Image for representational purposes only. From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, ICICI Bank, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, HCL Tech and Infosys were among the laggards.
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday (November 10, 2025). Image for representational purposes only.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both declined in early trade on Monday (November 3, 2025). Image for representational purposes only.
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The recent GST rate cut announcement has added to markets’ optimism during the initial trade. File photo for representational purposes only.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after falling in early trade on Thursday (January 30, 2025). Image for representational purposes only.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back after falling in early trade largely due to buying in Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv.

Buying in smallcap and midcap stocks also added to the optimistic trend in equities.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 106.13 points to 76,426.83 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 23.9 points to 23,139.20.

However, soon both the benchmark indices recovered all the early lost ground and were trading higher. The BSE benchmark quoted 104.79 points higher at 76,655.65, while the Nifty traded 64.30 points up at 23,227.40.

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Tata Motors tanked nearly 8% after the firm reported a 22% fall in consolidated net profit to ₹5,578 crore for the third quarter ended December 2024, impacted by a decline in revenue from its passenger and commercial vehicles divisions.

ITC Hotels, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank and Titan were the other laggards.

However, Bajaj Finance traded 4.52% higher followed by Bajaj Finserv which climbed over 3%.

Bajaj Finance on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) reported an 18% increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹4,308 crore for the December quarter.

Power Grid, IndusInd Bank, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were also among the gainers.

The BSE smallcap gauge traded 1.35% higher and midcap index quoted higher by 0.88%.

In Asian markets, Tokyo traded in positive territory. Markets in Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong were closed due to holidays.

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday.

“The recovery in the market is healthy since it is being led by fairly valued largecaps. The rally can sustain if the Budget comes up with some strong growth stimulating measures that can improve the market sentiments too. However, a sustained rally can happen only if the FII selling stops and we get some leading indicators suggesting growth and earnings recovery.

“Globally, the stock markets remain strong mainly due to the resilient U.S. economy and the down trending interest rate cycle in the U.S. The Fed’s decision to pause yesterday was on expected lines,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,586.43 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

“The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5%, maintaining a cautious ‘wait-and-see’ approach, leaving market sentiments subdued. FIIs continue their selling spree, and attention has now shifted to the Union Budget,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.05% to $76.54 a barrel.

The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 631.55 points or 0.83% to settle at 76,532.96 on Wednesday. The Nifty soared 205.85 points or 0.90% to 23,163.10.

A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday (December 27, 2024) amid buying in bank stocks and a largely firm trend in the Asian markets.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 311.48 points to 78,783.96 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 98.1 points to 23,848.30.

From the 30 blue-chip pack, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv and ICICI Bank were among the biggest gainers.

HCL Technologies, Adani Ports, Tata Consultancy Services and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

In Asian markets, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong traded higher while Seoul quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended on a flat note on Thursday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude traded marginally up by 0.01% to $73.27 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,376.67 crore on Thursday (December 26, 2024), according to exchange data.

The BSE benchmark dipped 0.39 points to settle at 78,472.48 in a muted trade on Thursday. The Nifty eked out gains of 22.55 points or 0.1% to 23,750.20.

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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Thursday (December 19, 2024) following weak global market trends after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated fewer rate cuts next year.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade. The NSE Nifty tumbled 328.55 points to 23,870.30.

All the 30 blue-chip stocks were trading lower. Infosys, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra were the biggest laggards.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong were trading lower.

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday (December 18, 2024).

“When valuations are high the market needs only a trigger to correct sharply. This trigger was provided by the Fed guidance of fewer rate cuts in 2025, which went against market expectations. Even though the rate cut of 25 bps was in tune with the market’s expectation, the indication of only two cuts of 25 bps each in 2025 against market expectation of three or even four cuts spooked the market resulting in a sharp sell-off in Wall Street.

“The Fed chief’s comments regarding the economy and the labour market are, in fact, positive, suggesting a resilient U.S. economy. But always the market gets spooked when the reality falls short of expectations,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,316.81 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

“The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the third consecutive reduction this year, but bullish sentiment waned as the Fed lowered its 2025 projections to just two additional cuts,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.40% to $73.10 a barrel.

The BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 502.25 points or 0.62% to settle at 80,182.20, taking its downtrend to the third day on Wednesday. The Nifty declined 137.15 points or 0.56% to 24,198.85.

A bird flies past a screen displaying the Sensex results on the facade of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (December 16, 2024) in line with weak global cues and caution ahead of the WPI inflation data to be announced later in the day.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 215.59 points to 81,917.53 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 49.45 points to 24,718.85.

From the 30-share Sensex blue-chip pack, JSW Steel, Titan, Bharti Airtel, Nestle, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC and Sun Pharma were the biggest laggards.

ITC, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank and Asian Paints were the gainers.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong were trading lower while Shanghai quoted in the green.

Wall Street ended mostly lower on Friday.

“Stock markets in India are expected to remain cautious amid mixed global cues, as investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy rate decision later this week,” Ameya Ranadive Chartered Market Technician, CFTe, Sr Technical Analyst, StoxBox, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,335.32 crore on Friday (December 13, 2024) , according to exchange data.

“The excessive volatility witnessed on Friday is a reflection of the sharp differences in perceptions about the near-term market trend. While FIIs turning buyers in December, so far, after the relentless selling in the previous two months is positive, investors should not assume that the FIIs will continue to buy. Strong dollar and high bond yields in the US are headwinds for capital flows,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.31% to $74.26 a barrel.

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 843.16 points or 1.04% to settle at 82,133.12 on Friday. The Nifty climbed 219.60 points or 0.89% to settle at 24,768.30.

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Equity benchmark indices declined in early trade on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) amid profit-taking as investors preferred to stay on the sidelines after a record rally and ahead of the monthly derivatives expiry.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 171 points to 84,743.04 in early trade. The NSE Nifty declined 48.7 points to 25,891.70.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, HCL Technologies, Nestle, Adani Ports, Infosys, Tata Motors and State Bank of India were the biggest laggards.

Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Maruti were among the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,784.14 crore on Tuesday (September 24, 2024), according to exchange data.

“The monthly expiry on Thursday (September 26, 2024) could result in sideways movement in intra-day trades, but a bullish undertone and robust growth prospects going ahead would see the markets bounce back at regular intervals,” said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd.

In Asian markets, Seoul traded lower while Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong quoted in the positive territory.

The U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.28% to $74.96 a barrel.

After oscillating between highs and lows during the day on Tuesday, the BSE benchmark dipped 14.57 points or 0.02% to settle at 84,914.04. During the day, it jumped 234.62 points or 0.27% to scale a fresh all-time intra-day peak of 85,163.23.

The Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 1.35 points or 0.01% to 25,940.40. During the day, it climbed 72.5 points or 0.27% to hit a new record intra-day high of 26,011.55.