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FPIs pile into financials, extend IT buying in first half of August

Financial services drew Rs 6,535 crore in FPI inflows between August 1 and 15, while IT stocks attracted another Rs 2,530 crore after strong buying in July

FPIs pile into financials, extend IT buying in first half of August
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 11:04 PM IST
Nifty extends fall to seventh session amid rising crude oil prices
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Nifty closing gap narrows two weeks after CAS rollout, Sensex stays higher

The difference between the Nifty's level at the start of the closing auction and its final close has narrowed, while the corresponding gap in the Sensex remains marginally higher

Nifty closing gap narrows two weeks after CAS rollout, Sensex stays higher
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Expiry-day moves widen divergence: Nifty ends in the red, Sensex in green

The divergence between the Sensex and Nifty stood at 0.31 percentage points on Thursday, while differences also emerged in closing prices of several index stocks.

Expiry-day moves widen divergence: Nifty ends in the red, Sensex in green
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and retail participation

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30
Updated On : 13 Aug 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Why Sensex and Nifty are continuing on divergent closing paths

The gap between the Sensex and Nifty continued for a fourth session as investors adjusted to the new closing auction mechanism for stocks with derivatives contracts

Why Sensex and Nifty are continuing on divergent closing paths
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Closing auction sparks divergence in benchmark indices for second day

Thin liquidity and institutional orders during the Closing Auction Session continued to widen the gap between the Sensex and Nifty, raising concerns over price discovery

Closing auction sparks divergence in benchmark indices for second day
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters

The NSE's new Closing Auction Session replaces the old closing-price mechanism for F&O stocks. Here's how it works, why it was introduced and what it means

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green

Nifty faces key support at 24,150-24,100 and resistance at 24,550-24,600 as markets eye earnings, IPO activity and the rollout of the new closing auction

Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green
Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

July charm holds for Indian markets; gains in 19 of the past 25 years

Benchmark indices posted their first back-to-back monthly gains of 2026 as strong earnings, foreign inflows and a rally in IT stocks supported market sentiment

July charm holds for Indian markets; gains in 19 of the past 25 years
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Global AI selloff lifts Indian markets; Nifty sees best day in over 6 weeks

Correction in South Korean tech stocks led to Kospi falling for a 2nd straight session

Global AI selloff lifts Indian markets; Nifty sees best day in over 6 weeks
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

IT gains help Sensex, Nifty end flat despite broader market weakness

IT stocks extended gains as easing crude oil prices and improved domestic outlook supported sentiment, though broader market breadth remained weak

IT gains help Sensex, Nifty end flat despite broader market weakness
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Indices post longest losing streak in more than 6 months amid crude worries

Sensex and Nifty fell for a fifth straight session as elevated crude prices, the Middle East conflict and FPI selling weighed on investor sentiment

Indices post longest losing streak in more than 6 months amid crude worries
Updated On : 24 Jul 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bear Spread on Nifty, AB Capital

Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bear Spread' strategy on Nifty and AB Capital

F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bear Spread on Nifty, AB Capital
Updated On : 24 Jul 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

Markets fall for fourth session as higher crude prices, FPI selling weigh

Benchmark indices extended losses as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign portfolio investor selling offset domestic institutional buying and weighed on sentiment

Markets fall for fourth session as higher crude prices, FPI selling weigh
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index explained: What is it and which firms are included?

According to NSE Indices, the new benchmark is aimed at investors seeking ethical investment opportunities that incorporate animal welfare considerations into portfolio construction

Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index explained: What is it and which firms are included?
Updated On : 22 Jul 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

How to trade Nifty today? Key support levels, weekly expiry in focus

Tech analysts see immediate support for Nifty at 24,100, below which strong support is expected around the 24,000-mark.

How to trade Nifty today? Key support levels, weekly expiry in focus
Updated On : 21 Jul 2026 | 8:25 AM IST

Markets log best day in over a month on Reliance, HDFC Bank gains

Total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rises to ₹481 trillion, up by ₹37,000 crore

Markets log best day in over a month on Reliance, HDFC Bank gains
Updated On : 17 Jul 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

NSE to launch derivatives on Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12

NSE will offer three serial monthly futures and options contracts on the index, giving investors an additional tool for hedging and portfolio diversification

NSE to launch derivatives on Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12
Updated On : 16 Jul 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Benchmark indices snap weekly winning streak as oil jitters weigh on mkts

Sensex and Nifty ended the week with marginal losses, snapping a four-week winning streak despite Friday's sharp rebound led by Reliance Industries and IT stocks

Benchmark indices snap weekly winning streak as oil jitters weigh on mkts
Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 11:48 PM IST