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Why stock market fell today? Sensex plunges 850 pts, Nifty below 24,200. 6 reasons behind selloff
Indian equity benchmarks declined for a second straight session, pressured by a spike in crude oil prices, a weakening rupee and rising geopolitical tensions. Broad-based selling, FII outflows and rising bond yields weighed on sentiment, while volatility increased. Analysts expect near-term market direction to remain uncertain amid global risks and elevated oil prices.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.
Life insurers see double-digit premium growth in March; retail business performance varies
Life insurers report strong March premium growth, with Axis Max, ICICI Prudential and LIC showing gains but mixed trends in retail APE performance.
Benchmarks erase early gains amid volatility; Nifty dips below 24,200
The headline equity indices erased early gains to end marginally lower in a volatile session on Thursday. Tracking positive global cues, the markets opened higher on optimism around a potential US-Iran peace deal and held gains in the first half. However, selling pressure in the latter half wiped out intraday advances, pulling the Nifty 50 below the 24,200 mark. Private banks and auto stocks led the decline, while metal and IT shares provided some support. Volatility remained elevated due to the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives and the ongoing Q4 earnings season, with investors closely monitoring signs of de-escalation between the United States and Iran.
Bears back on Dalal Street! Sensex tumbles over 700 points from day’s high, Nifty ends below 24,200
Indian stock markets faced significant intraday losses on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty, after opening strong, reversed gains to end lower. This volatility coincided with the weekly expiry of Sensex F&O contracts. Despite the benchmark indices falling, smallcap and midcap stocks showed resilience. Key banking and auto stocks were among the decliners, while Trent and Zomato parent shares surged.
Just Dial Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Acutaas Chemicals Ltd, Indus Towers Ltd, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co Ltd and CCL Products (India) Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 15 April 2026.
Why stock market rose today? Sensex soars over 1,200 points, Nifty settles above 24,200. 5 key factors explained
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty saw substantial gains. Easing oil prices and renewed hopes for US-Iran peace talks boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also rallied. This positive momentum added significant value to the total market capitalization. Investors are advised to remain invested despite potential headwinds.
Trade Setup for April 15: Nifty holds 23,500 support but bulls aim for a retest of 24,000
Wednesday's session will see stocks like ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Prudential AMC, Just Dial react to their quarterly results, while names like LG Electronics India, Bharat Coking Coal, and Rubicon Research see their respective shareholder lock-ins end.
Stocks to Watch for April 15: Vedanta, ICICI Prudential, LIC, LG Electronics India and more
From ICICI Prudential AMC and Just Dial reacting to their quarterly results to LG Electronics India and Bharat Coking Coal seeing their respective shareholder lock-in ending, these are the important stocks that should be on your radar for Wednesday's trading session.
Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Reliance, Titan shares on April 13
On April 10, Sensex and Nifty 50 surged over 1%, driven by banking stock purchases and positive global trends. Investor confidence rose amid expectations of a US-Iran dialogue and falling crude prices, leading to the strongest weekly gains in over five years.
Exclusive: Life insurers see uneven growth as some lag, others outperform in FY26
Life insurers reported mixed retail APE trends for FY26, with industry growth at around 12%, according to CNBC-TV18 sources. While HDFC Life and ICICI Prudential missed guidance, Axis Max Life and SBI Life met or exceeded expectations.
Where are the Indian markets headed? Here's a bull case Vs bear case scenario
Brokerages remain divided on India’s market outlook amid global uncertainties. Jefferies, ICICI Prudential AMC and 3P Investment Managers are positive on India, driven by improved valuations, limited earnings downside and supportive domestic flows. They highlight attractive Nifty valuations, favourable allocation signals and recent market correction as key reasons to increase exposure, with a preference for sectors like banks and pharma and a gradual approach to adding equities. On the other hand, Nomura, Goldman Sachs and UBS remain cautious, citing rising oil prices, weak foreign flows and global risks that could weigh on growth and market returns in the near term.