spot with a net worth of USD 90.8 billion. The shift comes after a strong rally in Adani Group stocks, which boosted the entrepreneur's wealth significantly in a short span of a single day
17 April,2026 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentWest Asia War: Crude oil prices fall 2 per cent as ceasefire hopes calm markets
Crude oil prices fell sharply in global trade after fresh signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia raised hopes of improved regional stability. Benchmark Brent and WTI crude declined as traders reacted positively to ceasefire developments
17 April,2026 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWest Asia tensions: Gold and silver prices rise on strong demand and global cues
Gold and silver prices moved higher on Thursday due to strong demand in the domestic market and fresh buying by traders. Global factors, including easing geopolitical tensions and supportive macroeconomic conditions, also contributed to the rise
16 April,2026 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex surges 600 points, Nifty tops 24,400 on US-Iran optimism
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 surged for the second day, driven by optimism over US-Iran talks, easing crude prices and strong foreign inflows. Gains were led by IT and metal stocks amid positive global cues
16 April,2026 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWest Asia war: Rupee slips 9 paise to 93.44 against US dollar
The Indian rupee weakened due to rising crude oil prices and higher inflation data, even though domestic equities saw strong gains. Global uncertainties and movement in oil markets continued to influence currency trends
15 April,2026 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia’s WPI inflation climbs to 3.88 pc in March driven by fuel price surge
India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to 3.88 per cent in March mainly due to higher prices of crude oil, natural gas and manufactured products. Fuel costs saw a sharp monthly rise driven by global crude price movements, while food inflation remained stable
15 April,2026 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWest Asia tensions: Gold holds firm while silver gains on strong buying interest
Gold prices remained stable on Wednesday as improving chances of reduced tensions between the United States and Iran kept investor activity balanced. While gold showed limited movement, silver prices recorded stronger gains
15 April,2026 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSensex jumps over 1,100 points, Nifty crosses 24,000 mark
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, with Sensex rising over 1,100 points and Nifty crossing 24,000, driven by easing West Asia tensions and optimism over US-Iran talks. Strong global cues and IT stocks further boosted investor sentiment
15 April,2026 12:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's retail inflation edges up to 3.4 per cent in March
The March inflation figure shows a slight uptick from 3.21 per cent recorded in February and the revised 2.74 per cent in January, when the updated CPI series was introduced
13 April,2026 05:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentIN PHOTOS: Jewellery markets brace for impact as gold-silver prices tumble
03 February,2026 04:58 PM ISTSensex crashes over 1,400 points; Nifty drops by 407 points
The BSE Sensex on Monday stood at 76,135.92, marking a decline of 1,414.33 points or 1.82 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 407.00 points to 23,643.60 during the opening bell
13 April,2026 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOil rises above USD 97 as Asian markets fall on Iran-US ceasefire doubts
Investors were closely watching whether the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was already slipping after a round of deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that killed and injured hundreds. Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to the attacks in Lebanon
09 April,2026 01:18 PM IST | Hong Kong | APRBI has taken US-Iran ceasefire into account in policy decision: Governor Sanjay
"The ceasefire, to some extent, has been taken into account. The whole implications, will come later, but the ceasefire has been taken into account in the monetary policy decision", said the RBI Governor
08 April,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIUnion 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.