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Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down as Power, Metal Drag

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down as Power, Metal Drag

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade, primarily due to a sell-off in power and metal stocks, mirroring a broader downturn across Asian markets. Elevated crude oil prices and firm US bond yields further dampened investor sentiment, while an expert warned of an impending correction in overvalued mid and small-cap segments. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 22.

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Sensex tumbles 876 points, Nifty drops below 22,900 amid private bank sell-off

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended sharply lower, with the Sensex tumbling 876.37 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,900, primarily due to a decline in private bank stocks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank, alongside weak global market trends.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early sessions due to profit-taking and significant foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, despite strong performance from IT stocks like Tech Mahindra. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 16.

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices extended losses for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex dropping 143 points, driven by a sell-off in power, banking, and financial stocks, coupled with elevated crude oil prices and persistent FII selling.

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the Sensex falling by nearly 548 points, primarily due to a fresh spike in crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and rising bond yields.

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Profit-taking, rising inflation, and elevated crude oil prices drag Indian markets lower

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to profit-taking, a spike in wholesale price-based inflation, and firm crude oil prices, despite some support from easing intraday crude oil prices and rupee appreciation.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surged over 1 per cent, recovering from two days of losses, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, particularly TCS, and a moderation in global crude oil prices.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, significantly recovered from sharp early losses, driven by buying in State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows, despite declines in Axis Bank and HDFC Bank.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pared Early Losses in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pared Early Losses in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recovered early losses on Wednesday, driven by strong buying in IT stocks and HDFC Bank, sustaining the previous session's recovery despite FII outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 14.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound on IT Sector Gains, Positive Global Sentiment

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound on IT Sector Gains, Positive Global Sentiment

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied up to 1 per cent in early trade, driven by strong performance in IT stocks, Reliance Industries, and favourable global market sentiment, rebounding from previous losses.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, extending their previous session's rally, driven by a decline in global oil prices, despite continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's 'Calibrated Tightening' Drags Indian Markets Lower Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, influenced by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent repo rate hike and its signal for continued monetary tightening, coupled with rising crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 8.

Sensex Plunges 1,045 Points, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low Amid FII Selling, RBI Tightening

Sensex Plunges 1,045 Points, Nifty Hits 52-Week Low Amid FII Selling, RBI Tightening

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex crashing over 1,000 points and the Nifty hitting a fresh 52-week low, driven by sustained selling from foreign institutional investors, the RBI's monetary policy tightening, and elevated Brent crude prices.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound; HCL Tech, HDFC Bank Drive Early Gains

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw an early rebound, driven by strong performances from blue-chip HDFC Bank and major IT firms like HCL Tech, which reported a significant rise in net profit. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 13.

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a sharp rebound in early trade, driven primarily by a rally in IT stocks and a decline in crude oil prices, even as global markets faced selling pressure due to US inflation concerns. Track Sensex and Nifty on

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, primarily driven by elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing West Asia uncertainty and substantial foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 29.

TCS Q2 results spark market rebound after two-day decline

TCS Q2 results spark market rebound after two-day decline

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a rebound in early trade, primarily driven by a more than 4 per cent surge in Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares following its robust Q2 net profit announcement. Track Sensex, nifty on October 9.

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fourth consecutive day of losses, driven by relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, rising bond yields, and a significant surge in crude oil prices, impacting overall investor sentiment.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Cues Ease Rate Hike Fears

Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Global Cues Ease Rate Hike Fears

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed higher on Monday, driven by softer-than-expected US jobs data which reduced expectations of aggressive monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve, boosting risk appetite across emerging markets.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com6 days ago

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, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Sensex, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for a second consecutive session, driven by a decline in Brent crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and strong buying in banking stocks and Reliance Industries.

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied significantly, with Sensex jumping over 1,500 points and Nifty reaching a nearly three-week high, driven by strong buying in banking, IT, and Reliance Industries stocks, alongside easing crude oil prices.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, ending a two-day rally, driven by a spike in Brent crude oil prices above USD 101 per barrel and investor caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 7.

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty up in Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty up in Volatile Trade

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced volatile trading, influenced by elevated crude oil prices, high US bond yields, and selling pressure in IT stocks, despite an early rebound.

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.

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.

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian stock markets closed lower, with the Sensex falling 429 points, after the Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly four years, coupled with rising crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty in Red; BSE tanked over 600 points

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty in Red; BSE tanked over 600 points

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop in early trade, with the Sensex falling over 600 points, primarily due to crude oil prices surging past the USD 100 per barrel mark and weak global market trends. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 24.

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended marginally lower after recovering from sharp intraday losses, driven by cooling crude oil prices and buying interest in HDFC Bank and IT sector stocks.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Global Cues

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Global Cues

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a significant rebound in early trade, with the Sensex surging over 700 points, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, easing concerns over Federal Reserve tightening, and the appointment of Anup Bagchi as the new MD and CEO of HDFC Bank.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on FII Outflow

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on FII Outflow

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, although a drop in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel provided some cushioning. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 1.

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.

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.

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.