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Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tumble as IT stocks plunge Accenture's guidance cut

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty tumble as IT stocks plunge Accenture's guidance cut

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, ending a five-day rally, primarily due to heavy selling in IT firms following a revenue growth guidance cut by global consulting giant Accenture.

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.

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.

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Brent crude prices surged sharply on Monday, rising by more than 25 per cent to $116.5 per barrel, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has made crude prices bullish.

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated by 34 paise to close at 93.78 against the US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of decline. This fall is attributed to escalating crude oil prices driven by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks and fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside significant foreign institutional investor outflows from domestic equity markets.

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.

Sensex and Nifty Rally as Oil Prices Drop and Global Markets Recover

Sensex and Nifty Rally as Oil Prices Drop and Global Markets Recover

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by a drop in crude oil prices, a rally in global markets, and strong buying in IT stocks.

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.

Stock markets open in red, Sensex tank over 500 pts, Nifty down to 23K

Stock markets open in red, Sensex tank over 500 pts, Nifty down to 23K

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, experienced a significant drop in early trade due to elevated oil prices, weak global market trends, and renewed fears of military operations in the Middle East following US President Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran. Track Sensex, Nifty on May 20.

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as West Asia Conflict and Oil Prices Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as West Asia Conflict and Oil Prices Weigh on Investor Sentiment

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn as geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising oil prices, and foreign fund outflows dampened investor confidence. The Sensex and Nifty both fell sharply in early trade, reflecting broader global market weakness.

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 33,000 crore in May, total outflow crosses Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2026

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 33,000 crore in May, total outflow crosses Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2026

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew nearly Rs 33,000 crore from Indian equities in May, bringing the total outflow for 2026 to Rs 2.25 lakh crore, driven by weak earnings growth, rupee depreciation, and more attractive opportunities in other global markets.

Stock markets today: Equities Gain as Hopes for West Asia Resolution Rise

Stock markets today: Equities Gain as Hopes for West Asia Resolution Rise

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by reports of a second round of talks between the US and Iran, which are fostering hopes for a resolution to the West Asia conflict, coupled with Brent crude oil prices trading below the USD 100 per barrel mark.

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 94.88 against US dollar, pressured by crude and FII selling

Rupee plunges to all-time low of 94.88 against US dollar, pressured by crude and FII selling

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at a fresh all-time low of 94.88 against the US dollar, driven by surging Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 115 per barrel, and persistent foreign capital outflows.

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.

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.

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Sensex Drops 607 Points, Nifty Falls to 24,013 on IT Sell-off and Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower after a five-day rally, with the Sensex dropping 607 points and the Nifty falling to 24,013.10. The decline was primarily driven by heavy selling in IT firms following Accenture's trimmed revenue guidance and renewed geopolitical uncertainty, specifically the postponement of US-Iran negotiations.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Open In Red Weighed By West Asia Crisis

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices experienced a significant drop in early trade, with the BSE Sensex falling over 525 points and the NSE Nifty down more than 164 points, primarily due to rising crude oil prices and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict.

High Crude Prices, Global Cues Drag Indian Stock Markets Lower

High Crude Prices, Global Cues Drag Indian Stock Markets Lower

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed nearly 1 per cent lower due to surging crude oil prices, weak global market trends, and significant foreign fund outflows, with geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns further dampening investor sentiment.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Surge in Early Trade, Maruti Jumps 4%

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.

Rupee Hits All-Time Low as Oil Prices Surge and Dollar Strengthens

Rupee Hits All-Time Low as Oil Prices Surge and Dollar Strengthens

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee crashed to a record closing low against the US dollar due to rising global crude oil prices, a strengthening dollar, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Petrol tops Rs 100 across most cities, diesel nears Rs 100 as prices raised for 4th time

Petrol tops Rs 100 across most cities, diesel nears Rs 100 as prices raised for 4th time

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Petrol and diesel prices in India have seen their fourth increase in less than two weeks, pushing cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, reaching their highest levels since May 2022. This surge, driven by global crude oil costs and the Iran conflict, is expected to exacerbate inflationary pressures and raise transportation costs across the economy.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 slump in early trade

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty50 slump in early trade

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Indian equity markets experienced a significant decline in early trade, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty dropping, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a surge in global oil prices dampened investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for May 8, 2026.

Rupee's record low, crude prices pull Indian markets lower

Rupee's record low, crude prices pull Indian markets lower

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session lower, reversing intraday gains due to late-session selling in blue-chip stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries. The decline was primarily driven by the Indian rupee hitting a new record low against the US dollar and elevated global crude oil prices, compounded by geopolitical uncertainties.

Iran Crisis Impact: India Braces for Oil Price Volatility

Iran Crisis Impact: India Braces for Oil Price Volatility

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Analysts predict India will face oil price volatility and macroeconomic effects due to the escalating Iran crisis, though the country's oil supply chain is not yet structurally insecure.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Down on Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Weak Rupee

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Down on Strait of Hormuz Tensions, Weak Rupee

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility as global market trends and weak rupee impacted investor sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for May 5, 2026.

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.

RBI Governor Signals Action If Iran War Leads To Entrenched Inflation

RBI Governor Signals Action If Iran War Leads To Entrenched Inflation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

'If the war continue for a longer period of time, it is just a matter of time before the government will pass on some of the price increases.'

US weighs easing Iran oil sanctions to curb global price surge

US weighs easing Iran oil sanctions to curb global price surge

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Bessent indicated that the U.S. is evaluating the status of Iranian oil as the current campaign progresses.

Market Meltdown: Investors' Wealth Plunges by Rs 16.77 Lakh Crore in Four Sessions

Market Meltdown: Investors' Wealth Plunges by Rs 16.77 Lakh Crore in Four Sessions

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Indian investors have seen their wealth erode by a staggering Rs 16.77 lakh crore over four trading sessions, as the markets faced deep losses driven by elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, persistent foreign fund outflows, and a record-low rupee.

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge

Sensex, Nifty Tumble as Middle East Conflict Fuels Oil Price Surge

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a sharp decline in early trading due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, driving crude oil prices higher. Global market bearishness and foreign fund outflows further contributed to investor unease.

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.

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for a month amid crisis

US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea for a month amid crisis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil already in transit to ease soaring global crude prices, making 140 million barrels available to the market.

Indian Equities Rally: Banks Lead as Global Trends Boost Market Sentiment

Indian Equities Rally: Banks Lead as Global Trends Boost Market Sentiment

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices closed higher, driven by strong performance in blue-chip bank shares and a positive trend in global markets, with hopes of progress in US-Iran peace negotiations also contributing to optimism.

'Worth the cost if...': Trump as oil boils amid Iran war

'Worth the cost if...': Trump as oil boils amid Iran war

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Donald Trump defends the recent surge in global oil prices, arguing it's a necessary short-term cost to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat and ensure global security.

Rupee Rebounds 50 Paise from All-Time Low to Settle at 96.36/$

Rupee Rebounds 50 Paise from All-Time Low to Settle at 96.36/$

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Indian rupee rebounded 50 paise from its all-time closing low to settle at 96.36 against the US dollar, driven by retreating crude oil prices, signs of easing geopolitical friction, and likely central bank intervention.

How Modi's Austerity Appeal Can Work

How Modi's Austerity Appeal Can Work

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met, points out Ram Singh, director, Delhi School of Economics.

Indian Equities Extend Losses as Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh

Indian Equities Extend Losses as Geopolitical Tensions, FII Outflows Weigh

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Indian equity markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn for the second consecutive day, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and persistent foreign fund outflows.

FPIs Withdraw Rs 62,800 Crore from Indian Equities in First Fortnight of June

FPIs Withdraw Rs 62,800 Crore from Indian Equities in First Fortnight of June

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn over Rs 62,853 crore from Indian equities in the first fortnight of June, bringing the total outflows for 2026 to Rs 2.87 lakh crore, surpassing the entire 2025 figure, driven by geopolitical tensions, global economic growth concerns, and a weakening rupee.

Indian Equities Snap Losing Streak, End Marginally Higher

Indian Equities Snap Losing Streak, End Marginally Higher

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally higher, breaking a four-day losing streak, despite elevated crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. The market saw a temporary pause in panic selling, though cautious sentiment persists.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Rally as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 Rally as US-Iran Tensions Ease

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.