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High derivatives activity lead to swings in Indian market on expiry day

Nifty's half-yearly reshuffle and monthly expiry send volumes into overdrive

High derivatives activity lead to swings in Indian market on expiry day
Updated On : 30 Sep 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

10 mn users & counting, Amazon Pay Later lines up a broader credit play

Amazon Pay India CEO Vikas Bansal says the company will focus on expanding its smart wallet and digital credit offerings for consumers and small businesses.

10 mn users & counting, Amazon Pay Later lines up a broader credit play
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 12:51 AM IST

Rado's India story clocks good times, country now No. 1 market globally

Adrian Bosshard talks about India's growing prominence for luxury watchmakers

Rado's India story clocks good times, country now No. 1 market globally
Updated On : 23 Sep 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 23,271; realty, pharma, auto shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.92 per cent and 0.76 per cent, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty at 23,271; realty, pharma, auto shares shine
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

What is an oligopoly? Which Indian sectors have few dominant players

The Finance Ministry's concern over concentration in India's aviation sector has brought the term "oligopoly" into focus. Here's what it means and which other sectors have similar market structures

What is an oligopoly? Which Indian sectors have few dominant players
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

DII holding hits record 21% in Nifty 500 cos; will their dominance continue?

In contrast, foreign institutional investor (FII) holding declined to a new low of 17 per cent in June 2026, the MOFSL note said.

DII holding hits record 21% in Nifty 500 cos; will their dominance continue?
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex tanks 608 pts, Nifty ends at 24,013 on IT sell-off; RIL shares slip 1.2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: Reliance Industries share price settled 1.2 per cent lower at ₹1,312 after Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Jio Platforms' IPO papers were being filed

Stock Market Close: Sensex tanks 608 pts, Nifty ends at 24,013 on IT sell-off; RIL shares slip 1.2%
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 4:15 PM IST

NSE files draft papers for IPO nearly a decade after first listing attempt

Offer for sale of nearly 149 million shares; LIC not participating in the issue

NSE files draft papers for IPO nearly a decade after first listing attempt
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Should you sell in the market rally today? What analysts suggest

While the global setup has turned positive, analysts suggest investors remain watchful of profit booking at higher levels after the recent volatility.

Should you sell in the market rally today? What analysts suggest
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 3:39 PM IST

India remains better placed despite global turmoil, says BoI MF CEO

India remains relatively better positioned compared to many global economies as structural growth drivers remain firm, making the outlook constructive for long-term investors

India remains better placed despite global turmoil, says BoI MF CEO
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Markets may see volatility on Monday as Hormuz tensions escalate again

Indian equities may open lower on Monday as renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions raise concerns over oil prices, global risk sentiment, and the outlook for geopolitical stability

Markets may see volatility on Monday as Hormuz tensions escalate again
Updated On : 19 Apr 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Markets log 2nd straight week of gains amid easing West Asia tensions

Benchmark indices rise for second week as easing geopolitical tensions and lower crude oil prices lift sentiment; broader markets outperform benchmarks

Markets log 2nd straight week of gains amid easing West Asia tensions
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch

Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

Market Close: Sensex gains 640 pts, Nifty tops 24,260; Trump says Iran war may end soon; Oil down 9%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.62 per cent and 2.12 per cent higher, respectively.

Market Close: Sensex gains 640 pts, Nifty tops 24,260; Trump says Iran war may end soon; Oil down 9%
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Nifty bottom yet to come, shows this rare gap-down trend: SAMCO Securities

A note from SAMCO Securities warns that based on the study of past history of more than 1% gap-down open on the Nifty, a market bottom is yet to arrive.

Nifty bottom yet to come, shows this rare gap-down trend: SAMCO Securities
Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

FIIs net sell over 49K Nifty futures in 3 days, OI jumps by 36%: F&O data

According to data, FIIs net sold shares worth ₹19,584.70 crore in the cash market, and index futures worth ₹10,100.74 crore in the F&O segment in the last three trading sessions.

FIIs net sell over 49K Nifty futures in 3 days, OI jumps by 36%: F&O data
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Global equities, bonds sink as West Asia crisis stokes inflation fears

Hormuz blockade, surging oil prices may weigh on Indian markets

Global equities, bonds sink as West Asia crisis stokes inflation fears
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Investors stung by AI may turn to India, lured by domestic demand: Analysis

Left behind and sold by foreigners ​through a years-long rally in everything tied to computing and AI infrastructure, India's 'anti-AI' equity market ​is starting to catch up

Investors stung by AI may turn to India, lured by domestic demand: Analysis
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Political polarisation worrying investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has warned that political polarisation in India is eroding transparency and making the country a "mystery" for global investors, even as the growth numbers remained robust. In an interview with PTI, Banerjee said from an economic standpoint, the most critical issues confronting the country today were media freedom and transparency, arguing that investors ultimately cared about data credibility rather than political rhetoric. "I think India is going through a politically polarised phase in the sense that there are many conflicts that have existed for a long time, and we have to decide, as a nation, to what extent we want to be seen as open and reliable. I think the real issues have to do with media freedom," he said. "The most important issues are media freedom and transparency. Do we really know what the numbers are? That's what investors care about," Banerjee said. While India has continued to attract foreign investment, he described the .

Political polarisation worrying investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Nifty50 outlook: Here's why 25,817 is key level to watch out for on charts

The Nifty is seen quoting below its short-term moving averages, and today testing the key supertrend line support, shows the daily charts. Here are the key levels for the index.

Nifty50 outlook: Here's why 25,817 is key level to watch out for on charts
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 10:04 AM IST