Stock exchange today: BSE Sensex ends 400 points lower, Nifty closes listed below 22,670
Stock exchange closed lower on Wednesday, with NSE Nifty 50 at 22,663.90, down 158.55 points (0.70%), while BSE Sensex settled at 72,638.70, down 429.11 points (0.59%).
Stock exchange today: Top gainers on NSE Nifty50
On NSE Nifty50, Kotak Mahindra Bank led the gains, increasing 2.19% to Rs 441.35, followed by BSE, which leapt 1.21% to Rs 3,345.10. Bharti Airtel advanced 1.13% to Rs 1,831, while ICICI Bank climbed up 1.06% to Rs 1,357. Coal India likewise acquired 0.70% to Rs 414.55.
Stock exchange today: Kotak Bank leads gains as Sensex stays under pressure
BSE Sensex was trading 446.51 points or 0.61% lower at 72,621.30, even as a couple of crucial stocks bucked the more comprehensive weak point. Kotak Mahindra Bank was the leading gainer amongst the noted stocks, increasing 2.09% to Rs 440.25. Bharti Airtel likewise got 1.86% to Rs 1,842.70, while ICICI Bank advanced 0.69% to Rs 1,350.90. Bajaj Finance was up 0.50% at Rs 966.60.
The RBI’s 25 basis point walking was, in our evaluation, a touch-and-go choice formed by amazing scenarios. Resistant domestic development supplied space to act, while increasing food costs, raised international crude rates, greater international and domestic bond yields and rupee devaluation weighed greatly in favour of tightening up. This does not always declare a series of additional walkings: even the adjusted tightening up position leaves space for a time out, depending upon how inflation and external pressures progress.”With the move fully priced in, we do not expect a negative financial-market impact. Indeed, the RBI’s willingness to take a difficult decision should reassure markets about its commitment to price stability and strengthen confidence in its management of an unusually challenging environment
Sujan Hajra, Chief Economist & Executive Director, Anand Rathi group
Stock market today: Top laggards on BSE Sensex
NTPC was down 0.02% at Rs 321.25, while ITC fell 0.09% to Rs 266.25. Tech Mahindra declined 0.13% to Rs 1,501, followed by TCS, which slipped 0.14% to Rs 2,095. Reliance Industries fell 0.16% to Rs 1,217, while IndiGo declined 0.27% to Rs 5,031.20. Adani Ports fell 0.48% to Rs 1,773.40, UltraTech Cement 0.55% to Rs 10,738 and Trent 0.61% to Rs 2,886.20. Power Grid, Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank declined 0.70%, 0.78% and 0.79%, respectively. Bajaj Finserv fell 0.82%, HCL Tech 0.85% and Infosys 1.02%. Larsen & Toubro declined 1.15%, Tata Steel 1.18%, M&M 1.29%, Hindustan Unilever 1.34%, Maruti Suzuki 1.63%, BEL 1.85% and Asian Paints 1.88%. Titan was the biggest laggard, falling 3.91% to Rs 4,362.60.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex down 120 points, Nifty50 trades near 22,690
NSE Nifty50 was trading at 22,691.55, down 84.10 points or 0.37%, while BSE Sensex stood at 72,945.42, lower by 122.39 points or 0.17%.
Stock market today: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra announces 25 bps repo rate hike
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the MPC’s decision to hike repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25% to 5.50%. This is the first rate hike by the MPC since February 2023.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex continues to trade in red after RBI hikes repo rates
BES Sensex tumbled over 500 points after RBI announced hiking repo rate by 25 basis points. Moments later, it trimmed its losses, trading 396.24 points or 0.54% down at 72,671.57.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex weakens in early trade, Titan takes the biggest hit
Most constituents of the 30 share pack Sensex were trading in the red, with Titan emerging as the biggest laggard after falling 4.33% to Rs 4,343.50. Asian Paints declined 1.71% to Rs 2,378.65, while Maruti slipped 1.45% to Rs 11,435. BEL was down 1.33% at Rs 382.25 and Tata Steel fell 1.15% to Rs 176.55. M&M, Infosys and Trent also declined more than 1%.
Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance were the only gainers in early trading, up 0.75% and 0.69%, respectively. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Eternal were marginally lower, while Sun Pharma, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank also traded in the red.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex tumbles over 450 points in opening trade
Benchmark indices opened lower, with the Nifty 50 falling 156.45 points, or 0.69%, to 22,619.65. The BSE Sensex was also trading lower at 72,655.46, down 412.35 points, or 0.56%.
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Stock market today: RBI rate decision, inflation pressures to shape market outlook
Dalal Street is expected to open lower ahead of a widely anticipated Reserve Bank of India rate hike, with persistent inflationary pressures linked to the Middle East conflict remaining a focus for global rate-setters. The RBI is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points, which would be its first increase since February 2023. Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s comments on inflation risks were expected to be closely watched for signals on the future rate path. Goldman Sachs analysts said the Monetary Policy Committee could also shift its stance from neutral to calibrated tightening or withdrawal of accommodation.
Since the RBI’s rate pause on August 5, the benchmark Nifty 50 had declined 7.5%, with higher oil prices, rising US bond yields over inflation concerns and foreign outflows weighing on the index. Geojit Investments said a 25-basis-point hike appeared inevitable in the context of rising inflationary pressures and bond yields, while noting its impact across rate-sensitive segments. JM Financial said higher rates could pressure non-bank lenders’ margins, while floating-rate housing financiers were relatively better positioned.
Stock market today: US stocks hit records while Asian markets turn weaker
Global equity markets presented a mixed picture, with US stocks ending higher and major Wall Street indices touching fresh highs, while Asian markets traded slightly weaker. The S&P 500 rose about 0.6% to a record, the Nasdaq gained 0.45% to another all-time high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.5%. In Asia, MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan was down 0.3%, despite gaining 1.5% for the month. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.86%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index declined 0.63% in early trading, weighed down by a 4% fall in its biotech index. Australian shares were flat, while mainland Chinese markets remained closed for a holiday. US crude rose 1.05% to $90.38 a barrel in Asian trading, while Brent gained 1.06% to $101.65.
Stock market today: Oil prices inch higher, brent crude stands at $101 per barrel
Oil prices moved higher as markets weighed potential supply constraints from a storm approaching US oil-producing regions and escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis against increased Middle East crude supplies. Brent futures rose 93 cents, or 0.92%, to $101.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 82 cents, or 0.92%, to $90.25.
The storm was expected to become the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 within two days and could affect oil and gas production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. Offshore areas along its path account for 15% of US crude production and 5% of US natural gas output. The storm could also affect six refineries, with US Gulf states accounting for about half of the country’s refining capacity.
Meanwhile, around 12 million barrels per day of crude and 2 million bpd of refined products had left the Middle East on tankers over the preceding seven to 10 days.
Stock market today: Rupee seen under mild pressure ahead of RBI policy decision
Traders expect rupee to open between 96.44 and 96.46, with market attention centred on the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision and its approach to surplus banking-system liquidity. In the earlier session, the currency settled at 96.42 against the dollar.
According to a Reuters poll, 35 of 61 economists expected a 25-basis-point repo rate hike, while 26 expected no change. Swap markets had fully priced in a 25-basis-point increase and left some room for a larger 50-basis-point move.
A currency trader said a no-change decision could trigger immediate pressure on the rupee, while a 50-basis-point hike could provide a boost, although potentially for a short period. A 25-basis-point increase was expected to result in a more muted reaction.
Stock exchange wrap-up: Sensex, Nifty ended with gains as unrefined traded listed below $100
Indian standard indices ended greatly greater in the previous session, extending their rally for a 2nd straight session. The 30-share BSE Sensex acquired 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed up 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to close at 22,776.10.
Purchasing in banking stocks and Reliance Industries, together with a decrease in petroleum rates listed below $100 a barrel, supported financier belief. Amongst Sensex constituents, Trent was the most significant gainer, rising 12.78%.
Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal and Asian Paints were likewise amongst the winners. Tech Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Finance and ITC ended lower. The BSE SmallCap Select index increased 1.25%, while the MidCap Select index acquired 1%.
The stock exchange will take hints from motions in oil costs, the rupee, the RBI’s rate choice and patterns in international equities. The previous session saw domestic criteria extend their healing, assisted by lower crude rates and purchasing in essential stocks.
Oil costs have actually because moved higher as markets weigh supply issues connected to a storm near United States production locations and increasing stress including Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The rupee, which settled at 96.42 versus the dollar, is likewise in focus ahead of the RBI choice.
Abroad markets stay blended, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow ending greater, while Asian shares traded weaker. The RBI’s inflation and liquidity signals stay essential for the marketplace outlook.
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