National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan on Friday said that India is poised for a major leap in artificial intelligence (AI) and is on track to become the world's leading AI adopter and a global services powerhouse, similar to the country's IT revolution.
The share markets in the country opened under pressure with a marginal decline on Friday amid weakness in global markets, while investors remained cautious ahead of the GDP data scheduled to be released later in the day.
At the time of closing, Sensex ended 27 points, or 0.03%, lower at 82,248.61, while the Nifty 50 was up by 14 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 25,496.55. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,560.40, gaining 77.90 points or 0.31 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,534.15, rising 25
New Delhi [India], February 26: The Indian stock market is undergoing a major transformation in 2026. New investors are now looking at cities like Jaipur, Indore and Lucknow. This shift is happening because of better internet and a strong desire to build wealth. Young professionals and small
The real estate sector in the country continues to remain fundamentally strong, supported by healthy demand, low unsold inventory, and controlled debt levels, though stock performance has remained weak despite steady operational growth, according to a report by HSBC.
The share markets in the country opened with marginal gains on Thursday, taking positive cues from global markets and overnight gains on Wall Street, as concerns over AI-led disruption eased and investor sentiment improved.
The Sensex closed at 82,276.07, up 50 points, while the Nifty 50 closed 58 points higher at 25,482.50. Among the key sectors, on the gaining end, were auto, healthcare, IT, metal, while telecom, FMCG, oil & gas, and PSU Bank faced losses.
Stock markets globally, including India, rebounded on Wednesday at the opening session as equities recovered from the oversold category and easing concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI), although uncertainty continues due to global developments.
The Government of India has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) for Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), aiming to dilute up to 4 per cent stake in the company, including a base offer of 2 per cent and an additional 2 per cent green shoe option, the company stated in an exchange filing.
IDFC FIRST Bank has credited ₹583 crore to departments of the Government of Haryana within 24 hours, honouring 100 per cent of the principal and interest claimed following a fraud incident at its Chandigarh branch.
At the time of closing, Sensex settled 1068.74 points or 1.28 per cent lower at 82,225.92, while the broader Nifty was at 25,424.65, down 288.35 points or 1.12 per cent. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,641.80, down by 71.20 points or 0.28 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,052.54
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.