Indian stock markets settled in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Indian stock markets opened in the red on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia and again a sharp rise in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows continued to remain resilient despite consolidation in Indian stock markets, supporting the overall growth in the mutual fund industry, according to a report by Nuvama.
The bearish dominance returned to the Indian stock markets on Friday's opening session as both benchmark indices opened in the red, with rising crude oil prices continuing to influence investor sentiment.
Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure on Tuesday, tracking sharp declines in US markets amid concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and AI-led disruptions affecting global technology stocks.
Retail investors made a record net purchase in the Indian stock markets in January 2026, with net buying of Rs 16,944 crore, marking the highest investment by individual investors in the last 14 months, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Selling pressure returned to the Indian stock markets on Thursday as both benchmark indices opened in the red amid the absence of any fresh trigger, even as foreign investors continued to show positive interest in the markets.
Promoters of companies listed in the Indian stock markets are steadily reducing their stakes, as high valuations and strong investor appetite provided an opportunity to liquidate holdings at elevated levels, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
The Indian stock markets entered a consolidation phase on Thursday, with benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opening almost flat, while IT stocks remained under pressure and silver prices witnessed a sharp fall.
With the India-US trade deal announced, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are expected to make a comeback in the Indian stock markets, as trade-related uncertainties ease and positive signals emerge from the agreement.
Indian stock markets are closed on Monday on account of Republic Day celebrations, with trading remaining shut across both major stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).