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Why is market falling today? Sensex slumps 1,200 pts, Nifty below 23,850; 7 key triggers behind bloodbath
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1% each. Soaring oil prices to historic levels, a plunging rupee to an all-time low, and sustained foreign investor selling contributed to the broad-based selloff, erasing nearly Rs 9 lakh crore from market capitalization.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Oil shock to last longer, Fed rate cuts unlikely in near term: Jahangir Aziz
Jahangir Aziz, Co-head of Macroeconomic Research at JPMorgan, pushes back against expectations of imminent rate cuts, arguing that persistent inflation risks and stable labour markets leave little room for easing in 2026. Instead, he sees a higher probability of policy staying on hold—or even tightening—unless a significant economic shock forces a shift.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
INR weakens near Rs 94 per dollar mark amid resurgence in oil prices
The Indian rupee weakened for the third straight session, losing 39 paise to settle at 93.83 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as oil prices resumed surge amid uncertainty on US-Iran peace talks eroded hopes of easing West Asia conflict. Intense selling in domestic equity markets and sustained outflow of foreign capital also weighed on the Indian currency. Indian shares fell sharply on Wednesday, with stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, somewhat hawkish comments from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh at a Senate confirmation hearing, and a disappointing set of numbers for the fourth quarter from IT major HCL Technologies weighing on sentiment. The Sensex settled 757 points or 0.95% lower at 78,516, while the Nifty 50 ended 198 points or 0.8% lower at 24,378. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.69 and touched an intraday low of 93.87 against the greenback during the session, nearing the 94 level and its lowest level in three weeks.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 22: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Infosys, Bajaj Auto, Nykaa, PTC Industries among top losers
The Indian stock market experienced a sell-off on April 22, closing lower as technology stocks plunged. The Nifty 50 fell 0.81%, and S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.95%, with investors wary of US-Iran tensions and fluctuating crude oil prices.
Iran tankers laden with crude go dark to sail past US blockade
At least two Iranian oil tankers — Hero II and Hedy — have bypassed the Persian Gulf blockade and entered the Arabian Sea, part of a wider fleet that has moved about 9 million barrels of crude despite US restrictions. Data shows dozens of Iran-linked vessels continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, often switching off tracking systems to evade detection.
Crude oil prices recover nearly all of Friday's losses as Strait of Hormuz chaos deepens
Oil prices had tanked on Friday after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be open for commercial traffic throughout the duration of the ceasefire with the US, only to announce its closure 24 hours later, citing a US blockade of ships that left Iranian ports that violated the ceasefire agreement.
Crude oil prices continue to remain above $90 a barrel amidst ceasefire extension talks
In the US, crude stockpiles declined along with all major refined-product categories. Oil and fuel exports have jumped to a record as overseas buyers hunt for oil, particularly those based in Asia.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Tata Power, Siemens shares to buy in the near-term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex saw significant gains on April 15, rising 1.53% and 1.62% respectively, supported by positive Asian market trends and decreasing oil prices. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook with buying opportunities in Tata Power and Siemens.
Solar stock Fujiyama Power Systems rise 6% amid stock market rally. Do you own?
Fujiyama Power Systems shares rose nearly 6% on April 15, reflecting positive market trends. Investor sentiment improved due to declining crude oil prices. The company also faced a BIS inspection, leading to product seizures, while announcing a new solar cell plant in UP to boost production.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...