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India's Exports Jump 23% to $44.4 Billion in September, Trade Deficit Shrinks

India's Exports Jump 23% to $44.4 Billion in September, Trade Deficit Shrinks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

India's exports saw a significant 23 per cent increase, reaching USD 44.4 billion in September, while the trade deficit narrowed to USD 30.21 billion, according to recent government data.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, with the Sensex tanking 730 points, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and a weak trend observed across Asian markets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound on Easing Crude Prices

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a rebound in early trade, driven by a moderation in crude oil prices, despite persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and mixed global market cues.

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, primarily driven by robust buying in IT stocks following strong quarterly results and positive global trends. Tech Mahindra notably surged over 8% after reporting a significant jump in net profit.

Sensex Jumps 1,109 Points as IT Firms, HDFC Bank Lead Market Rebound

Sensex Jumps 1,109 Points as IT Firms, HDFC Bank Lead Market Rebound

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Indian stock markets witnessed a significant rebound, with the Sensex rallying 1,109 points and the Nifty closing above 22,720, driven by strong performances in IT and financial sectors, a recovering rupee, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comments on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax.

Crude Oil Futures Climb Over 3%; Brent breaches $107

Crude Oil Futures Climb Over 3%; Brent breaches $107

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Crude oil prices surged over 3% in futures trade after US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the Iran ceasefire, reigniting fears of supply disruptions from West Asia and pushing Brent crude above USD 107 per barrel.

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Longest Nifty Losing Streak Since Covid

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

'India is collateral damage. There is no way that foreign investors are going to bring money in India despite our yields also going up.'

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Sustained selling by foreign investors is weighing on domestic equities, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 down 15.60 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively, this year.

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, driven by a combination of easing crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and a positive trend observed in global equities.

Global uncertainty prompts FPIs to pull Rs 5,109 cr from Indian govt bonds

Global uncertainty prompts FPIs to pull Rs 5,109 cr from Indian govt bonds

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly Rs 5,109.21 crore from Indian government securities under the fully accessible route (FAR) in just three days, driven by global uncertainty, elevated crude prices, rising US Treasury yields, and a depreciating rupee.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb as oil prices cool, foreign funds return

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty climb as oil prices cool, foreign funds return

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trade, driven by a notable drop in crude oil prices and renewed buying interest from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Higher on Bank Stocks, RIL

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Higher on Bank Stocks, RIL

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally in early trade, driven by strong buying in bank stocks, Reliance Industries, and positive global cues, despite foreign institutional investors offloading equities.

Value Buying Fuels Market Rebound: Sensex Climbs 333 Pts, Nifty Above 23,200

Value Buying Fuels Market Rebound: Sensex Climbs 333 Pts, Nifty Above 23,200

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday, driven by value buying in banking stocks and select heavyweight counters, with the Sensex climbing 332.63 points and the Nifty ending above 23,200.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade, Fed Decision Looms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw an early rebound after significant losses, driven by value buying, though elevated oil prices and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision tempered gains. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 16.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Slips After Opening higher, Nifty Flat

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded marginally higher in early trade despite the US Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and indications of further tightening, with the National Stock Exchange's much-anticipated Rs 22,569-crore IPO also opening for subscription.

Sensex, Nifty fall despite global cues; IT, financials lead decline

Sensex, Nifty fall despite global cues; IT, financials lead decline

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex declining 329.91 points to 74,529.08 and the Nifty dipping 85.30 points to 23,329, primarily dragged by underperformance in IT, financial, and capital goods stocks despite positive global market trends and easing crude oil prices.

Crude Oil Surge, Geopolitical Worries Drive Sensex Down 1,124 Points

Crude Oil Surge, Geopolitical Worries Drive Sensex Down 1,124 Points

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plunging 1,124 points to a six-month low and the Nifty closing below 22,800, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and weak global market trends.

Nifty ends higher, Sensex dips amid mixed market signals

Nifty ends higher, Sensex dips amid mixed market signals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed mixed on Friday. While a drop in crude oil prices offered some relief, weakness in IT stocks and several Tata Group counters, including a significant dip in Tata Chemicals and ongoing boardroom issues at Tata Sons, limited a broader market recovery.

Retail Inflation Jumps to 5.54% in September, Driven by High Onion and Food Prices

Retail Inflation Jumps to 5.54% in September, Driven by High Onion and Food Prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

India's retail inflation surged to 5.54 per cent in September, primarily due to a significant increase in onion and other food prices, remaining just within the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band. This marks the highest inflation since the new series with base year 2024 took effect in January.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Tumble as Brent Crude Breaches $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Tumble as Brent Crude Breaches $100

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and oil price hike impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Apr 23, 2026.

Rupee stabilises in H1FY27 amid RBI interventions, global pressures persist

Rupee stabilises in H1FY27 amid RBI interventions, global pressures persist

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

After a significant 9.9% depreciation in FY26, the Indian rupee has shown comparative stability in the first half of FY27, depreciating by only 1.1%, attributed to regulatory interventions and measures to attract foreign capital, despite ongoing global pressures from rising crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Recover as Oil Prices Moderate; IT Sector Leads Gains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by easing crude oil prices and strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks, despite continued global uncertainties. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 30.

Sensex, Nifty fall as high oil prices, foreign fund outflows weigh

Sensex, Nifty fall as high oil prices, foreign fund outflows weigh

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their losses for a second consecutive day, driven by elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and high US Treasury yields.

Nifty 50 trails Asian peers: What's holding back Indian equities?

Nifty 50 trails Asian peers: What's holding back Indian equities?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian equities, particularly the Nifty 50, have significantly underperformed their Asian and global counterparts over the past year, with the index down 10.6 per cent. This lag is attributed to factors like rising global oil prices, rupee depreciation, and a lack of participation in the global chipmaker rally that boosted markets like South Korea and Taiwan.

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, with Sensex tanking 778 points and Nifty closing at a five-month low, driven by surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and fears of further interest rate hikes by major central banks.

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Sensex tanks 777.94 points to settle at 74,003.82

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains driven by strong buying in IT stocks like HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, and Infosys, alongside a significant boost from HDFC Bank.

Indian Equities Tumble as Sensex Tanks 1,248 Points, Nifty Below 23,100

Indian Equities Tumble as Sensex Tanks 1,248 Points, Nifty Below 23,100

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a sharp decline, with the Sensex tumbling 1,247.71 points and the Nifty settling below 23,100, primarily driven by a significant spike in crude oil prices and weak global market trends.

OMCs Lose Rs 5 Per Litre On Petrol, Rs 23 On Diesel

OMCs Lose Rs 5 Per Litre On Petrol, Rs 23 On Diesel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'If crude remains above $100 per barrel, with restricted retail-price increases, OMCs could face negative petrol and diesel marketing margins, higher LPG under-recoveries, higher crude-landing, freight and insurance costs, working capital and debt accumulation and inventory losses if crude subsequently corrects sharply.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade, driven by positive global market trends and easing crude oil prices, despite the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance tempering overall sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 18.

West Asia Disruption Keeps Oil Prices Firm, $100/bbl Risk Looms

West Asia Disruption Keeps Oil Prices Firm, $100/bbl Risk Looms

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with both the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Rabobank International forecasting firm prices and a potential surge above $100 a barrel if disruptions worsen.

NSE to introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil futures contract from Apr 13

NSE to introduce Dated Brent Crude Oil futures contract from Apr 13

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures on April 13, offering a new hedging tool for market participants.

Sensex, Nifty fall for third day on crude prices, FII outflows

Sensex, Nifty fall for third day on crude prices, FII outflows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive day, driven by firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields, and significant foreign fund outflows, making investors cautious.

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty Drives FPIs to Pull Rs 20,974 Crore from Indian Equities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 20,974 crore from Indian equities in September, driven by global uncertainties, higher US interest rates and bond yields, elevated crude oil prices, and a weakening rupee.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Nears $100/barrel

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Crude Nears $100/barrel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant tumble in early trade, driven by escalating tensions in West Asia that pushed crude oil prices close to the USD 100-per-barrel mark, alongside selling in IT stocks and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Sept IPO Fundraising Highest In CY26

Sept IPO Fundraising Highest In CY26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The Indian IPO market recorded its highest monthly fundraising in September, with 34 mainboard companies raising 39,309 crore, despite a significant decline in the Nifty 50 index.

Indian Markets Rebound: Sensex, Nifty Up Despite High Crude Oil, Geopolitical Tensions

Indian Markets Rebound: Sensex, Nifty Up Despite High Crude Oil, Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher on Thursday, breaking a three-day losing streak, driven by late buying in financial heavyweights like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, despite persistent geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices exceeding USD 100 per barrel.

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The benchmark Sensex plummeted 813 points to a three-month low, with the Nifty settling below 23,450, as escalating tensions in West Asia drove crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel, leading to widespread selling in IT, FMCG, financial services, and oil & gas shares.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Flat in Early Trade; Oil Above $100

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, traded flat in early deals due to elevated crude oil prices exceeding USD 100 per barrel and persistent geopolitical tensions, which subdued investor risk appetite.

Value Buying Drives Indian Stock Market Rebound; Sensex Climbs 315 Points

Value Buying Drives Indian Stock Market Rebound; Sensex Climbs 315 Points

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded on Friday, driven by value buying in banking, oil & gas, and auto shares following recent sharp losses. The Sensex climbed 315.20 points to settle at 73,895.74, while the Nifty rose 77.40 points to 23,140.50.

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Global Uncertainty, Rising US Yields Drive FPIs to Withdraw Rs 13,138 Cr from Indian Equities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew Rs 13,138 crore from Indian equities in the first half of September, driven by heightened global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, firm US bond yields, and a strong dollar, impacting risk appetite.