RBI steps in aggressively to boost struggling rupee, traders say
State-run banks were spotted offering dollars aggressively, most likely on behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, three traders told Reuters
RBI’s heavy intervention triggers rupee’s biggest single-day gain in seven months
This is the domestic currency's biggest single-day gain in seven months
First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade
FIIs extended their selling on December 16 as they sold equities of Rs 2381 crore, while DIIs purchased equities of Rs 1077 crore on the same day
Closing Bell: Nifty below 25,900, Sensex slips 120 pts; PSU Banks outperform
Shriram Finance, SBI, Eicher Motors, Hindalco Industries, Tata Consumer were among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Max Healthcare, SBI Life Insurance, HDFC Life, Trent, Apollo Hospitals. BSE Midcap index fell 0.6%, while smallcap index shed nearly 1%. Among sectors, PSU Bank index added 1.2%, while media index shed 2%, while Private Bank, Realty, Consumer Durables, FMCG, Healthcare down 0.4-1%.
FY26 CAD could fall as low as 0.9% as trade deficit narrows to 5-month low in Nov
Economists say that the outcome of the negotiations for a trade deal between India and the US continues to be crucial, as the absence of an agreement could have negative implications for India’s current account deficit in the next fiscal year
Taking Stock: Market extends losses; Nifty below 25,900, Sensex drags 533 pts
More than 120 stocks hit 52-week low, including Devyani International, Jubilant Foodworks, Westlife Foodworld, Sheela Foam, NCC, REC, Sapphire Foods, Mankind Pharma, Piramal Pharma, Petronet LNG, Page Industries, ACC, SKF India, among others.
Nifty Breaks Below 25,900 As Rupee's Slide To 91 Spooks Sentiment| Closing Bell Live
Indian markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the Nifty slipped below 25,900 and the rupee breached 91 against the dollar, hitting a new all-time low. All sectors ended in the red with IT and realty leading losses, while midcaps saw deeper cuts. Catch Nandita Khemka in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst - Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd, Kuunal Shah, Associate Fund Manager, Carnelian Capital and Latha Venktesh of CNBC-TV18
Rupee crosses 91/USD, analysts warn of muted equity returns ahead
The rupee’s fall to record lows is raising near-term risks for equities and pushing investors toward selective, defensive sector exposure.
Nifty, Sensex eye muted opening amid global uncertainty, markets eye key US data
Weak global cues are likely to weigh on investor sentiment, which may see the domestic benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex seeing a quiet open in trade.
Closing Bell: Sensex slips 533 pts, Nifty below 25,900; metal, IT, financials top drags
Axis Bank, Eternal, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers were Bharti Airtel, Tata Consumer, Titan Company, M&M, Bajaj Auto. Except Consumer Durables, FMCG and telecom, all other sectoral indices ended in the red with realty, oil & gas, metal, IT, PSU Bank, Private Bank down 0.5-1%. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices down nearly 1 percent each.
Taking Stock: Market ends marginally lower amid volatility; snaps 2-day gaining streak
On the sectoral front, PSU Bank, media, IT, FMCG, Consumer Durables rose 0.3-1%, while auto, pharma, telecom shed 0.5-1%.
Rupee weakens to new record low of 90.78 against US dollar
Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front
Nifty, Sensex eye cautious start as global tech sell off weighs on sentiment
Indian markets are likely to open lower tracking global weakness in technology stocks, though rotation into large caps and strong domestic flows could limit the downside.
Volatile week ahead for commodities amid US jobs, China data, and BoJ policy
Looking ahead, markets face a packed calendar of economic data and central bank decisions, keeping volatility elevated.
Closing Bell: Nifty above 26,000, Sensex flat in volatile session; autos drag, media shine
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Interglobe Aviation, ITC, Shriram Finance, HUL, Tata Consumer are among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers are ONGC, M&M, Cipla, Eicher Motors, JSW Steel. On the sectoral front, PSU Bank, IT, FMCG, Consumer Durables up 0.5-1%, while auto, pharma, telecom, realty down 0.3-1%. BSE midcap index is trading flat, while smallcap index up 0.4%.
Rupee hits fresh record low of 90.56 against US Dollar
Forex traders said rupee is under pressure largely due to aggressive dollar purchases from importers amid surging global prices for precious metals
Closing Bell: Sensex rises 450 pts, Nifty ends near 26,050; metal, realty stocks rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market Updates: All the sectoral indices barring FMCG closed trading in the green. Kaynes Tech, Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc, L&T and Vedanta were most active shares on the NSE. BSE Midcap and smallcap indices rose 1.1% and 0.65%, respectively.
Taking Stock: Market snaps 3-day fall; auto, metal, financials rally
More than 160 stocks hit 52-week low, including BASF, Vedant Fashions, Sterling Wilson, Blue Dart, Trent, Piramal Pharma, CG Consumer, NCC, Page Industries, PCBL Chemical, Dixon Technologies, among others.
Rupee sees sharp fall, hits record low of 90.47 against US Dollar
The rupee has fallen more than 5% against the dollar in 2025
Hindustan Zinc rises 4% as silver hits fresh high after Fed rate cut, stock surges 9% in 3 days
Hindustan Zinc share price: The sharp rise pulled up the shares of promoter Vedanta as well, which gained nearly 2% in the morning trading hours of Thursday.
Closing Bell: Market snaps 3-day fall; Nifty near 25,900, Sensex rises 427 pts
All the sectoral indices ended in the green with auto, IT, pharma, telecom, PSU Bank, Private Bank, metal, realty up 0.5-1%. BSE Midcap index rose 0.8% and smallcap index added 0.5%. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Jio Financial, Tata Steel, Grasim Industries were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank.
Taking Stock: Market extends fall to a third day; mid, smallcaps underperform
Broader indices underperformed the main indices with BSE midcap index losing 1 percent and smallcap index falling 0.7 percent.
Closing Bell: Nifty at 25,750, Sensex sheds 275 points; mid, smallcaps drag
BSE midcap index fell 1 percent, while smallcap index shed by 0.7 percent.Eicher Motors, Hindalco, HDFC Life, Tata Steel and Adani Ports were among the top gainers on the Nifty; while losers were InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal (Zomato), Trent, Bharti Airtel and Apollo Hospitals. Among sectors, metal and media indices rose 0.4% each, while IT, capital goods, realty, consumer durables, PSU Bank, private bank declined 0.5-1 percent.
Gold steady as investors focus on US rate policy next year
Swap traders are expecting a quarter-point rate cut by the Fed but are now leaning toward two further moves by the end of 2026, down from three signaled barely a week ago.
