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Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Up on Easing West Asia Tensions, Drop in Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, which improved market sentiment and reduced inflation fears. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 27.

Geopolitics, Earnings, Crude Prices Key to Indian Market Movement

Geopolitics, Earnings, Crude Prices Key to Indian Market Movement

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Analysts predict that the US-Iran geopolitical conflict, upcoming quarterly earnings announcements, and fluctuations in crude oil prices will be the primary drivers of investor sentiment in the Indian equity markets.

Gold, Silver ETFs Outshine Equities

Gold, Silver ETFs Outshine Equities

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The highlight in January, with no surprise, has been flows into gold and silver ETFs.

Bank Stocks Drive Sensex, Nifty Up; US-Iran Tensions Cap Gains

Bank Stocks Drive Sensex, Nifty Up; US-Iran Tensions Cap Gains

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher, primarily driven by bank stocks and encouraging US inflation data, which fuelled expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve monetary policy. However, escalating US-Iran hostilities tempered investor sentiment, leading to some profit-taking.

Private Banks Stocks Outshine PSU Peers In FY27

Private Banks Stocks Outshine PSU Peers In FY27

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'Banking is the only sector that can see double-digit growth in FY27.'

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on IT Rally, FII Inflows

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain on IT Rally, FII Inflows

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened in positive territory, primarily driven by a strong performance in IT stocks, sustained foreign fund inflows, and a dip in global crude oil prices, despite a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 30.

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank drag Sensex down amid margin concerns, US-Iran tensions

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank drag Sensex down amid margin concerns, US-Iran tensions

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to significant selling in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares, driven by margin-related concerns and escalating US-Iran tensions, which also pushed crude oil prices higher.

RBI's Concessional Swap Facility Poised to Draw $85 Bn in Foreign Inflows

RBI's Concessional Swap Facility Poised to Draw $85 Bn in Foreign Inflows

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India is projected to attract between $80 and $85 billion through the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) concessional swap facility, designed to boost foreign currency inflows, according to an SBI research report.

Indian Equities Bounce Back: Sensex Jumps 639 Pts, Nifty Up 194 Pts

Indian Equities Bounce Back: Sensex Jumps 639 Pts, Nifty Up 194 Pts

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent, snapping a three-day decline, driven by rallies in Reliance Industries and Sun Pharma, alongside positive global market trends and easing geopolitical tensions.

Sensex Gains 776 Points as Crude Price Drop

Sensex Gains 776 Points as Crude Price Drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian stock markets ended a five-day losing streak, with the Sensex surging 776 points and the Nifty gaining 228 points, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Real Estate Developers Shelve IPO Plans as Housing Demand Cools, Investor Sentiment Muted

Real Estate Developers Shelve IPO Plans as Housing Demand Cools, Investor Sentiment Muted

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Several Indian real estate companies, including BPTP Ltd and Smartworld Developers, are rethinking or shelving their initial public offering (IPO) plans, which were expected to raise around 15,000 crore, due to weaker housing demand, higher costs, and a more cautious investment climate.

Sensex, Nifty end in red on US Tariffs, West Asia Tensions

Sensex, Nifty end in red on US Tariffs, West Asia Tensions

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fifth consecutive day of losses, driven by investor caution over rising oil prices due to West Asia tensions and renewed concerns regarding US trade tariffs.

Indian Markets Tumble as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Indian Markets Tumble as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn as escalating tensions in West Asia led to a sharp surge in crude oil prices, coupled with fresh foreign fund outflows and a weakening rupee.

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 Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty above 24K

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty above 24K

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, driven by softer-than-expected US inflation data which has reinforced expectations of a less aggressive monetary policy stance from the Federal Reserve, providing relief to global risk assets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Climb on IT Stocks' Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Climb on IT Stocks' Rally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains, primarily driven by IT stocks, amidst expectations of a less aggressive monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve following softer inflation data. Global market trends and upcoming Q1 results are also influencing investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on july 16.

Profit Booking Drags Sensex, Nifty Lower After Four-Day Rally

Profit Booking Drags Sensex, Nifty Lower After Four-Day Rally

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to profit-taking after a four-day rally, influenced by weakness in Asian markets, with Trent shares tumbling over 12 per cent.

Indian Markets Rebound as Sensex Climbs 238 Points, Nifty Up 80

Indian Markets Rebound as Sensex Climbs 238 Points, Nifty Up 80

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, staged a moderate rebound after a significant correction in the previous session, driven by foreign fund inflows and a largely positive trend in global markets, though geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran continued to foster caution.

HDFC Bank shares tank over 5% as Q1 earnings disappoint on margin front

HDFC Bank shares tank over 5% as Q1 earnings disappoint on margin front

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

HDFC Bank shares plummeted over 5 per cent, wiping out Rs 64,685 crore from its market valuation, after its June quarter earnings disappointed investors, particularly on the net interest margin (NIM) front.

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

How Bank Staff Exploit Depositors' Trust For Fraud

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A sophisticated cross-bank syndicate is systematically defrauding non-resident Indians (NRIs) and elderly citizens by exploiting their fixed deposits through forged documents and fictitious loans, often involving colluding bank employees and real estate deals.

SBI Funds Management IPO Sees Full Subscription on Second Day

SBI Funds Management IPO Sees Full Subscription on Second Day

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

The initial public offer (IPO) of SBI Funds Management Ltd was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding, receiving bids for 1.17 times the shares on offer, with strong interest from non-institutional investors and anchor investors.

West Asia Conflict and US Fed Decision to Steer Equity Market This Week

West Asia Conflict and US Fed Decision to Steer Equity Market This Week

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Analysts predict that the ongoing conflict in West Asia, crude oil price fluctuations, and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will significantly influence the Indian equity market this week.

Sensex Jumps 444 Points as Indian Markets Rebound After Two-Day Decline

Sensex Jumps 444 Points as Indian Markets Rebound After Two-Day Decline

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, bounced back significantly after two days of losses, with the Sensex climbing 443.97 points to settle at 76,922.64, driven by positive global market trends and a drop in crude oil prices.

Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Indian drugmakers in no rush to shift to US despite tariff threat

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian pharmaceutical companies are not rushing to relocate manufacturing to the United States despite former President Donald Trump's renewed threat of tariffs up to 200 per cent on imported generic drugs. Instead, they are leveraging existing US plants, contract manufacturers, and making selective investments in complex products while maintaining India as their primary production hub.

Finfluencer Advice: What Investors Must Know

Finfluencer Advice: What Investors Must Know

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Verify a content creator's Sebi registration, qualifications and certifications before acting on their advice.

Sensex, Nifty Rise on IT Surge, Softer US Jobs Data

Sensex, Nifty Rise on IT Surge, Softer US Jobs Data

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, driven by a rally in IT stocks and global cues suggesting a more accommodative monetary policy after softer-than-expected US jobs data.

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

SBI Funds Management IPO: Why the 'moderate' valuation and what's next?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

SBI Funds Management, India's largest asset management company, has set its IPO price band between 545 and Rs 574 per share, valuing the company at 1.2 trillion. The management explained the 'moderate' valuation aims to instil investor confidence amidst market uncertainty, while also highlighting plans for AI integration, expansion into GIFT City, and new alternative investment funds.

NEET paper leak row: NTA floats Rs 7.5cr tender for security

NEET paper leak row: NTA floats Rs 7.5cr tender for security

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

In response to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the NTA has initiated a significant security upgrade, floating a Rs 7.5 crore tender for comprehensive, round-the-clock security services to protect its critical infrastructure and confidential examination materials.

Brokerages predict robust Q1 FY27 for RIL, driven by O2C, retail, and Jio

Brokerages predict robust Q1 FY27 for RIL, driven by O2C, retail, and Jio

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Brokerages are forecasting a strong first quarter (April-June/Q1) for Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) in FY2026-27, with double-digit revenue growth, Ebitda increases of around 12 per cent, and net profit rising up to 10 per cent, primarily driven by its oil-to-chemicals (O2C), retail, and Jio businesses.

Bank Stocks and Lower Oil Prices Fuel Sensex, Nifty Rally

Bank Stocks and Lower Oil Prices Fuel Sensex, Nifty Rally

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak to a fourth consecutive day, driven by strong buying in blue-chip bank stocks and a decline in global crude oil prices. Fresh foreign fund inflows also contributed to the optimistic sentiment in the domestic equity market.

Blue-chip buying propels Sensex up 965 points, Nifty crosses 24,330

Blue-chip buying propels Sensex up 965 points, Nifty crosses 24,330

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Indian stock markets witnessed a significant rally, with the Sensex climbing 964.58 points and the Nifty reaching 24,330, driven by strong buying in blue-chip stocks, particularly in the IT and banking sectors, amidst optimism over Q1 earnings and a shift towards large-cap investments.

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.

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex,Nifty Decline as US-Iran Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh on Sentiment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Thursday, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, persistent foreign fund outflows, and concerns over rising US inflation.

Maruti Suzuki sees strong PV growth, market share gains, but El Nio poses risk

Maruti Suzuki sees strong PV growth, market share gains, but El Nio poses risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Maruti Suzuki, India's leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, is experiencing robust growth in the June quarter, driven by a recovery in the entry-level segment, easing supply constraints, and significant market share gains. Despite potential headwinds from El Nio, analysts remain optimistic about the company's future performance.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade Amid Positive Global Cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade Amid Positive Global Cues

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after two days of decline, driven by positive global market trends and strong buying in auto stocks. This recovery follows a robust performance in US markets and a rally in Asian markets, particularly Japan's Nikkei, fueled by AI-driven technology optimism. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 1.

Smallcap Funds Surge; Experts Urge Discipline

Smallcap Funds Surge; Experts Urge Discipline

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Smallcap funds give investors access to businesses that can grow much faster than the broader economy.

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Sensex, Nifty rally on US-Iran peace deal optimism, falling crude prices

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their rally for a fifth consecutive session, driven by optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal and a significant drop in crude oil prices. Despite hawkish remarks from the US Fed, investors remain hopeful that easing energy prices could temper inflationary pressures.

RBI interest rate decision, US-Iran situation to be key market drivers this week

RBI interest rate decision, US-Iran situation to be key market drivers this week

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Indian equity market is set for an event-heavy week, with analysts pointing to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) interest rate decision, developments in the US-Iran situation, and crude oil prices as the primary determinants of market trends.

Why India equity markets are likely to remain volatile next week

Why India equity markets are likely to remain volatile next week

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Analysts predict continued volatility in Indian equity markets due to domestic macroeconomic data, F&O expiry, global developments including US tariff policies, and geopolitical tensions.

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.