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Sensex opens 100 points higher, Nifty above 23,400; Asian Paints up 4% - India Today

Sensex opens 100 points higher, Nifty above 23,400; Asian Paints up 4%India Today

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.

Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26

​Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.​

Stocks to watch: BHEL, Kotak Mahindra, Adani Enterprises among 10 shares in focus today

Stock market today: The Indian stock market is likely to snap its losing streak as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a positive opening on Monday. Amid this backdrop, these stocks will remain in focus on Monday, 4 May.

Will Sensex, Nifty rally after state election results? Here's why analysts advise caution

Kotak Institutional Equities says any election-driven market rally may be short-lived, as rising oil prices and a widening deficit pose bigger risks. While positive poll outcomes could lift sentiment briefly, escalating geopolitical tensions and surging crude are likely to shift focus back to macroeconomic pressures.

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 ..

Stocks to buy: Nagaraj Shetti recommends NLC India, RVNL shares to buy

On April 23, domestic indices fell as Brent crude surpassed $100 due to geopolitical tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.84% and BSE Sensex fell 1.10%. Focus is on Infosys earnings, while NLC India and RVNL stocks are advised for buy amidst consolidation patterns.

Wall Street opens higher as inflation meets estimates; weekend Iran talks in focus

US stocks rise as March inflation meets forecasts despite energy surge, Iran ceasefire talks eyed, oil stays below 100, Indian Sensex and Nifty jump nearly 6 percent for week