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Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty below 23,650 amid West Asia tensions, crude surge
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, extending their decline for the second consecutive session. Market sentiment remained weak amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which pushed crude oil prices higher. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors, a rise in bond yields and the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar also pressured domestic equities. Global cues remained subdued, with weakness in international markets adding to the cautious mood among investors. The Nifty ended below the 23,650 level, dragged by losses in auto, FMCG and private banking stocks.
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INR seen under pressure but holds under 92 per dollar mark
The Indian rupee came under pressure in opening trades on Wednesday as sentiments stay bleak amid ongoing conflicts in Middle East. INR opened at Rs 91.92 per dollar and hit a low of 91.97 so far during the day. Rupee staged a strong recovery from its record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, gaining 36 paise to settle at 91.85, aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices over hopes of de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Sharp gains in the domestic equity markets, along with a weaker greenback, provided further support to the domestic unit. Indian shares rebounded from recent string of losses on Tuesday amid hopes of an easing of tensions in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The Sensex jumped 639.82 points or 0.82 percent to settle at 78,205.98. During the day, it surged 960.09 points or 1.23 percent to 78,526.25. The Nifty climbed 233.55 points or 0.97 percent to end at 24,261.60. Indian shares opened on a flat note Wednesday as investors clung to hopes for a ...
Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex surges 600 points, Nifty tops 24,200; India VIX eases 14%
Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex and Nifty 50 gained on Tuesday, March 10 supported by positive global market signals after US President Donald Trump indicated that US-Iran war is likely to de-escalate leading to fall in crude oil prices and dollar.
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 ...
INR plunges on boiling oil prices; DXY above 99.50
The Indian rupee plunged sharply in opening trades on Monday tracking a firm dollar overseas coupled with boiling international crude oil prices. WTI crude oil futures soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in three and half years amid escalating tensions in Middle East showing no signs of abating. Middle Eastern producers cut output as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the Iran war. WTI price hit $115.49 per barrel, the highest since June 2022. INR opened at Rs 92.22 per dollar and hit a low of 92.34 so far during the day as compared to Fridays close at 91.82. Dollar is soaring at three month higher well above 99.50 mark. Negative cues from equities amid sharp sell off by foreign investors is also weighing on the local unit. Indian shares nosedived on Monday morning. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 2,192 points, or 2.8 percent, at 76,726 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index slumped 665 points, or 2.7 percent, to 23,782.
Stock Market Crash News Today Live: Nifty, Sensex Plunge 2.5% As Crude Logs Historic One-Day Rally
The rupee weakened by 46 paise against the US dollar to 92.20. Meanwhile, Brent and WTI crude Oil prices surged sharply on Monday, climbing above $114 per barrel as the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel intensified
Nifty set for 3% gap-down opening as Middle East war rattles investor sentiment. Check GIFT Nifty levels
Indian equities are set to open sharply lower as crude oil surges nearly 20% amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, weighing on global markets. Asian indices, led by Nikkei, plunged, while a strong dollar and rising US Treasury yields intensify pressure. Investors await the US CPI data for further cues.
GIFT Nifty down 730 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equities extended losses on Friday amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, keeping investor risk appetite subdued. The India VIX surged, indicating increased market fear. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers, while domestic institutional investors bought shares. The rupee depreciated against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices and risk aversion.
Shares to buy or sell: Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal recommends BEL, and ONGC amid US-Iran war jitters
Indian stock markets fell sharply as Nifty 50 dropped 1.92% and Sensex 2.13% amid rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices. The Indian rupee hit a record low against the dollar, prompting warnings for traders to remain cautious until a trend reversal occurs.
Trade Setup for March 2: Nifty braces for Monday chaos after US, Israel attack Iran
Before the markets open here in India, the bigger reaction will be seen on other asset classes beyond equities. Crude oil prices, Gold prices, moves on the US Dollar, the Yen, all of which will be significant and keenly monitored by the street. In fact, Barclays has already written in a note to clients that oil prices could go up to as high as $100 per barrel.
INR tumbles near three-week low amid surging international oil prices, firm dollar overseas
The Indian rupee plunged 31 paise to settle at 90.99 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, tracking a strong American currency against major currencies and higher crude oil prices amid intensifying US-Iran tensions. Positive momentum in domestic equity markets failed to support the Indian unit. Indian shares bounced back on Friday after falling sharply in the previous session on rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's rate path. The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped 316.57 points, or 0.38 percent, to 82,814.71. The broader NSE Nifty index surged 116.90 points, or 0.46 percent, to 25,571.25, with metal and banking stocks leading the surge.