Domestic equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday as investor confidence improved after U.S. President Donald Trump rolled back tariff threats against European nations, citing a framework agreement on the Greenland issue.
The domestic stock markets continued their weak trend on Wednesday, with benchmark indices opening in the red amid subdued global cues and rising risk aversion.
Indian benchmark indices open on a flat to negative note on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment across domestic markets. According to the indices, the Sensex traded at 83,224.93, down by 21.25 points or 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty 50 stood at 25,574.55, declining 10.95 points or 0.04
Indian equity benchmarks commenced the trading week on a downward trajectory on Monday, as global risk appetite faded following new international trade threats. The BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty 50 both opened in the red, with market participants reacting to what analysts described as "Tariff
At the time of market closing, Sensex was 188 points, or 0.23%, higher at 83,570.35. On the other hand, Nifty 50 settled at 25,694.35, up 29 points, or 0.11%. Rupee weakened sharply by 48 paise to 90.82 extending losses.
The domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Thursday but are expected to remain cautious and range-bound through the session, weighed down by persistent foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, mixed global cues and limited expectations from the upcoming Union Budget.
Domestic stock markets opened in the red on Wednesday, extending selling pressure from the previous trading session amid continued concerns over new 25 per cent US tariffs on countries engaged in trade with Iran amid rising geopolitical tensions in the country.
The domestic equity benchmark indices opened in green on Tuesday despite global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's continued weaponisation of tariffs, including the latest threat of imposing duties on countries trading with Iran.
The dark clouds of selling pressure continued to hover over Indian stock markets on Monday opening as investors remained cautious amid ongoing unrest in Iran and a surge in crude oil prices.
Selling pressure continued to hang over domestic equity markets in the opening session on Friday as benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent 500 per cent US tariff threats on countries importing Russian crude and record foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
The Nifty 50 index is expected to deliver only around 7.6 per cent returns by the end of 2026 as India enters the year as one of the most expensive equity markets globally, according to a report by Bernstein.