The domestic stock markets jumped on Monday at the opening bell after a US decision which struck down Trump tariffs gave relief to investors, boosting positive sentiment.
The pace of investors joining the stock markets has slowed recently due to tariff-related shocks and global headwinds, even as the overall investor base continued to expand, highlighted a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Shares of companies in the cyber security solutions space have nosedived after America-based AI company Anthropic PBC unveiled a tool that is capable of autonomously finding and patching possible software vulnerabilities.
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).
Indian equity markets opened under pressure on Friday, with benchmark indices Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex declining amid rising geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, higher crude oil prices, and cautious investor sentiment.
At the time of closing, the Sensex was down 1,236.11 points or 1.48 per cent at 82,498.14 while the Nifty was down 365 points or 1.41 per cent at 25,454.35. Around 1248 shares advanced, 2790 shares declined, and 149 shares unchanged.
The share markets in the country opened on a positive note on Thursday, supported by foreign inflows and continued buying interest from domestic investors.
The stock markets opened with a positive momentum on Wednesday, supported by better-than-expected Q3 earnings and early signs of a turnaround in foreign investor activity, which experts said could help keep the market resilient.
The share markets in the country opened on a cautious note on Tuesday amid fresh tensions escalating between the United States and Iran, as the two nations began indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.
The domestic stock markets started the fresh week on a weak note on Monday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid continued concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions in the IT sector.
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) new rules on banks' capital market exposure will allow lenders to actively participate in corporate takeovers, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and leveraged buyouts, according to a report by JM Financial.
The Inter-State Cell (ISC) of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has arrested four persons involved in a large-scale online investment fraud. The arrested accused have been identified as Rishu Garg, Amit Giri, Deepak Joon alias Vikas, and Sunil Kumar alias Yash, officials said.