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Nifty gave zero return to FIIs in 4.5 years. Can India win back fleeing foreign investors?
Foreign investors have experienced no returns in Indian stocks for four and a half years. A combination of war, currency weakness, and oil price shocks has led to record outflows. Global brokerages are downgrading India's outlook. However, some see current low valuations as a potential turning point for foreign inflows.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
Watch | A war trade will be on oil and not on gold, says Rohit Srivastava
Indiacharts and Strike Money founder Rohit Srivastava said gold may not sustain sharp gains despite geopolitical uncertainty, as it typically rallies briefly before correcting. He believes oil offers a stronger trading opportunity, noting that WTI crude has broken above the $70.5 per barrel resistance level. If prices hold above this mark and tensions escalate, oil could potentially move toward $100 per barrel, making energy markets the primary focus during conflict-driven volatility.
Iran war: Crude unlikely to cross $100 despite Hormuz disruption, says X-Analysts’ Mukesh Sahdev
As missiles fly across West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, energy markets are bracing for volatility. However, X-Analysts Founder and CEO Mukesh Sahdev believes the oil shock may be less severe than feared, with global producers, seasonal demand factors and prior market pricing helping prevent an extreme spike in crude prices.
Market Wrap: Sensex ends 317 points higher, Nifty above 25,550 aided by L&T, RIL
India’s markets rebounded from early losses, ending the session on a positive note. Broad-based buying supported gains, led by major industrial, energy, and consumer stocks. Public sector banks, auto, and FMCG sectors outperformed, while IT and select media stocks faced selling pressure. Market sentiment remained firm despite volatility.
Taking Stock: Markets retreat after 5-day rally; Nifty below 23,800 on financials drag
More than 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Ather Energy, Hitachi Energy, Honasa Consumer, Anand Rathi, Vardhman Textiles, ABB India, among others.
Taking Stock: Bulls back in action; Nifty closes above 24,100, Sensex gains 291 pts
More than 200 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Kirloskar Oil, Aegis Logistics, New India Assurance, GNFC, HFCL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Belrise Industries, AIA Engineering, Aditya Birla Capital, Sona BLW, Syrma SGS, Leela Palaces, Cemindia Projects, RBL Bank, Bharat Forge, among others.
Oil Above $100! Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Warns on Hormuz | US Markets Slide | Opening Bell
Brent crude climbs above $100 as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed to pressure enemies and calls for US military bases to shut in the Middle East. Global markets react sharply. Asian markets open lower with Nikkei 225 down 2% and Kospi sliding nearly 3%. US markets hit new 2026 lows as the Dow Jones tumbles 740 points while NASDAQ dips. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields rise and gold slips on a stronger dollar. With GIFT Nifty signaling a gap-down start for Indian equities and oil prices surging, what does this mean for inflation and investors? Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay and market experts decode the big global cues shaping today’s market action.
Nifty Auto crashes over 3% as crude tops $100 again, LNG fears add pressure; M&M, Maruti among top Nifty losers
The Nifty Auto index ended 3.2 percent lower, the steepest fall among sectoral indices, as rising energy costs and supply-chain concerns weighed on stocks. High crude oil prices can add to fuel cost pressures for customers, while shortage of gas could disrupt component production.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a weak start; US, Asian fall
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks fell on Thursday, as Iranian strikes on two oil tankers sent crude prices surging toward $100 per barrel, further exacerbating inflation fears and sending investors fleeing equity markets.All three major U.S. stock indexes slid more than 1.5% in a broad selloff, with everything but energy and some defensive stocks suffering steep percentage losses. The S&P 500 notched its biggest three-day percentage drop in a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, to 46,677.85, the S&P 500 lost 103.22 points, or 1.52%, to 6,672.58 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 404.15 points, or 1.78%, to 22,311.98.
War, Oil Shock & Market Volatility: Is the Worst Behind or Bigger Fall Ahead?
Global markets have been rattled by escalating geopolitical tensions and major volatility in oil prices. Are equities nearing a bottom, or is a deeper correction still ahead? In this conversation with N Mahalakshmi of Moneycontrol, Sanjeev Prasad, Co-Head of Institutional Equities at Kotak Institutional Equities, breaks down how the Israel-Iran conflict, rising oil prices, and global risk sentiment could shape the trajectory of markets. He also discusses whether the current volatility presents a buying opportunity, how global capital flows could shift, and what investors should watch in the coming weeks.
Live: Consumer durable stocks outperform on tepid Thursday | Closing Bell
Indian equities traded on a subdued note on Thursday afternoon, with benchmark indices hovering around the flatline after early volatility. At 2:20 pm, the Sensex was up 11.40 points at 74,357.57, while the Nifty gained 11.30 points to 23,416.90. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,076 stocks advancing against 1,689 declines. Consumer durables, auto and energy stocks supported the market, while weakness in information technology and metal shares capped gains. Broader markets continued to outperform, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices rising around 0.7 percent and 0.6 percent, respectively.Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.