Indian benchmark indices opened on a flat to negative note, reflecting a cautious sentiment across domestic markets. Among the sectors, Realty, Consumer Durables, Auto, IT, Metal, and Pharma indices witnessed fall. Rupee traded flat near 90.90 remaining range-bound with participants awaiting
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 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.
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and persistent selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade.
The selling spree in the domestic stock markets continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid weak sentiment and caution among investors
Among sectors, IT, oil & gas, telecom down 0.5-1%, and realty index spiked 2%. Further, the consumer durables index rose 1% and on the other hand, metal and FMCG indices added 0.5% each.
The subdued trading session continued in the Indian stock markets on Friday opening, with benchmark indices open with marginal gains, reflecting a cautious stance among investors amid limited global cues as several Western markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.
The domestic benchmark indices began the first trading session of 2026 with marginal gains on Thursday, supported mainly by domestic investors, as most global markets remained shut for the New Year's holiday.
The domestic stock market opened with marginal gains on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025, reflecting a balanced but soft mood among investors amid thin year-end volumes and limited global cues.
Domestic benchmark equity indices opened on a subdued note on Tuesday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid a lack of positive triggers. Experts expect markets to stay range-bound with a negative bias, driven by FPI outflows, monthly index expiry and mixed global cues.
Indian equity benchmarks opened on a mixed note on Monday amid thin year-end volumes, with markets expected to remain flat to negative due to the absence of major triggers and widespread holiday-led inactivity.