Benchmark 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.
22 December,2025 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIIndian equity benchmarks closed on a strong note this week, snapping a four-day losing streak amid positive global cues stemming from US inflation data. The market ended the week in a bullish tone with Nifty surging 0.18 per cent during the week and 0.58 per cent on the last trading day to 25,966, after a softer US CPI print boosted expectations of a milder Fed stance. At close, the Sensex was up 447.55 points or 0.53 per cent at 84,929. Indian equities were traded in a cautious tone for most of the week, weighed down by persistent FII outflows, rupee depreciation, and heightened global uncertainties. Further, early sessions also saw pressure from rising Japanese bond yields and expectations of Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening, which amplified risk-off sentiment across emerging markets. Bargain hunting and lower crude prices helped large caps drive a late rebound, trimming most of the week’s losses, market watchers said. Broader indices also rose marginally during the week, with the Nifty Midcap100 up 0.04 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap100 was unchanged during the week. It gained 1.34 per cent at the close. On the sectoral front, all sectors traded with a positive bias. Major contributions came from Nifty Realty, Auto, Healthcare, and Chemicals, while other sectors also posted modest gains. Nifty has 26,200-26,300 as stiff resistance levels while 25,700–25,800 levels will act as support zone, they added. Analysts said markets will likely maintain a cautiously positive bias in near future but remain highly sensitive to global cues. Key drivers going forward include comments from the global central banks for the 2026 policy trajectory. While sentiment remains constructive, near-term volatility may persist amid uncertainty over trade deal timelines and the Indian rupee stability, they added. 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.
20 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIndian stock markets ended Friday’s session on a strong note, supported by steady buying in heavyweight stocks. Positive investor sentiment was also driven by the upbeat stock market debut of ICICI Prudential AMC and a recovery in the Indian rupee. At the closing bell, the Sensex started the day with a positive gap of around 275 points and continued to gain strength through the session. It touched an intra-day high of 85,067.50 before closing 447.55 points higher, or 0.5 per cent up, at 84,929. The Nifty also saw a firm trend. The index climbed to a high of 25,993 during the day and finally settled at 25,966, ending 151 points higher. "Given the recent rebound and a breakout above the falling trend line, a Santa rally in the coming week looks possible, which may propel Nifty towards the 26,200 mark. On the downside, key support is positioned around 25,700," experts stated. Among Sensex stocks, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corporation and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the top gainers, rising more than 2 per cent each. Shares of Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Infosys also performed well, gaining around 1 per cent each. On the downside, HCL Technologies slipped about 1 per cent. Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and TCS were the only other Sensex stocks to close in negative territory. The broader market outperformed the benchmark indices, with the BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices jumping around 1.3 per cent each. Market breadth remained positive, as nearly two stocks advanced for every one stock that declined on the BSE. The Indian rupee also ended the day on a strong footing. It closed at 89.25 against the US dollar, helped by a late-session surge, adding to the overall positive mood in the markets. "While sentiment remains constructive, near-term volatility may persist amid uncertainty over trade deal timelines and upcoming macro data releases," market watchers mentioned. 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.
19 December,2025 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSEquity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped in early trade on Friday after four days of decline amid a rally in global markets as a lower-than-expected US consumer price inflation data for November reinforced expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Fresh foreign fund inflows also drove the equity markets higher. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 448.27 points to 84,930.08 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 131 points to 25,946.55. All the 30-Sensex firms were trading in positive territory during the initial trade. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Power Grid and Tata Consultancy Services were among the biggest gainers. 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 Thursday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 595.78 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth Rs 2,700.36 crore in the previous trade. Cooling inflation in the US is imparting resilience to the US economy and markets, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. "This augurs well for global equity markets as 2025 draws to a close," he added. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.23 per cent to USD 59.68 per barrel. "Global markets are trading with a positive bias, led by firm gains in US equities after lower-than-expected November consumer price inflation data reinforced expectations of further interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, triggering a shift toward a risk-on environment," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. Logging its fourth day of decline on Thursday, the Sensex dropped by 77.84 points or 0.09 per cent to settle at 84,481.81 in a volatile session. The Nifty ended flat, skidding 3 points or 0.01 per cent to 25,815.55. 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.
19 December,2025 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIThe Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), while issuing an advisory, has warned investors of unsolicited messages being circulated through social media, WhatsApp and calls regarding investment in 'A-1 Ltd'. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), while issuing an official statement, noted that "investors are advised to exercise due caution and refrain from dealing based on such recommendations by unauthorised or unregistered entities, including those received through WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS, calls, other social media platforms, etc.," as reported by news agency IANS. BSE, the nation's oldest stock exchange, further highlighted that they have come across instances where unauthorised bodies issue investment recommendations through various channels for this particular stock. BSE cautions investors While cautioning the investors against the fraudsters, the BSE also noted, "Investors are also cautioned against getting trapped through claims of high/assured returns from trading in the securities market through social media platforms, including YouTube, Telegram channels, WhatsApp channels, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), etc.," as per IANS. Earlier in December, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) had also alerted investors about five individuals, namely Krishnam Raju, Pratiban, Pooja Sharma, Aman, and M Amit, for overproviding unauthorised investment tips, reported IANS. The NSE further said that these persons offer to handle investors' trading accounts, assuring them guaranteed returns. “They operate through YouTube channels -- Profit Trading, Trade Room Official, Profit Maximisers and other social media and communication channels,” the National Stock Exchange added. While releasing an official statement in view of alarming the investors against these fraudsters, the NSE said, "It has been brought to the notice of the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd that individuals named Krishnam Raju, Pratiban, Pooja Sharma, Aman, and M Amit—operating through platforms such as YouTube channels, along with other social media and communication channels—are providing unauthorised securities market tips, offering to handle investor trading accounts by seeking login IDs/passwords, assuring returns, and engaging in dabba or illegal trading services," as reported by news agency IANS. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has further advised investors not to subscribe to any scheme or product offered by any person or entity offering assured returns in the stock market, as the same is prohibited by law. (With inputs from IANS)
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