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Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as global markets rally, crude oil prices cool

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by a positive trend in global markets, cooling crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace deal, and fresh foreign fund inflows.

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Sensex tanks 719 points as global cues, surging oil prices weigh on markets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump, with the Sensex tumbling 719.08 points, driven by escalating West Asian tensions, a sharp rise in crude oil prices, and a global sell-off in technology stocks.

Reservoir Levels Fall Amid Weak Monsoon

Reservoir Levels Fall Amid Weak Monsoon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Water levels were even lower than the 10-year average in 27 reservoirs in eastern India and around 47 in southern India.

OMCs incur Rs 22,000 cr LPG underrecoveries amid West Asia crisis

OMCs incur Rs 22,000 cr LPG underrecoveries amid West Asia crisis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian oil-marketing companies (OMCs) have incurred LPG underrecoveries of approximately Rs 22,000 crore between March and May 2026, as domestic cooking gas prices failed to keep pace with surging international rates exacerbated by the West Asia crisis, according to a Crisil report.

Don't copy Sooryavanshi blindly, youngsters must find their own game: Hayden

Don't copy Sooryavanshi blindly, youngsters must find their own game: Hayden

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Matthew Hayden cautions young cricketers against blindly copying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style, backs Shubman Gill's consistency, and raises concerns over the future of bilateral ODI cricket amid the franchise boom.

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Global Rally Propels Sensex Up 1,695 Points, Nifty Gains 2% on US-Iran Peace Hopes

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed sharply higher, with the Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and the Nifty surging nearly 2 per cent, driven by a global market rally and a decline in crude oil prices following US President Donald Trump's declaration that his country has ended the war with Iran.

How To Pick Smallcap Funds

How To Pick Smallcap Funds

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Investors now have 27 passive smallcap funds to choose from 17 index funds and 10 ETFs.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slide as global cues weaken, foreign funds exit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, mirroring weak global market trends and persistent outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat, paring early gains due to renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, which unsettled investor sentiment and led to profit booking in metal, oil & gas, and telecom shares.

Rohit Yadav Surpasses Neeraj Chopra in Global List with 87.05m Throw

Rohit Yadav Surpasses Neeraj Chopra in Global List with 87.05m Throw

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Rohit Yadav lit up Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium with a career-best throw of 87.05m in the men's javelin throw on the concluding day of the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships.

NEET-PG 2026: What Happened To The Zero Percentile Policy?

NEET-PG 2026: What Happened To The Zero Percentile Policy?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

One of the most important provisions this year is that qualifying NEET-PG does not automatically guarantee participation in counselling.

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

'Small-Caps Represent Best Opportunity In India'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

'The real money in India over the coming period is likely to be made in small-cap stocks rather than in the large-cap benchmark names.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions Ease

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, tracking a recovery in global equity markets and an easing of hostilities between Israel and Iran, after a sharp fall in the previous session.

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Lionel Messi Breaks World Cup's All-Time Goals Record

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in men's FIFA World Cup history on Monday, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's match against Austria.

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Why Smallcaps Are Winning The Market Battle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

The remarkable rise of smallcaps reflects the emergence of a broad set of specialised businesses operating in industries where the sectoral tailwinds remain considerably stronger than macroeconomic headwinds, points out Debashis Basu.

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Smallcap Schemes Lead Mutual Fund Rally

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Most actively-managed equity mutual fund schemes outperformed their benchmarks despite volatility across domestic equity markets during the past year.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rally on US-Iran Peace Deal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, tracking a global rally fueled by US President Donald Trump's declaration of an end to the war with Iran and a subsequent drop in crude oil prices.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty turn flat after falling in early trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty turn flat after falling in early trade

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The BSE benchmark traded 44.43 points up at 76,521.93, and the Nifty quoted 17.20 points higher at 24,048.85. Track Stock markets on May 26.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade on blue-chip buying, Asian rally

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rebound in early trade on blue-chip buying, Asian rally

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by strong buying in blue-chip stocks and positive cues from Asian markets, following a significant selloff in the previous session.

Indian Equities End Flat Amid West Asia Uncertainty, RBI Policy Awaited

Indian Equities End Flat Amid West Asia Uncertainty, RBI Policy Awaited

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed almost flat in choppy trade as investors remained cautious due to ongoing uncertainty in West Asia, relentless foreign fund outflows, and anticipation of the RBI's monetary policy decision.

'Just look at him!' Trump gushes over Modi at G7 meet

'Just look at him!' Trump gushes over Modi at G7 meet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'calm, cool, killer' persona at the G7 leaders' lunch in France, underscoring the deeply strategic relationship and formidable diplomatic skills of the Indian leader ahead of their crucial bilateral meeting.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fourth consecutive day of declines, driven by selling in FMCG, financial, and auto sectors. The downturn is attributed to fresh tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran 60-day ceasefire, and elevated crude oil prices.

Sensex drops over 300 points, Nifty declines amid IT sell-off, rising crude

Sensex drops over 300 points, Nifty declines amid IT sell-off, rising crude

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower, primarily due to a sharp sell-off in IT stocks, a fresh surge in crude oil prices, and sustained outflows from foreign institutional investors. The Sensex dropped over 300 points, while the Nifty declined by 77.95 points.

Sensex Sees Worst H1 Since 2020

Sensex Sees Worst H1 Since 2020

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

IT stocks had their worst first half fall in decades, with the Nifty IT index declining 31% in the January-June 2026 period, its biggest decline in the first six months of a calendar year since 2003.

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna achieved a historic milestone at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, taking his maiden five-wicket haul (5/23) in ODIs against Afghanistan. This performance marked the best figures by an Indian bowler at the venue and placed him among an elite group of Indian pacers.

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

"With the leverage available, I believe the scheme remains reasonably attractive," said P D Singh, India and South Asia Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, regarding the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR (B) deposits.

Sensex, Nifty Decline on Geopolitical Cues, FII Selling

Sensex, Nifty Decline on Geopolitical Cues, FII Selling

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the second consecutive day, driven by investor caution over conflicting geopolitical signals from West Asia and fresh foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows.

Why Foreign Students Don't Come To India

Why Foreign Students Don't Come To India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

90 per cent of institutions recorded no improvement in international student metrics, despite government initiatives such as the Study in India programme, UGC regulations on internationalisation, and efforts to attract foreign students.

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Sensex, Nifty Dip as RBI Lowers Growth Forecast, Holds Repo Rate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed marginally lower due to profit-taking, following the Reserve Bank of India's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged while lowering its growth expectations for the current fiscal year and forecasting higher inflation.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty opens red on geopolitical tensions, FII outflows

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty opens red on geopolitical tensions, FII outflows

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower amid volatile trends, influenced by escalating geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia and fresh outflows from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).

US-Iran Talks, Crude Prices, FII Activity to Dictate Markets

US-Iran Talks, Crude Prices, FII Activity to Dictate Markets

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Indian stock market's movement this week will be significantly influenced by the outcome of US-Iran talks, global crude oil prices, and the trading activities of foreign institutional investors (FIIs), according to market analysts.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Climb in Early Trade

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trading, driven by anticipation surrounding the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, despite mixed global cues and significant FII outflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid US-Iran Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid US-Iran Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade, driven by persistent concerns over the unresolved US-Iran situation and continued outflows from foreign institutional investors.

IT Stocks Fuel Sensex Rebound, Snap Four-Day Losing Streak

IT Stocks Fuel Sensex Rebound, Snap Four-Day Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, snapped a four-day losing streak, with the Sensex climbing 382 points, primarily driven by a strong rally in IT sector shares. Major IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech saw significant gains, contributing to the market's recovery.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, exacerbated by simmering tensions in West Asia and a global unwinding of the AI-led rally. Track how sensex, Nifty fared on June 8.

Saif Ali Khan: 'My Father Was A Class Apart'

Saif Ali Khan: 'My Father Was A Class Apart'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

'It is a great honour for me if someone says, 'He is like his father.' But I fear I fall short.'

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rise on low oil price

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rise on low oil price

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices following reports of a potential 60-day ceasefire extension between the US and Iran, coupled with positive global market trends and buying in IT stocks.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on US-Iran tensions, oil price

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty down on US-Iran tensions, oil price

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which led to a surge in crude oil prices and weak global equity trends.

Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42%

Apple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42%

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Apple has increased the starting prices of MacBook and iPad models by 20-42 per cent compared to their launch prices across the globe, including India, mainly due to higher memory chip costs. The new price list on Apple India's website shows that the company has increased the price of the MacBook Pro built on the M5 series chip by about 20 per cent.

M M Keeravani: 'Suman Kalyanpur Was The Quiet Achiever'

M M Keeravani: 'Suman Kalyanpur Was The Quiet Achiever'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

'Her voice was very rich in timbre and at the same time very soothing.'