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Mumbai: India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1,683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40. In the currency market, the Indian Rupee opened weaker at 96.71 against ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday made substantial revisions to prices of both aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and commercial LPG, with rates surging sharply -- including a more-than-doubling in jet fuel prices -- tracking a spike in global oil prices amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record high, while commercial LPG rates also rose significantly, adding to cost pressures across sectors. The pri ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions. The BSE Sensex opened at 73,630.84, surging 1683.29 points or 2.34% at 9:17 am, compared to its previous close of 71,947.55 on Monday. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 22,823.05, up 491.65 points or 2.20%, after ending Monday at 22,331.40. In the currency market, the Indian R ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock markets on Wednesday opened sharply higher with a gap-up start, tracking positive global cues from the US and Asian markets amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict -- now in the 33rd day of the conflict. The 50-scrip Nifty opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent, while Sensex began the session up 1,814 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762.43. Sector-wise, all indices traded in green, led by gains in banking, auto and IT ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India shares look set to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as the conflict looked set to extend beyond his initial four-to-six-week timeline. Risk-on sentiment returned to global markets on optimism that the end of the war lead to a pullback by oil prices and ease inflation concerns. Indian stock markets were closed on Tuesday for Mahavir Jayanti. On Monday, benchma ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India shares look set to open on an upbeat note on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, especially as the conflict looked set to extend beyond his initial four-to-six-week timeline. Risk-on sentiment returned to global markets on optimism that the end of the war lead to a pullback by oil prices and ease inflation concerns. Indian stock markets were closed on Tuesday for Mahavir Jayanti. On Monday, benchma ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's equity indices ended FY26 with losses, their worst fiscal performance since the pandemic-hit FY20. The outlook for the FY27 hinges on the ebbing of the West Asia conflict, particularly through its impact on crude oil prices and the rupee, according to analysts. "A ceasefire in the near term could trigger a recovery, with Indian equities potentially revisiting previous highs," said Amit Khurana, head of institutional equities at Dolat Capital Market. "However, if the situation pe ...Read More >
Since the West Asia conflict started on February 28, the BSE benchmark has crashed 9,339.64 points or 11.48 per cent. Tracking the sharp fall in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies fell by Rs 51,09,498.82 crore to Rs 4,12,41,172.45 crore (USD 4.36 trillion) this month. "The current bearish trend is largely externally driven rather than fundamentally broken. Elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical risks in the Middle East, and sustained FII selling have created a risk-of ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: The outlook for Indian markets in the next fiscal year remains structurally optimistic once geopolitical tensions subside and crude oil prices stabilise, analysts said, even as domestic equities ended FY26 on a bearish note, with Sensex plunging 7 per cent. In 2025-26, the BSE benchmark plunged 5,467.37 points, or 7 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dropped 1,187.95 points, or 5 per cent. The year was dominated by global macro uncertainty, persistent geopolitical tensions, eleva ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31: Dalal Street investors have lost a whopping Rs 51 lakh crore from their wealth since the West Asia conflict began late last month, with the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbling over 11 per cent during this time, as investors fled riskier assets due to the cascading effect of the war on crude oil prices and markets globally. Markets also faced the blow of foreign fund exodus from domestic equities. Sharp fall in Sensex and market capitalisation Since the West Asia conflict started o ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Gold and silver prices will likely open higher in Tuesday's evening session as hopes for de-escalation in the West Asia conflict bolster market sentiment. Following global cues, spot gold jumped 2.39 percent to $4,619.14 per ounce by 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2 percent to reach $4,649.26. Spot silver advanced 4.82 percent to $73.48 per ounce, and COMEX silver rose 4.44 percent from its previous close to trade at $73.705. On Monday, MCX gold futur ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gold and silver prices are likely to open higher in Tuesday's evening session amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Tracking global cues, spot gold jumped as much as 2.39 per cent to $4,619.14 per ounce as of 11 A.M., while US gold futures for June delivery gained 2 per cent to $4,649.26. Similarly, spot silver advanced 4.82 per cent to $73.48 per ounce, while COMEX silver traded at $73.705, up 4.44 per cent from the previous close. On Mon ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru -- Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of US President Donald Trump ending the Iran war against supply shocks from a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil flows. Brent crude futures for May were up 18c, or 0.16%, to $112.96 a barrel at 4.38am GMT after dropping 1% earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday, while the more active June contract was at $107.10. US West Texas Intermedia ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Indian rupee is expected to remain volatile in the near term and may stabilise in the range of Rs 92.50 to Rs 93.50 against the US dollar, amid continued pressure from rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign investor outflows says experts. The rupee recently hit an all-time low of 95.23 on Monday, reflecting sharp volatility in both onshore and offshore currency markets. The weakness in the domestic currency comes as Brent crude prices rem ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 : Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors weighed the possibility of U.S. President Donald Trump ending the Iran war against supply shocks from a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil flows. Brent crude futures for May were up 18 cents, or 0.16 per cent, to $112.96 per barrel at 0438 GMT after dropping 1 per cent earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $107.10. U.S. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Also Read | Donald Trump Again Threa ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: US President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran, threatening the complete destruction of Iran's energy grid and vital infrastructure if a diplomatic resolution is not reached "shortly." In a social media post on Monday, the President warned that the US military is prepared to target electric generating plants, oil wells, and the strategic Kharg Island export hub. The threat follows a month of high-intensity conflict and comes as Iran retaliates with strikes on ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Domestic stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Shri Mahavir Jayanti. In addition, the bourses will have 11 more days of official holidays this year, except Saturdays and Sundays. In commodities, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will remain closed during the morning session -- 9 am to 5 pm -- on Tuesday due to the festival. However, trading will resume in the evening session from 5 pm to 11:30 pm, according to the e ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Indian stock markets remained closed on Tuesday on account of the Mahavir Jayanti holiday, with trading suspended on both the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). In the commodities segment, the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) also remained shut during the morning session from 9 am to 5 pm. However, trading is scheduled to resume in the evening session between 5 pm and 11:30 pm. Global market cues remained mixed on ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Oil prices reversed course in Asian trading on Tuesday, paring earlier gains, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for May were down $1.22, or 1.08%, to $111.56 per barrel at 0210 GMT after rising 2% earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $105.76. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for May fell 98 cent ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 31 : Oil prices reversed course in Asian trading on Tuesday, paring earlier gains, following a report that U.S. President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for May were down $1.22, or 1.08 per cent, to $111.56 per barrel at 0210 GMT after rising 2 per cent earlier in the session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract was at $105.76. U.S. West Texas Intermediate f ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - Indian stock markets remain closed today for Mahavir Jayanti. On Monday, benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty both fell over 2 percent as Brent crude prices topped $115 a barrel on fears of more disruptions to shipping lanes, posing a significant risk to inflation, the current account and fiscal deficits. Both the indexes plummeted around 11 percent in March, marking their worst monthly loss since the COVID-19-led rout in March 2020. The Indian rupee hit a record low past 95 to the d ...Read More >
Mumbai: Indianequity benchmark indices ended the final trading session of fiscal year 2025-26 with sharp losses, as escalating tensions in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 1,635.67 points, or 2.22 per cent, to settle at 71,947.55, after falling as much as 1,809 points during intraday trade. The broader NSE Nifty 50 dropped 488.20 points, or 2.14 per cent, to close at 22,331.40. The sel ...Read More >
BENGALURU, March 31 : Oil prices rose for a fourth day on Tuesday, with Brent crude poised for its largest monthly gain on record and U.S. crude futures set for their strongest monthly increase since 2020, because of supply constraints from the widening Middle East war. Brent crude futures for May rose $2.26, or 2 per cent, to $115.04 a barrel at 0002 GMT, after reaching their highest since March 19 during the prior session. The May contract expires on Tuesday and the more active June contract ...Read More >
India was turning green. Black was out, and so was an era of crude energy sources, even if refined adequately, and used as liquefied gas. Yet, the shine on coal, the black gold, has intensified in the past few weeks. Thanks to huge global shortages in crude oil, and gas, including LNG (liquefied natural gas), India, along with other nations, is re-focusing energy security. It demands a back-to-black tactics, and giving green a breather, even as the future of fossil fuels seems iffy. Black is in, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) The rupee breached the 95/USD-mark in intra-day trade on Monday before regaining some lost ground to settle at 94.70 against the US dollar, up 15 paise, after Iran war escalation jolted global markets, fuelling rupee volatility and risk-off sentiment. Forex traders said the USD/INR pair witnessed high volatility and swung 165 paise during intra-day trade as the West Asia crisis entered the 31st day keeping energy markets nervous. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupe ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global oil markets were jolted at the beginning of this week as Brent Crude Oil surged past $115 per barrel after fresh missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis widened the West Asian conflict. Brent's jump to $116 per barrel Monday reflects market fears over potential disruptions to critical oil supply routes and export hubs. Apart from the Houthis' entry into the war launched by the US-Israel coalition against Iran, the spike also comes after US President Donald Trump's comments that he ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Equity investors have become poorer by Rs 18.60 lakh crore in two days of sharp decline in the stock market, where the BSE benchmark Sensex has plunged over 4 per cent, as the West Asia conflict refuses to die down leading to a steep surge in crude oil prices. Weak global trends and unabated foreign fund outflows have also rattled investors' confidence. In the last two trading sessions, the BSE benchmark Sensex has lost 3,325.9 points, or 4.41 per cent. On Monday, the ...Read More >
Indian stock market update: Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday, marking a weak end to the financial year 2025-26. The decline came as rising tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points, or 2.22 per cent, to settle at 71,947.55. During the day, it had fallen over 1,800 points. The broader NSE Nifty also slipped 488.20 points, or 2.14 per cent, to close at 22,331.40. Most of the heavy selling w ...Read More >
Synopsis: Indian markets, including BSE and NSE will be closed on March 31, 2026, for Shri Mahavir Jayanthi. Upcoming holidays and recent rallies may increase volatility, with investors advised to monitor global cues and trade cautiously. Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower in today's session, with the Nifty 50 closing near 22,331 and the Sensex settling around 72,000, as escalating global tensions and a surge in oil prices triggered broad-based selling across sectors. Indian stock ma ...Read More >
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