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Stock markets decline in early trade amid renewed tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices

Weak trends in the global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment during the initial trading, market analysts said

31 Aug 2026 10:59 am
Rupee declines 10 paise to 95.55 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.54 against the greenback before slipping further to 95.55, down 10 paise from its previous close.

28 Aug 2026 10:17 am
Stock markets open higher as crude oil prices drop

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285 points to 77,944.02 in early trade

26 Aug 2026 10:14 am
SEBIs ITRI a global test for Indias future-ready financial architecture | Explained

The IT Resilience Index seeks to measure the resilience of critical systems at market infrastructure institutions amid rising technology dependence in Indias capital markets

25 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.69, then rose to 95.65, higher by 9 paise from its previous close

21 Aug 2026 11:01 am
Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 98.82, lower 0.01%.

20 Aug 2026 10:05 am
RBI allows LIC to increase holding in HDFC Bank from 4.11% to 9.99%

The approval came on a day when HDFC Banks stock hit 52 weeks low in intraday trade to 715.05 before recovering a bit to close at 720.15, down 0.42%.

20 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against U.S. dollar

A sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, while RBI intervention and foreign fund inflows lent support, according to forex traders

19 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.16% at $87.21 per barrel in futures trade.

14 Aug 2026 10:21 am
Tata Group stocks fall; TCS tumbles nearly 6%

Chairman N. Chandrasekarans decision not to seek reappointment has sparked investor concerns, leading to significant declines in key Tata Group stocks amid broader market losses.

12 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Stock markets decline as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment; Sensex drops 388 points

From the Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Axis Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance and Power Grid were among the major laggards.

11 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Rupee falls 8 paise to 95.38 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the U.S. dollar and maintained that level till the time of publishing the copy

11 Aug 2026 11:00 am
Stock markets end marginally higher on spike in crude oil prices

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 of 78,676.98 and a low of 78,298.92, gyrating 378.06 points

10 Aug 2026 5:11 pm
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.28 against U.S. dollar on firm crude oil prices

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.18 and traded in a narrow range of 95.18-95.31 during the day

10 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
SBI Q1 profit rises 14% to 24,113 crore on better core income, lower provisions

On a standalone basis, the bank's net profit grew 10.23% on-year to 21,121.22 crore as against 19,160.44 crore in April-June 2025, as per an exchange filing

7 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
Stock markets down in early trade dragged by rising crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 24.30 points to 24,608.25

7 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Sensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat

The 50-share NSE Nifty traded in a narrow range for the day and edged marginally higher by 11.35 points, or 0.05%, to end at 24,636; during the day, the benchmark hit a high of 24,677.05 and a low of 24,604.15

6 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Milky Mist IPO to open on August 11

IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 1,428 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 125 crore

6 Aug 2026 4:17 pm
Stock markets edged higher in early trade amid lower crude oil prices, buying in Reliance Industries

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 201.43 points to 78,782.43 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was marginally up 16.35 points to 24,641

6 Aug 2026 10:49 am
U.S. stocks leap toward record as profits keep piling up, oil prices ease

Brent crude, the international standard, sank 4.9% to $79.64 per barrel as hope once again took over from fear in the oil market

5 Aug 2026 3:13 am
Indias position in global gold reserves | Explained

Jewellerys monopoly as the preferred form of ownership started slowly fading, while financial gold made inroads and gained legitimacy among urban and younger investors

4 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Stock markets surge in early trade as crude oil prices drop sharply

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.06 points to 78,564.70 during initial trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150 points to 24,532.95

3 Aug 2026 10:47 am
FPIs reverse four-month selling trend with 20,200 crore inflow in July

Market experts attributed the renewed foreign investor interest to relatively stable domestic markets, reasonable large-cap valuations, improving earnings prospects, and a more favourable global environment

2 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A stronger dollar capped sharper gains in the local unit said forex traders

31 Jul 2026 11:02 am
Rupee rises nine paise to 95.67 against U.S. dollar

A softening dollar also supported the local currency, but its upward move was restricted due to volatile crude oil prices, triggered by a fresh escalation of the war in West Asia said forex trades

30 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Stock markets end higher for second day led by buying in blue-chips, foreign fund inflows

30-share BSE Sensex ends 0.35% higher at 77,928.15; 50-share NSE Nifty rises by 0.28% to end at 24,317.15

30 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Rupee rises 13 paise to 95.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Indian currency's gain was capped by a strong dollar index after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, said forex traders

30 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Larsen & Toubro Q1 net profit surges 14% to 4,123 crore supported by treasury gains, sales up 7%

International revenues stood at 34,393 crore, contributing 51% of the Companys total revenues. The Company secured orders worth 108,014 crore, registering a YoY growth of 14%.

29 Jul 2026 10:22 am
Rupee rises 11 paise to settle at 95.88 against U.S. dollar

On July 27, the rupee appreciated sharply by 54 paise to close at 95.99 against the U.S. dollar, after rising 20 paise in the preceding session on July 24, 2026

28 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
Stock market ends flat; Sensex dips nearly 70 points

30-share BSE Sensex dips 0.09%, to settle at 76,765.92; 50-share NSE Nifty slips 0.04%, to end at 23,985.35

28 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
Rupee rises 35 paise to 95.64 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.75 and gained further to trade at 95.64 against the greenback, up 35 paise from its previous closing level

28 Jul 2026 10:35 am
Stock markets snap five-day fall; Sensex jumps 776 points on sharp drop in crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1.02%, to settle at 76,835.78. During the day, it soared 1.10%, to 76,901.51; the 50-share NSE Nifty surged 0.96%, to end at 23,995.95

27 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Burglars decamp with 50 sovereigns of gold jewellery, cash, silver objects in Tirupattur

The family had gone to Tiruttani town and found their house burgled on their return

26 Jul 2026 12:23 am
A bling street behind barricades: how C.P. Koil Street in Chennai keeps its golden glitter despite Metro Rail work affecting access to its doorsteps

In the run-up to Madras Day (August 22), a closer look at C.P. Koil Street in Mylapore that has a long association with goldsmiths. These traditional craftspersons specialising in the testing and making of jewellery with gold and other precious metals are trying to compensate for the reduced footfall of new customers caused by poor access on account of Metro Rail work on nearby corridors, namely Kutchery Road, Luz Church Road and RK Mutt Road. They have increased efforts to keep their old loyal

25 Jul 2026 6:00 pm
Common customer ID for banks, insurers soon; mutual funds to follow

Capital markets firms, including mutual funds and brokerages, are expected to be able to use Central Know-Your-Customer 2.0 later this year

25 Jul 2026 12:55 pm
Stock markets tumble in early trade as crude oil prices hit $100 per barrel mark

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 512.07 points to 75,869.38 during initial deals; The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 153 points to 23,713.60

24 Jul 2026 11:21 am
Rupee rises 22 paise to 96.51 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A softer greenback provided mild support to the local unit while Foreign Institutional Investor outflows, coupled with a sustained slide in the domestic equity markets, maintained pressure, forex traders said

24 Jul 2026 11:09 am
Rupee slips 4 paise to settle at 96.57 against U.S. dollar

A likely intervention by the RBI provided support to the local unit, said forex traders

23 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
Stock markets extend losses to fourth day on surging crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. During the day, it tanked 0.78%, to 76,151.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60

23 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
Eternal shares surge more than 4% as Q1 profit jumps nearly four-fold

The company had posted a consolidated net profit of 25 crore in the corresponding quarter in the last fiscal year, Eternal Limited said in a regulatory filing

23 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Rupee falls 34 paise to close at 96.59 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and a negative trend in domestic equities further dented investor sentiments

22 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Nifty, Sensex decline for third day on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. During the day, it slumped 1%; The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25

22 Jul 2026 5:00 pm
Rupee falls 6 paise to 96.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.41 then touched 96.42 registering a fall of 6 paise from its previous close

21 Jul 2026 11:22 am