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Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,000 points, Nifty ends below 23,900 on escalating West Asia tensions

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.96 per cent and 0.87 per cent down, respectively

Market Close: Sensex slumps 1,000 points, Nifty ends below 23,900 on escalating West Asia tensions
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Markets unprepared for a steep petrol, diesel price hike: Analysts

On its part, the government has denied reports of hiking petrol and diesel prices despite the surge in crude oil in the backdrop of the conflict in West Asia.

Markets unprepared for a steep petrol, diesel price hike: Analysts
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Oil rises on concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia; Brent at $106

Both benchmark contracts settled up more than 3 per cent on Thursday and jumped $5 a barrel after reports that air defences were engaging targets over Tehran

Oil rises on concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia; Brent at $106
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 7:16 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 3-day winning streak, falls 757 pts, Nifty ends below 24,400

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.19 per cent and 1.13 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 3-day winning streak, falls 757 pts, Nifty ends below 24,400
Updated On : 22 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.49 per cent and 0.88 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty settles at 24,365 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.18 per cent and 0.45 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty settles at 24,365 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Oil prices slump further after Iran's Araghchi declares Hormuz Strait open

Oil prices drop as Iran signals Strait of Hormuz remains open, easing supply fears amid US-Iran talks, though uncertainty over war and recovery keeps markets volatile

Oil prices slump further after Iran's Araghchi declares Hormuz Strait open
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 505 points, Nifty ends above 24,300 amid rising US-Iran peace hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.27 per cent and 1.48 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 505 points, Nifty ends above 24,300 amid rising US-Iran peace hopes
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst

The impact of the war on energy infrastructure is considerably more severe than futures prices currently imply

Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.63 per cent and 0.83 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Brent to stay elevated amid supply shocks; easing likely by Q3: Analyst

Brent futures are currently trading near $95/bbl after a 4.6 per cent correction, yet remain up 31 per cent since the start of the conflict, 56 per cent year-to-date

Brent to stay elevated amid supply shocks; easing likely by Q3: Analyst
Updated On : 15 Apr 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz blockade impact: 2.3mbpd oil supply at risk, says Nomura

Iran, according to Nomura's estimates, has been the biggest beneficiary since the war broke out in terms oil revenues that rose 36 per cent y-o-y in March 2026 to $5.7 billion

Strait of Hormuz blockade impact: 2.3mbpd oil supply at risk, says Nomura
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,680 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,555; key reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 75,868, down 1,682 points, or 2 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 23,555, down 495 points, or 2 per cent

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,680 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,555; key reasons
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 4:05 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 703 points, Nifty at 23,843; Adani Ent, ICICI Bank top gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The GIFT Nifty hinted at a negative open. Asian markets fell as the US will block the Iranian ports after failed talks

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 703 points, Nifty at 23,843; Adani Ent, ICICI Bank top gainers
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more

NSE expands into commodities, FPI settlement norms evolve amid tax concerns, and mutual funds adopt distinct branding for specialised investment funds

Street signs: New territory beckons, SIF naming playbook, and more
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 10:09 PM IST

West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce

Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict

West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Oil prices set for biggest weekly loss in 10 months after US-Iran ceasefire

Brent crude futures were up 5 cents, or 0.05 per cent, at $95.97 a barrel by 1150 GMT

Oil prices set for biggest weekly loss in 10 months after US-Iran ceasefire
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:06 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.52 per cent and 1.65 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 919 points, Nifty ends at 24,050 as traders assess US-Iran tensions
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

China's independent refiners buy Iran oil at premiums to Brent for 1st time

Iranian oil typically trades at discounts to Brent because of the sanctions and Chinese independent refiners, also known as teapots, are its biggest buyers

China's independent refiners buy Iran oil at premiums to Brent for 1st time
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Oil prices rise following strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure

Brent crude futures gained 83 cents, or 0.87 per cent, ‌to $96.75 a barrel as of 0100 GMT

Oil prices rise following strikes on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 10:02 AM IST