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Stock markets tumble on oil price spike, FII outflows; Sensex drops 548 points

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Stock markets tumble on oil price spike, FII outflows; Sensex drops 548 points

Benchmark stock index Sensex fell nearly 548 points to settle below 72,000 on Monday (October 12, 2026) as selling in banking, FMCG and IT shares weighed on the market amid rate-hike concerns, a spike in crude prices and unabated foreign fund outflows. Erasing opening gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to…

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Markets fall in early trade after two days of rally; Sensex falls 460 points

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Markets fall in early trade after two days of rally; Sensex falls 460 points

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) after two days of rally amid a spike in crude oil prices and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 460 points to 72,599.05 in…

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Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against U.S. dollar post RBI rate increase

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Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against U.S. dollar post RBI rate increase

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 22 paise to 96.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), after the Reserve Bank of India raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%. Market analysts said the RBI’s rate hike reflects rising cyclical inflation…

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Markets end marginally lower amid higher oil prices, fresh U.S.-Iran tensions

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Markets end marginally lower amid higher oil prices, fresh U.S.-Iran tensions

During the day, the benchmark dropped 301.15 points, or 0.39%, to 76,656.12. File. Photo: Special Arrangements Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices and fresh U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could keep monetary policy tighter…

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Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips

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Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: ANI Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Monday (August 24, 2026), driven by buying in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to hamper risk appetite,…

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Rupee rises 3 paise to close at 95.33 against U.S. dollar

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Rupee rises 3 paise to close at 95.33 against U.S. dollar

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee settled just 3 paise higher at 95.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (August 12), as hopes of a quick U.S.-Iran agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded. Forex traders said Brent crude is moving towards $90 per barrel amid…

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Stock markets end marginally higher on spike in crude oil prices

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Stock markets end marginally higher on spike in crude oil prices

Market benchmark indices ended marginally higher on Monday (August 10, 2026), with the Sensex climbing over 43 points and the Nifty ending flat, amid a spike in crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties. The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 43.27 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 78,542.44. During the day, it hit a high…

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Stock markets trade mixed amid introduction of new closing auction session

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Stock markets trade mixed amid introduction of new closing auction session

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded on a mixed note in early trade on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) following the introduction of a new auction mechanism for shares having futures and options (F&O) contracts. The Closing Auction Session (CAS) in the equity cash segment became operational…

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Stock markets take winning run to 4th day as crude oil prices drop sharply; Nifty surges 1.6%

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Stock markets take winning run to 4th day as crude oil prices drop sharply; Nifty surges 1.6%

Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday (August 3, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 544.39 points and Nifty surging 1.60%, following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions. Foreign fund inflows also added to markets’ optimism. Extending the winning momentum to the fourth day, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 544.39…

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Stock markets climb in early deals on lower crude oil prices

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Stock markets climb in early deals on lower crude oil prices

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) on lower crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical worries in West Asia. Buying in IT stocks also supported the positive trend in the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 152.7…

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