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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at gap-down; Vodafone Idea in focus

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bond yields are rising, and the currency is at a record low. Foreign institutions continue to sell. For the index, the 23,500 level, which it managed to sustain above last week, comes back into play again on the downside, while the 23,700 - 23,800 zone continues to remain a barrier.

Here's why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares will be in focus on Monday

Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance are down 21% so far in 2026, underperforming its peers such as HDFC Life, which is down 19%, LIC, which has declined 6%, and SBI Life, which is down 9% so far this year. The stock though, continues to trade above its issue price of ₹334.

Top Gainers & Losers on May 15: HUDCO, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, IOCL, Vedanta, HAL, Aditya Infotech among top losers

On May 15, Indian markets declined, with Nifty down 0.18% and Sensex down 0.25%. Selling in financial and metal stocks offset IT sector gains. The rupee hit a record low of 96.5 against the dollar, influenced by foreign investor withdrawals and rising crude oil prices.

Nifty Recovery Fails To Signal Trend Reversal; Hindustan Copper Breakout Keeps Stock In Focus

On the daily chart, Nifty formed a green candle with shadows on both sides, reflecting sharp intraday movement. The index, however, continued to post a lower high and lower low compared with the previous session.

Sensex rises 120 points, Nifty above 23,400 as rupee recovers from all-time low. What lies ahead?

Indian stock markets rebounded on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty ending a four-day losing streak. The recovery was driven by a stronger rupee and easing oil prices, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Broad-based optimism saw midcap and smallcap indices also gain, with Asian Paints leading the ascent.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at volatility and muted start to trade; Dixon in focus

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: There are news triggers to react to this morning. First, the increase on customs duty for gold, silver and other precious metal imports. Second, a 13-month high inflation print, and third, of course, being results. There is no let-off in oil prices, which remain near the $108 a barrel mark.

INR closes at all-time low as global risk aversion resurfaces

The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at an all-time low of 95.63 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as renewed tension between the US and Iran has led to risk aversion in global markets. Market sentiment remained dominated by fears that the 10-week-old conflict could further tighten global supply, particularly after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-backed peace proposal, calling it totally unacceptable. Moreover, market participants interpreted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments over the weekend regarding fuel conservation and lower imports as a subtle acknowledgement that India's trade deficit and balance-of-payments pressures could worsen if crude prices remain elevated for longer. The Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points (1.92%) to settle at 74,559.24, while the Nifty 50 dropped 436.30 points (1.83%) to end at 23,379.55.

Asian Paints Share Price Live Updates: Asian Paints exhibits low volatility in the market.

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades 200-points higher; L&T in focus after results

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The two indices to watch though, will be Nifty Bank and Nifty IT. The banking index has struggled to hold above 55,000, while IT stocks also contributed to the recent volatility. L&T and Hero Moto, along with SRF, Coforge, Poonawalla Fincorp, and others will react to their results today. Bajaj Auto reports results today along with announcing a share buyback.

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 ..

ICICI Prudential Life shares gain 4% as analysts say growth outlook intact

The management refrained from providing guidance for FY27, reiterating its focus on new business profitability. The company also plans to adopt Indian Accounting Standards from FY28, following a one year forbearance.