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Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
Sensex's 1,800 point intraday surge powered by fantastic four: HDFC Bank, RIL, SBI and ICICI Bank
Indian stock markets experienced a strong rebound today. The Sensex surged over 900 points, while the Nifty also saw significant gains. This recovery was largely driven by major banking and financial stocks. Experts suggest this was a short-covering rally after a sharp correction. While markets showed resilience, volatility remains a concern. Investors are watching key levels for future direction.
2008 global crash to 2020 COVID: How Nifty 50 plunged up to 59% in crises but rebounded
Despite recent volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions, India's Nifty 50 has historically demonstrated resilience, recovering from major global crises like the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 crash. The benchmark index has consistently bounced back, proving that losses are temporary for long-term investors.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.
Five worst performing stocks in the market since the Iran-US war began
Companies including Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Ashok Leyland and Sapphire Foods India have seen major declines in March, eroding billions in market capitalisation and putting them among the key laggards in the market.
Retail investors flock to weekly options despite regulatory curbs and losses
Combined average daily premium turnover (ADT) of index options such as Nifty and Sensex rose 5% even as combined cash market ADT dipped by almost 8% in the current fiscal through 9 March (FY26), from the same period a year ago.
CCL Products, Sai Life Sciences on Mayuresh Joshi’s watchlist for earnings strength
Mayuresh Joshi, Director of Research at Marketsmith India, is watching earnings-resilient sectors such as consumer discretionary, banking, and pharmaceuticals as market remains volatile. Along with CCL Products and Sai Life Sciences, Strides Pharma Science and ICICI Bank are on his watchlist, while Vishal Mega Mart remains a domestic consumption play worth tracking.
India VIX drops over 15% on hopes of US-Iran war easing, but still up 74% in a month - Key Nifty levels to watch
The India VIX dropped over 15% on March 10 due to easing US-Iran tensions and falling crude prices. Despite this decline, the index has surged 74% in the past month, reflecting increased investor anxiety amidst global uncertainty.
TCS, HDFC Bank among 5 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows & slid up to 14% in a month
The Sensex plunged 1,352 points to close at 77,566 amid a broad market sell-off. Five major index stocks—TCS, InterGlobe Aviation, HDFC Bank, Trent and Asian Paints—hit 52-week lows, reflecting persistent weakness and rising investor caution.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
Oil surge and FII selling hammer equities; Sensex plunges over 1,300 pts
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as surging crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment. Brent crude moved past the $100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about inflation and rising input costs for businesses. Persistent FII selling and weakness in the domestic currency further pressured the market, while global volatility and risk-off sentiment led to broad-based declines. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 level, dragged down by losses in auto, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.