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India raises CNG prices by Rs 2/kg across key regions for fourth time in two weeks
Compressed Natural Gas prices have seen another hike in New Delhi. This is the fourth increase in just two weeks. Consumers in the National Capital Region and other cities are now paying more for CNG. Petrol and diesel prices have also risen multiple times recently. These increases are linked to global energy market volatility and rising crude oil prices.
Global cues extend to D-Street, indices climb more than 1%
Indian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty reclaiming the 24,000 mark, driven by optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement easing tensions and oil prices falling below $100. The rupee also climbed, and bond yields slid as volatility eased, signaling improving risk expectations.
Nifty reclaims 24,000 as global risk appetite rebounds
The key equity benchmarks surged on Monday as plunging crude oil prices and rising hopes of a US-Iran peace deal sparked a powerful risk-on rally across global markets. Robust buying in banking and financial stocks propelled the Nifty decisively above the 24,000 mark, while broad-based momentum lifted all sectoral indices on the BSE into positive territory.

Mid & small-cap stocks firm despite oil shocks and global uncertainty: But will the trend continue?
Amidst the uncertainties, Indian mid- and small-cap indices have delivered a standout performance in the last two months. The Nifty Smallcap 100 has surged over 20% from its March 2026 lows. The Nifty Midcap 100 has climbed nearly 15%, touching fresh highs in May 2026.

Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next move - ChiniMandi
Indian market ends higher on global cues, Nifty holds range as oil, geopolitics dictate next moveChiniMandi

Nifty 50 Opens Slightly Higher as Investors Track Oil Prices and Global Cues By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Nifty 50 Opens Slightly Higher as Investors Track Oil Prices and Global Cues By Investing.comInvesting.com India
Oil may surge to $120/bbl if West Asia conflict drags on: Citi’s Drew Pettit
Oil can still rise to $120 a barrel, warns Drew Pettit, Director-US Equity Strategy/ETF Analysis & Strategy Research at Citi, who believes markets are underestimating the risk of a prolonged West Asia crisis. He says oil, not Fed policy, remains the key driver for global equities, inflation and risk assets. Pettit remains bullish on the AI boom, citing strong momentum in Nvidia, semiconductor and infrastructure plays, while favouring Korea and Taiwan over India in emerging markets.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades over 130 points higher; Jubilant Foodworks in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The bulls would hope for a replica of last night's rally on Wall Street, taking cues from some easing in bond yields and a fall in oil prices, even though nothing concrete has emerged from West Asia just yet. For the Nifty Bank, the 53,000 - 54,000 range remains, even as the index remains choppy.

Not Oil, but this is the biggest market risk, as per BofA's Fund Manager Survey
While 50% of managers believe AI stocks are not in a bubble, the market is undeniably crowded. "Long global semiconductors" was identified as the most crowded trade by as many as 73% of respondents.
INR edges closer to a critical 97/$ threshold
The Indian rupee is seen in deep distress as the counter is moving towards breaking yet another key historic mark in opening trades on Wednesday. INR opened at Rs 96.89 per dollar and hit a low of 96.95 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is turning to be Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Why Emkay is seeing Nifty at 29,000 by March 2027 despite oil shock, West Asia tensions
Emkay Global maintains a bullish outlook on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty could reach 29,000 by March 2027, driven by strong domestic growth, earnings recovery and policy support. The brokerage expects markets to navigate near-term volatility from geopolitical tensions & high crude prices. It also warns of macro risks from elevated oil but sees long-term structural growth in Indian equities intact.