The BSE Sensex jumped 328.72 points or 0.40%, to close at 82,500.82. The NSE Nifty advanced by 103.55 points or 0.41%, to settle at 25,285.35.
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Stock markets extended the winning run to the sixth consecutive day on Thursday (August 21, 2025), with benchmark Sensex closing higher by nearly 143 points on buying in blue-chip shares ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 142.87 points or 0.17%, to settle at 82,000.71 in a restricted trade. During the day, it rallied 373.33 points or 0.45%, to 82,231.17. As many as 14 Sensex shares closed higher, while 16 ended with losses.

The 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 33.20 points or 0.13%, to 25,083.75.

Among Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Electronics were the major gainers. However, Power Grid, Eternal, Hindustan Unilever and Adani Ports were among the laggards.

Gains in pharma, realty, and financial shares supported the rally, while profit-taking in FMCG, energy, and auto shares capped gains.

Market experts stated that the proposed GST reforms and a recent credit rating upgrade have bolstered investors’ confidence. A Group of Ministers on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to move to a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%. The GST Council is likely to take a final call on the proposal next month. Goods and Services Tax is a 4-tier structure of 5, 12, 18 and 28%.

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“Markets traded lacklustre on the weekly expiry day and ended largely unchanged amid mixed cues. After a flat start, the Nifty moved in a narrow range throughout the session,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Limited, said.

Investors also turned their attention towards U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s forthcoming statements at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

The BSE smallcap gauge ended flat, ending marginally higher by 0.01%. The midcap index dipped 0.12%.

Among BSE sectoral indices, healthcare climbed 0.61%, realty (0.46%), industrials (0.25%), oil and gas (0.19%) and financial services (0.17%).

Power, commodities, consumer discretionary, FMCG, utilities and auto were among the laggards.

As many as 2,098 stocks advanced while 1,995 declined and 155 remained unchanged on the BSE.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index settled in positive territory, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng ended lower. Markets in Europe were trading in negative territory.

The U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday (August 20, 2025).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,100.09 crore on Wednesday (August 20, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,806.34 crore, according to exchange data.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.90% to $67.44 a barrel.

In the six-day rally to Thursday (August 21, 2025), the Sensex has climbed 1,765 points, or 2.14%, and the Nifty by 596 points, or 2.4%.

Published – August 21, 2025 05:16 pm IST

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), driven by heavy buying in infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro.

Rising for the second day, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 143.91 points or 0.18%, to settle at 81,481.86. During the day, the barometer moved in a tight range and rose by 281.01 points or 0.34%, to hit a high of 81,618.96.

The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 33.95 points or 0.14%, to 24,855.05.

U.S. trade deal uncertainty and foreign fund outflows restricted the market rally to a large extent, analysts said.

Among Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro jumped 4.87% after the infrastructure major reported a 29.8% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹3,617.19 crore during the June quarter, driven by strong overseas order growth.

Sun Pharma, NTPC, Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Trent and Axis Bank were also among the gainers.

However, Tata Motors, Power Grid, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,636.60 crore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), according to exchange data.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the trade deal with India is not finalised, as he stressed that India imposes more tariffs than almost any other country.

Mr. Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) on Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Scotland and was asked about the trade deal with India.

“No, it’s not,” Mr. Trump said when asked if the deal with India is finalised.

He was also asked about reports that India is preparing to face higher US tariffs between 20-25%, to which he replied, “I think so. Markets traded in a tight range and ended marginally higher amid mixed cues. After a flat start, the Nifty oscillated within a narrow band throughout the session and finally settled at 24,855.05.”

“Sentiment remained subdued due to lingering uncertainty over the trade deal, following the latest statement from the US President about potential tariffs on India, amid delays in finalising the agreement ahead of the August 1 deadline,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Limited, said.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng settled lower, while South Korea’s Kospi and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended in positive territory.

European markets were quoting on a mixed note. The US markets ended lower on Tuesday (July 29, 2025).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.44% to $72.19 a barrel.

On Tuesday (July 29, 2025), the Sensex jumped 446.93 points or 0.55%, to settle at 81,337.95. The Nifty climbed 140.20 points or 0.57%, to 24,821.10.

Published – July 30, 2025 04:34 pm IST

Analysts said a weak trend in Asian and European markets also dented investors’ sentiment on July 25, 2025. File
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The broader 50-share Nifty dropped by 263.05 points or 1.14% to close at 22,829.15, tanking below the 23,000-level for the first time since June 6, 2024. File
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Benchmark BSE Sensex tanked 824 points to settle at a fresh seven-month low on Monday (January 27, 2025) following heavy selling in IT and oil & gas shares amid weak global trends.

The 30-share BSE barometer plunged by 824.29 points or 1.08% to close at 75,366.17 with 23 of its constituents ending lower and seven with gains. During the day the index moved between a high of 75,925.72 and a low of 75,267.59.

The broader 50-share Nifty dropped by 263.05 points or 1.14% to close at 22,829.15, tanking below the 23,000-level for the first time since June 6, 2024.

IT, telecom, utilities, power, consumer durables, oil and gas and healthcare sector shares were major losers as investor sentiment was hit by uncertainty over U.S. trade policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Colombia after the latter blocked planes carrying deported migrants. The U.S. reversed the decision after Colombia, a close U.S. ally, agreed to take back deported migrants.

Among Sensex shares, HCL tech fell the most by 4.49% followed by Zomato, Tech Mahindra, PowerGrid and Tata Motors.

Shares of Infosys, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel also declined, dragging the index to more than seven-month lows.

ICICI Bank, however, bucked the trend and rose 1.39% following upbeat third-quarter results. Hindustan Unilever, M&M, SBI and L&T were among the other gainers.

In Asian markets, Shanghai and Tokyo closed lower due to weak manufacturing data. European markets also traded lower in early sessions with Germany’s DAX dropping 1.1%, the CAC 40 in Paris falling 0.8% and Britain’s FTSE 100 by 0.3%. U.S. stocks in futures trade also declined.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,758.49 crore on Friday (January 24, 2025), according to exchange data.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude edged up 0.22% to $78.67 a barrel.

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Infosys dropped nearly 6% despite raising its annual sales forecast for a third time this fiscal year. File
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Key benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped into negative territory on Friday (January 17, 2025) after a three-day rally, dragged by selling pressure in Infosys, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank.

Unabated foreign fund outflows and elevated crude prices in international markets also played spoilsport for the bourses.

In a largely subdued session, the 30-share benchmark declined 423.49 points or 0.55% to settle at 76,619.33. During the day, it tumbled 779.53 points or 1% to 76,263.29.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty dropped 108.60 points or 0.47% to 23,203.20.

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Infosys dropped nearly 6% despite raising its annual sales forecast for a third time this fiscal year.

Infosys Limited, India’s second-largest IT services firm, on Thursday (January 16, 2025) reported an 11.46% rise in the third quarter net profit on pick-up in demand, which also prompted the company to raise its annual sales forecast for a third time this fiscal year.

Axis Bank also declined by over 4% post-earnings announcement.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv were the other big laggards from the pack.

In contrast, Reliance Industries climbed 2.50% higher after the firm reported a 7.4% rise in December quarter net profit as retail business rebounded, telecom earnings surged on higher tariffs and mainstay oil and petrochemicals business delivered consistent performance.

Zomato emerged as the biggest gainer, followed by Reliance, Nestle, Asian Paints and Power Grid.

In Asian markets, Seoul and Tokyo settled lower, while Shanghai and Hong Kong ended in positive territory.

European markets were quoting with gains. U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (January 16, 2025).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,341.95 crore on Thursday (January 16, 2025), according to exchange data.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.17% to $81.43 a barrel.

The 30-share BSE index climbed 318.74 points or 0.42% to revisit the 77,000 level at 77,042.82 on Thursday (January 16, 2025). On the similar lines, the Nifty rallied 98.60 points or 0.42% to 23,311.80.