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Sensex Jumps 331 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Rebound

Sensex Jumps 331 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Rebound

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded after a two-day losing streak, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and positive global market cues, with the Sensex climbing 330.92 points.

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Gains in Asian Markets

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Jump on Gains in Asian Markets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply in early trade, with the Sensex jumping over 530 points, tracking a broad-based rally in Asian markets after four consecutive days of decline.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally lower due to elevated crude oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, and expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, despite strong domestic GDP growth.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty open higher as IT stocks rally

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Friday, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, despite a significant overnight decline in US technology shares and broader Asian markets. Experts anticipate further market support from falling US bond yields, a strengthening rupee, and a substantial liquidity inflow following the Jio Platforms IPO allotment. Track

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian rupee depreciated by 43 paise to close at 94.81 against the US dollar, influenced by a negative trend in domestic equity markets, surging crude oil prices, and significant foreign institutional investor outflows.

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

US President Donald Trump has defended a controversial diesel deal with Russia, stating it aims to stabilise the global market despite bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers. The deal, which eases sanctions on Russian diesel shipments until April 2027, has been criticised as a "gift to our adversary" that finances Russia's war efforts and offers little relief to Americans.

Esports World Cup Launches Global Qualifier Programme For 2027 Event

Esports World Cup Launches Global Qualifier Programme For 2027 Event

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced its 2027 EWC Qualifier Programme, a new initiative within the Road to EWC. This programme allows tournament organisers and local communities globally to host official qualifying competitions, aiming to engage 1.8 million players through over 400 events. It features two routes: EWC Direct Qualifiers for established tournaments and EWC Satellite Last Chance Qualifiers (SLCQs) for grassroots participation.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on Renewed West Asia Tensions, rising crude

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip on Renewed West Asia Tensions, rising crude

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to renewed tensions in West Asia, which led to a rebound in crude oil prices, coupled with weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows.

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Rediff.com6 days ago

Investors are set to monitor quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, the Jio Platforms initial public offering, and foreign investor activity in the upcoming holiday-shortened week, according to market analysts.

Indian Bonds See Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years as Crude, US Yields Remain Elevated

Indian Bonds See Worst Losing Streak in 30 Years as Crude, US Yields Remain Elevated

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Indian government bond yields have recorded their worst losing streak in three decades, rising for the tenth consecutive week, driven by elevated crude oil prices and increasing global yields. The rupee also weakened, and India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant decline.

It's time for Ukraine to get a new President: Trump post Russia deal

It's time for Ukraine to get a new President: Trump post Russia deal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

US President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested that Ukraine should elect a "new President" capable of negotiating a deal to end the conflict with Russia, while warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy against targeting Russian oil refineries, a day after announcing a diesel fuel supply agreement with Moscow.

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.com16 Oct 2026

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.

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's recent measures, including a dedicated dollar window for state-run oil marketing companies and tightened foreign exchange derivative rules, are expected to provide near-term relief to the rupee's depreciation, but market participants believe global factors and balance of payment dynamics will continue to exert pressure in the medium term.

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, Nifty Hit By HDFC Bank, Geopolitical Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Hit By HDFC Bank, Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trading, primarily due to selling pressure on blue-chip HDFC Bank and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Indian IT stocks record best week in 18 years amid global AI sell-off

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian IT stocks have experienced their most significant weekly surge in 18 years, with the Nifty IT index climbing 11.72 per cent, as a global sell-off in AI-linked equities redirected investor attention towards India's IT services sector. This shift aligns with a JP Morgan report identifying India as a 'natural AI hedge' due to its large, liquid market and strong domestic institutional investor base.

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Jio Platforms charts capex-light 6G strategy, eyes global expansion

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms (JPL) is preparing a capex-light strategy to commercially launch 6G services in the early 2030s through software upgrades, rather than fresh infrastructure investments, according to Akash Ambani, managing director of JPL.

India's Office Leasing Market Shows Resilience Amidst Supply Constraints

India's Office Leasing Market Shows Resilience Amidst Supply Constraints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Net office space leasing in India's top eight cities declined by 20 per cent in the January-September period to 36.7 million sq ft, primarily due to limited fresh supply of quality workspaces and a high base effect from the previous year, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. Despite this, gross leasing saw a 1 per cent increase, reaching a record 64.6 million sq ft, indicating strong underlying market activity.

Global Factors Drive Rs 44,166 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in October

Global Factors Drive Rs 44,166 Crore FPI Outflow from Indian Equities in October

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 44,166 crore from Indian equities in October, pushing the total outflows for the year past Rs 3 lakh crore, driven by elevated crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar, higher US bond yields, and the allure of AI-led rallies in North Asian markets.

India-made cars now popular across global markets: Economic Survey

India-made cars now popular across global markets: Economic Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Rising automobile exports are reflective of the increasing acceptance of India-manufactured vehicles across global markets, according to Economic Survey 2025-26.

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Crude Oil, West Asia Tensions to Dictate Indian Stock Market Momentum

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian stock market investors are closely monitoring crude oil prices, geopolitical developments in West Asia, and the implications of the US Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which could impose tariffs on countries, including India, that purchase Russian crude.

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 dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade due to escalating crude oil prices and ongoing US-Iran hostilities, which subdued investor risk appetite.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

Sensex, Nifty pare gains on mixed global cues

Sensex, Nifty pare gains on mixed global cues

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

The benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 362 points, ending a four-day losing streak, driven by strong buying in metal, private banking, and oil and gas shares, while the broader NSE Nifty saw modest gains despite paring some advances in the closing session.

Indian Markets Outperform Global Peers in July

Indian Markets Outperform Global Peers in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

The Nifty and Sensex outperformed Asian peers in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China.

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.

AI Firm RapidCanvas Raises $29 Million For Global Expansion

AI Firm RapidCanvas Raises $29 Million For Global Expansion

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

AI-managed services firm RapidCanvas, with a significant employee base in India, announced on Friday that it has raised USD 29 million (approximately Rs 275 crore) in Series B funding. The round was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India, with participation from Hitachi Ventures and existing investors. The company plans to use the funds to expand its go-to-market teams, partner network, and grow its employee base and engineering teams in India, the US, and Brazil, while also investing in product development.

How India Became NetApp's Fastest-Growing Market In Asia

How India Became NetApp's Fastest-Growing Market In Asia

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

NetApp CEO George Kurian announced that India is the company's fastest-growing market in Asia, driven by strong performance in BFSI, manufacturing, IT services, and public sectors. The company's Bengaluru global capability centre is its largest, housing 4,000 engineers and leading global R&D. NetApp also unveiled new AI-focused storage solutions and cloud partnerships at its Insight event.

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.