Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday as persistent foreign fund outflows, concerns over further US tariffs on Indian exports and geopolitical overhangs dent investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 455.35 points to 83,120.89 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 135.35 points to 25,547.95. From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Eternal, Power Grid, Adani Ports, Infosys, Reliance Industries and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards. However, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Axis Bank and State Bank of India were among the gainers. Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth Rs 3,769.31 crore on Friday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 5,595.84 crore, according to exchange data. "Indian equity markets begin the week on a cautious footing as risk appetite remains restrained amid lingering global uncertainty, continued FII outflows, and geopolitical overhangs. Recent profit-booking across sectors has added to near-term pressure, keeping sentiment defensive," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. In the past five trading days, the BSE benchmark declined 2,185.77 points or 2.54 per cent, and the Nifty tumbled 645.25 points or 2.45 per cent. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index traded higher. US markets ended in positive territory on Friday. "The market has turned distinctly weak, weighed down by a series of India-specific and global geopolitical events. Geopolitical developments in Venezuela, the crisis in Iran and Trump's threats regarding Greenland are also being viewed by the markets with concern," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments, said. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.24 per cent to USD 63.49 per barrel. On Friday, the Sensex tumbled 604.72 points or 0.72 per cent to sink below the 84,000-level and settle at 83,576.24. The Nifty dropped 193.55 points or 0.75 per cent to 25,683.30. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
12 January,2026 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Friday amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed threats of 500 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act. As of 9.29 am, Sensex slipped 107 points, or 0.13 per cent to 84,073 and Nifty eased 26 points, or 0.10 per cent to 26,850. Main broad cap indices posted stronger losses compared to benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 lost 0.84 per cent. ONGC and Bharat Electronics were among top gainers on the Nifty pack. Nifty realty and media were the top losers, down 2.14 per cent and 1.34 per cent, respectively. All sectoral indices were trading in red, except IT and PSU Bank. Immediate support lies at 25,700–25,750 zone, and resistance placed at 26,150–26,200 zone, market watchers said. After the sharp correction on Thursday triggered by the possibility of about a 500 per cent tariff on India under the provisions of the Russia Sanctioning Act approved by US President Donald Trump, the market will be focused on the verdict, expected from the US Supreme Court on the legality of Trump tariffs, analysts said. On Thursday, Nifty extended its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session, falling 263 points to close at 25,876. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed in the morning session as investors parsed China's inflation data which accelerated in December to the fastest pace in nearly three years. In Asian markets, China's Shanghai index gained 0.3 per cent, and Shenzhen added 0.57 per cent, Japan's Nikkei advanced 1.14 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dipped 0.07 per cent. South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.69 per cent. The US markets were mostly in the green zone overnight even as Nasdaq lost 0.44 per cent. The S&P 500 gained 0.01 per cent, and the Dow moved up 0.55 per cent. On January 8, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold net equities worth Rs 3,367 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of equities worth Rs 3,701 crore. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
09 January,2026 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEquity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday amid persistent foreign fund outflows and concerns about potential US tariff hikes. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 255.86 points to 84,705.28 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 65.9 points to 26,074.85. From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and UltraTech Cement were among the biggest laggards. However, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers. Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth Rs 1,527.71 crore on Wednesday, while domestic institutional investors bought stocks worth Rs 2,889.32 crore, according to exchange data. "From the fundamental perspective, there is good news for the economy and markets. Advanced estimates project the FY26 GDP growth at an impressive 7.4%. This reflects the underlying resilience of the economy despite Trump tariffs. "However, this strong fundamental is unlikely to reflect in the market very soon since the much-awaited US-India trade deal, which is critical for India's sustained growth and macro-economic stability, is not happening. This and the continuing FII selling are impacting the market," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. The Indian economy is expected to grow by 7.4 per cent in the current fiscal, maintaining its status as the world's fastest-growing major economy despite punitive US tariffs and geopolitical tensions. The First Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Wednesday put GDP growth in 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026 fiscal year) at better than 7.3 per cent forecast by the RBI and the government's initial projection of 6.3-6.8 per cent. "With both the Nifty and Bank Nifty holding key support levels but encountering stiff overhead resistance, market sentiment remains cautious amid elevated geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff-related concerns, and continued foreign portfolio outflows," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index and Shanghai's SSE Composite index traded higher, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index quoted lower. US markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.40 per cent to USD 60.20 per barrel. On Wednesday, the Sensex declined 102.20 points or 0.12 per cent to settle at 84,961.14. The Nifty went down by 37.95 points or 0.14 per cent to 26,140.75. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
08 January,2026 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe Indian benchmark indices posted mild losses early on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff-related concerns, tracking mixed cues from Asian markets. As of 9.30 am, Sensex slipped 156 points, or 0.18 per cent to 84,907 and Nifty eased 54 points, or 0.21 per cent to 26,124. Main broad-cap indices showed clear divergence with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.22 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gained 0.25 per cent. Sectorally, Nifty Auto was the top loser down 0.49 per cent. Sectors such as consumer durables, IT and metal gained 1.15 per cent, 0.91 per cent and 0.53 per cent, respectively. Immediate support lies at 26,000–26,050 zone, and resistance placed at 26,300–26,350 zone, market watchers said. Analysts said that recent market movements have been devoid of any trend and clear direction with few mega stocks disproportionately affecting the market. Despite positive institutional buying, Nifty fell 71 points yesterday due to sharp declines in two stocks, they said. These two stocks' large derivative and cash market volumes indicated settlement day activity, which were technical rather than fundamental, they added. Events and news may cause high volatility in the future with US President Donald Trump's tweet or action remaining a key watch point. Investors also closely watch the US Supreme Court verdict on Trump tariffs. If the verdict goes against the reciprocal tariffs, it will create huge volatility in stock markets, market watchers said. Asian region traded mixed with defence stocks snapping the two-day winning streak. Investors weighed in geopolitical risks after the US attack on Venezuela and renewed rhetoric over Greenland. In Asian markets, China's Shanghai index added 0.29 per cent, and Shenzhen gained 0.35 per cent, Japan's Nikkei lost 0.64 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index shed 1.01 per cent. South Korea's Kospi advanced 1.18 per cent. The US markets were in the green zone overnight as Nasdaq added 0.65 per cent. The S&P 500 gained 0.62 per cent, and the Dow moved up 0.99 per cent. On January 6, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold net equities worth Rs 106 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of equities worth Rs 1,749 crore. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
07 January,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBenchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began Friday's trading session on an optimistic note as steady buying by domestic institutional investors and a rally in blue-chip Reliance Industries drove the stock markets higher in early trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 158.19 points to 85,346.79 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 55.8 points to 26,202.35. From the 30-Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Maruti, Bharat Electronics, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the biggest gainers. ITC, Titan Company, HCL Tech and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 3,268.60 crore on Thursday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 1,525.89 crore, according to exchange data. "Steady domestic institutional inflows continue to provide broader support, helping offset aggressive selling by foreign investors," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were trading higher. US markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year's Day holiday. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.46 per cent to USD 61.13 per barrel. On Thursday, the Sensex dipped 32 points or 0.04 per cent to settle at 85,188.60. The Nifty went up marginally by 16.95 points or 0.06 per cent to end at 26,146.55. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
02 January,2026 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIEquity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors. After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 254.38 points to 84,929.46 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 89.15 points to 26,028 after four days of decline. From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Axis Bank, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever were among the biggest gainers. However, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index quoted lower. US markets ended lower on Tuesday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 3,844.02 crore on Tuesday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 6,159.81 crore, according to exchange data. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.10 per cent to USD 61.27 per barrel. Falling for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday, the Sensex dipped 20.46 points or 0.02 per cent to settle at 84,675.08. The Nifty skidded 3.25 points or 0.01 per cent to 25,938.85. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
31 December,2025 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIStock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in global equities dented investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 209.32 points to 84,486.22 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 63.25 points to 25,878.85. From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports and Reliance Industries were among the gainers. In Asian markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index traded in positive territory, while South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai's SSE Composite index quoted lower. US markets ended lower on Monday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 2,759.89 crore on Monday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 2,643.85 crore, according to exchange data. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, went up by 0.03 per cent to USD 61.96 per barrel. On Monday, the Sensex declined by 345.91 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 84,695.54. The Nifty edged lower by 100.20 points or 0.38 per cent to 25,942.10.c This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
30 December,2025 10:32 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIIndian benchmark indices traded flat with a mild positive bias early on Monday, tracking mixed global cues and subdued year-end participation. As of 9.30 am, Sensex moved up 40 points, or 0.04 per cent to 85,081 and Nifty gained 14 points, or 0.05 per cent to 26,057. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 advanced 0.14 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 0.18 per cent. Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel and NTPC were among the major gainers in the Nifty Pack, while losers included Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance and Tata Consumer. Among sectoral gainers, the Nifty Metal index was the top performer, rising 1.11 per cent, followed by Nifty Auto and Nifty Realty, which gained 0.26 per cent and 0.25 per cent, respectively. According to analysts, immediate support is placed at 25,850–25,900 zone, while 26,150–26,200 remains a crucial resistance band. Stable crude prices and a relatively steady rupee continue to offer underlying support, preventing sharp downside. They further said that underperformance of India compared to most developed and emerging markets in 2025 is set to change in 2026 as Indian macros are in the ‘Goldilocks’ zone, with robust economic growth and recovery in earnings from Q3 FY26. However, these factors are not enough to spark a rally soon, market watchers said. The market needs a US-India trade deal with positive surprises for India to rebound. A consolidation phase is likely in the near term in the absence of such surprises, they added. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed in the morning session, as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year. In Asian markets, China's Shanghai index advanced 0.31 per cent, and Shenzhen edged up 0.03 per cent, Japan's Nikkei lost 0.31 per cent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 0.39 per cent. South Korea's Kospi added 1.52 per cent. The US markets ended in the red zone on the last trading day, as Nasdaq lost 0.09 per cent, the S&P 500 eased 0.03 per cent, and the Dow moved down 0.04 per cent. On December 26, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 317 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were net buyers of equities worth Rs 1,772 crore. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
29 December,2025 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBenchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday amid foreign fund outflows as sentiment remained fragile amid low trading volumes and lack of any major domestic cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 183.42 points to 85,225.28 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 46.45 points to 26,095.65. From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Eternal, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest laggards. Bharat Electronics, Titan, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 index traded in positive territory while Shanghai's SSE Composite index quoted lower. US markets were closed on Thursday for Christmas. The domestic stock markets were closed on Thursday on account of Christmas. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,721.26 crore on Wednesday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 2,381.34 crore, according to exchange data. "In the absence of fresh triggers like a US-India trade deal, the market is likely to consolidate around the present levels," V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.11 per cent up to USD 62.31 per barrel. "Sentiment remains fragile amid low holiday volumes, FII selling of Rs 1,721 crore and lack of strong domestic cues, keeping markets range-bound and volatile," Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said. On Wednesday, the Sensex dropped by 116.14 points or 0.14 per cent to settle at 85,408.70. The Nifty edged lower by 35.05 points, or 0.13 per cent, to 26,142.10. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
26 December,2025 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe domestic equity markets opened on a flat-to-positive note on Tuesday but soon slipped into negative territory, as hopes of a Santa rally remained muted so far. Benchmark indices started the session with marginal gains, tracking positive global cues, but selling pressure across the broader market weighed on sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 26,246.15, gaining 32.80 points or 0.13 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began trade at 85,690.10, up 122.62 points or 0.14 per cent. However, the early optimism faded quickly, with markets turning red as the session progressed. Market participants noted that although Indian equities opened higher, sustained buying support was missing. Broader market indices on the NSE were largely under pressure, with almost all major indices trading in the red. The Nifty Smallcap index was the only exception, managing to stay in green, though gains remained marginal, indicating cautious investor sentiment across the market. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "Indian markets are pointing to another gap-up open. Monday's rise in Indian markets came despite a net outflow from FPIs, pointing to strong domestic flows continuing. This morning, Asian markets are up, taking the US cues. Santa has been late this year, but hopefully the last 4 days' positive moves in the US markets will create momentum for a year-end catch-up." Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the cash market on Monday, selling equities worth Rs 457.3 crore. In contrast, strong domestic institutional investor (DII) buying of Rs 4,058.2 crore helped cushion the market and limit downside pressure. Sectoral performance on the NSE showed a mixed trend. Nifty Metal surged by 0.49 per cent, while Nifty Pharma was marginally higher by 0.04 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank gained 0.31 per cent, and Nifty Financial Services rose by 0.25 per cent. In contrast, the Nifty IT index was under significant pressure, declining by more than 1 per cent, dragging overall market sentiment. Global cues remained supportive but cautious. Historically, since 1928, the S&P 500 has risen an average of 4 per cent between October 28 and New Year's Eve. However, this year, both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite have remained in negative territory during this period so far, reflecting uncertainty around a year-end rally. US markets closed higher on Monday, brushing aside concerns over AI bubble discussions, lack of progress on Ukraine peace talks, and rising tensions with Venezuela. Asian markets largely followed the positive US cues. Japan's Nikkei traded marginally higher, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index gained 0.42 per cent, Taiwan's weighted index rose 0.54 per cent, South Korea's KOSPI advanced 0.43 per cent, and Singapore's Straits Times index climbed 0.36 per cent. Despite supportive global signals, Indian markets continue to face pressure, with investors closely watching whether the remaining days of the year can deliver a delayed Santa rally. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
23 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIEquity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began Monday's trade on an optimistic note as investors' sentiment remained positive amid foreign fund inflows and a rally in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 482.7 points or 0.56 per cent to 85,412.06 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 160.2 points or 0.61 per cent to 26,126.60. From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Trent, HCL Tech and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest gainers. However, UltraTech Cement and Power Grid were the only laggards. In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index traded in positive territory. US markets ended higher on Friday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 1,830.89 crore on Friday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought equities worth Rs 5,722.89 crore in the previous trade. "It appears that the market is heading for a year end rally. Two factors that can accelerate this rally are the sharp reversal in the rupee and the FIIs turning buyers in the cash market. These two factors which are mutually reinforcing can trigger short covering in the market helping the benchmark indices to scale higher highs," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.73 per cent to USD 60.91 per barrel. "While sustained DII participation continues to effectively absorb intermittent bouts of selling pressure, FIIs turning net buyers after a prolonged phase of outflows has provided an additional boost to market confidence," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. On Friday, the Sensex jumped 447.55 points or 0.53 per cent to settle at 84,929.36. The Nifty climbed 150.85 points or 0.58 per cent to 25,966.40. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
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