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Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down On HDFC Bank, US-Iran Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down On HDFC Bank, US-Iran Crisis

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a downturn in early trade, primarily influenced by a dip in HDFC Bank shares, persistent outflows from foreign funds, and escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Track Sensex, Nifty performance.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% as crude oil prices surge and bank stocks face selling pressure

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% as crude oil prices surge and bank stocks face selling pressure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent for the third consecutive day, driven by a sharp spike in crude oil prices and significant selling in bank stocks, with Brent crude jumping to USD 95.27 per barrel.

Amit Shah Lauds India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

Amit Shah Lauds India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, highlighting their medal haul as a sign of India's sporting strength.

West Bengal Pledges Full Support For India-Brazil Football Clash

West Bengal Pledges Full Support For India-Brazil Football Clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured the All India Football Federation of full government support to host India's biggest-ever international football fixture against five-time World Cup champions Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. This historic match will be India's first against a top-five FIFA-ranked nation, offering crucial exposure to the national team despite initial concerns over crowd management.

Sensex, Nifty Flat as Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Prices Weigh

Sensex, Nifty Flat as Geopolitical Tensions, Oil Prices Weigh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed almost unchanged due to profit-taking in blue-chip stocks, geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices, and weak Asian market trends, despite cooling US inflation offering some support.

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.

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'Guide is my dad's most beloved film. It's also the film closest to his fans' heart.' 'The film's theme is timeless, so we felt it was the right thing to do.'

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.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble, HDFC Bank, Oil Spike Hurt Sentiments

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble, HDFC Bank, Oil Spike Hurt Sentiments

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, primarily driven by heavy selling in HDFC Bank following its quarterly earnings and a sharp spike in Brent crude oil prices due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Track Sensex, Nifty

How India's VALORANT Team Qualified For Esports Nations Cup

How India's VALORANT Team Qualified For Esports Nations Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

India's VALORANT esports team has successfully qualified for the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 main event in Riyadh, emerging as one of two teams from the Asia regional qualifiers. The team, led by Sagnik Roy, overcame tough competition, including a crucial victory against Hong Kong, to secure their spot in the global tournament featuring a USD 1.5 million prize pool.

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.

Indian Squash Stars Dominate Asian Doubles Championships

Indian Squash Stars Dominate Asian Doubles Championships

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Indian squash players, including Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthilkumar, Joshna Chinappa, and Rathika Seelan, delivered strong performances at the 3rd Asian Doubles Squash Championships in Sarawak, Malaysia, securing top spots in their respective pools. While some pairs advanced, another Indian men's pair was eliminated.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar was the top-performing Indian golfer at the International Series Morocco, finishing tied 31st. While other Indian players struggled, Bhullar showcased consistency. Hong Kong's Taichi Kho won the tournament, securing his second Asian Tour victory and boosting his rankings.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Gaganjeet Bhullar Finishes Top Indian At International Series Morocco

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar was the top-performing Indian golfer at the International Series Morocco, finishing tied 31st. While other Indian players struggled, Bhullar showcased consistency. Hong Kong's Taichi Kho won the tournament, securing his second Asian Tour victory and boosting his rankings.

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.

Tharun upsets Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag advance at Hong Kong Open

Tharun upsets Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag advance at Hong Kong Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Satwik and Chirag, who recently bagged their second bronze medal at the World Championships in Paris, overcame Taiwan's Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin 21-13, 18-21, 21-10 in their opening round.

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.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as foreign funds return, crude oil stabilises

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty climb as foreign funds return, crude oil stabilises

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced in early trade, driven by renewed foreign fund inflows and a significant drop in crude oil prices to pre-war levels, signalling an uptrend in the market. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 7, 2026.

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.

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.

Xi Jinping Calls For Global AI Collaboration, Not Solo Performance

Xi Jinping Calls For Global AI Collaboration, Not Solo Performance

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global collaboration in Artificial Intelligence development, stating it should be a "symphony" rather than a "solo performance." His remarks came at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where 29 countries also signed an agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), an independent intergovernmental body headquartered in Shanghai. China also pledged 5,000 AI research projects and training for developing nations.

Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes On Asian U20 Championship Win

Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes On Asian U20 Championship Win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championship in Hong Kong, where they won 19 medals, including 10 gold.

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.

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag enter Hong Kong final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Lakshya Sen entered his first major final in two years after edging out Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen in straight games, while the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also stormed into the summit clash.

Dhairya Gogia Shocks Opponent At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Dhairya Gogia Shocks Opponent At Asian Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com20 May 2026

India's Dhairya Gogia stunned Hong Kong's Tse Ka Chun in the first round of the boys' U-13 section at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China.

Indian Stock Markets End Flat Amid West Asia Tensions, Rising Oil Prices

Indian Stock Markets End Flat Amid West Asia Tensions, Rising Oil Prices

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed largely flat on Monday, recovering from early losses, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rally in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, despite resilience in IT and consumer durables stocks.

PM Modi Hails India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

PM Modi Hails India's Medal Haul At Asian U20 Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for their performance at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships, where they secured 19 medals, including 10 gold.

Global Markets Reel as US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Crude Oil Prices Jump

Global Markets Reel as US-Iran Tensions Escalate, Crude Oil Prices Jump

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plummeted over 2 per cent following US President Donald Trump's declaration that the interim agreement with Iran is 'over', which led to a sharp rally in crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Delhi-bound AI Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong 1 hour after takeoff

Delhi-bound AI Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong 1 hour after takeoff

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The flight had departed after a delay of almost 3.5 hours as its scheduled departure was at 8.50 am, as per flight tracking website flightradar24.com.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rally as bank stocks surge, crude oil prices dip

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty rally as bank stocks surge, crude oil prices dip

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw early gains driven by strong buying in blue-chip bank stocks, fresh foreign fund inflows, and a decline in global crude oil prices, boosting investor confidence.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade Amid FII Inflows, Blue-Chip Buying

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade Amid FII Inflows, Blue-Chip Buying

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday, recovering from a sharp fall in the previous session, driven by foreign fund inflows and buying in key blue-chip stocks. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 9, 2026.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Zoom on IT Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Zoom on IT Stocks Rally

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, with the Sensex jumping nearly 700 points, primarily driven by strong buying in IT stocks following TCS's positive June-quarter results and optimistic demand outlook. Track Sensex, Nifty on July 10, 2026.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty down on geopolitical tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty down on geopolitical tensions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade due to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US-Iran negotiations in Doha. Foreign fund outflows and a dip in major IT stocks further contributed to the market's cautious sentiment, despite mixed performance in global markets.

Sensex drops 370 points on renewed geopolitical tensions

Sensex drops 370 points on renewed geopolitical tensions

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran and rising oil prices unnerved investors. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 372.10 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 76,728.37.

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.

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.

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

'India is among Standard Chartered's top five wealth markets globally'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

"With the leverage available, I believe the scheme remains reasonably attractive," said P D Singh, India and South Asia Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Bank, regarding the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR (B) deposits.

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.

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 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.