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Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0000

Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday (August 20, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day losing streak to end at 24,231.85, tracking a rally in world markets as easing global bond yields revived risk appetite.

Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 628.04 points, or 0.82%, to settle at 77,537.72 after four days of decline. During the day, it surged 701.43 points, or 0.91%, to 77,611.11.

The 50-share NSE Nifty also bounced back after seven days of losses. It ended at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points, or 0.64%.

“Markets found much-needed relief after the US Treasury stepped in to contain the surge in global bond yields, triggering a strong broad-based rebound and ending the domestic market’s week-long losing streak. The intervention has dragged down the dollar, which, along with a firmer rupee and easing yield pressures, boosted attractiveness to EMs,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

The recovery was widespread across sectors, driven primarily by strength in IT and financial stocks, as a cooling yield environment supports spending, he said.

“Yet, the market’s optimism remains guarded as stubbornly high crude oil prices, driven by unresolved US-Iran tensions, continue to cast a shadow over inflation and corporate profitability,” Mr. Nair added.

Among the Sensex firms, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were the biggest winners.

Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, HCL Tech and Titan were the laggards.

“Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, snapping a seven-session losing streak—the longest in nearly 11 months—as easing global bond yields revived risk appetite and encouraged investors back into equities.

“The recovery marked a decisive shift from the cautious tone that had dominated recent sessions, with benchmark indices holding on to their early gains throughout the day,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a SEBI-registered Research Analyst firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹407.99 crore on Wednesday (August 20, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi rebounded 5.89%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended higher.

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower.

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Wednesday (August 19, 2026).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.67% to $93.91 per barrel.

On Wednesday (August 19, 2026), the Sensex was down 325.78 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 76,909.68, registering its fourth day of decline. Extending its losses to the seventh day, the Nifty declined 76.60 points, or 0.32%, to end at 24,078.30.

Published – August 20, 2026 04:56 pm IST

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Stock markets down in early trade amid geopolitical uncertainty

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0000

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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Thursday (August 13, 2026) as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the unresolved situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 172.48 points to 77,786.41 in early trading. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 90.35 points to 24,343.50.

From the Sensex pack, Titan, UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Infosys were among the major laggards.

InterGlobe Aviation, Tech Mahindra, Eternal and NTPC were among the winners.

“Elevated crude oil prices, driven by the continuing US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, remain the primary overhang for domestic equities and are likely to keep investor sentiment measured,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.82% lower at $88.25 per barrel.

“Although Brent crude has eased modestly to below $89 per barrel, the unresolved situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to keep the geopolitical risk premium in energy markets elevated,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading higher.

U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).

“Global sentiment turned positive overnight after a benign US inflation print eased concerns over further Federal Reserve tightening, triggering a relief rally across Asian markets this morning, led by a spectacular near 5 per cent surge in South Korea’s Kospi,” he added.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,002.50 crore on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Wednesday (August 12, 2026), the Sensex declined 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,966.35. The Nifty dipped 35.75 points, or 0.15%, to end at 24,435.95.

Published – August 13, 2026 10:52 am IST

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Stock markets dive in early trade as oil prices surge above $120 per barrel

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:51:00 +0000

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 4.08% higher at $122.8 per barrel.
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Thursday (April 30, 2026) amid a sharp spike in crude oil prices, weak global trends and foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 821.79 points to 76,674.57 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dived 287.3 points to 23,890.35.

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank and Adani Ports were among the biggest laggards.

Published – April 30, 2026 11:42 am IST

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