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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

Short of expectations: New closing auction system on exchanges needs review

The new closing auction session has triggered price divergences in F&O stocks, raising concerns over liquidity, price discovery and its impact on investors

Short of expectations: New closing auction system on exchanges needs review
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 374 pts, Nifty ends at 24,636; PSU banks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.44 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.48 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 374 pts, Nifty ends at 24,636; PSU banks shine
Updated On : 06 Aug 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Closing auction session gap narrows, but stock market worries remain

The gap between the Sensex and Nifty narrowed for a third straight session after the Closing Auction Session rollout, though market participants say structural concerns remain.

Closing auction session gap narrows, but stock market worries remain
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 11:56 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

Why Sensex jumped 504-pts, while Nifty plunged 184-pts Tuesday morning?

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking explains that stock prices were seeing adjustments following a variation in behaviour during the closing auction session on the BSE and NSE on Monday.

Why Sensex jumped 504-pts, while Nifty plunged 184-pts Tuesday morning?
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 544 pts up; Nifty jumps to 391 post new closing auction session

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 1.21 per cent and 1.29 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 544 pts up; Nifty jumps to 391 post new closing auction session
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Big Shift after 1991: Only 7 of 30 Sensex companies still remain in index

The dropout rate of companies in index surged in post-liberalisation economy, even as Indian equities joined the global asset pool, with the entry of foreign institutional investors in the late 1990s

Big Shift after 1991: Only 7 of 30 Sensex companies still remain in index
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 12:01 AM 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

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, ends 166 pts up; Nifty settles at 24,384; auto leads

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Friday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a positive open for the Nifty50 index. Overnight rise in Wall Street AI shares lifted Asian indices to record gains

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, ends 166 pts up; Nifty settles at 24,384; auto leads
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Nifty faces 24,600 hurdle; Sensex eyes 81,500 in August, say tech analysts

Technical analysts flag that Nifty ranged between 23,600-24,600 after the initial rally in FY27; however, select momentum indicators show improvement for the BSE, NSE benchmark indices on charts.

Nifty faces 24,600 hurdle; Sensex eyes 81,500 in August, say tech analysts
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:59 AM IST

Sensex, Nifty in August: Will bulls repeat history? 11-yr data decoded

In the last 11 years, the Sensex has ended August higher 6 times, with an average gain of 3.42 per cent, and lower 5 times, with an average decline of 2.71 per cent.

Sensex, Nifty in August: Will bulls repeat history? 11-yr data decoded
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 274 pts, Nifty ends at 24,317; auto, oil & gas shares shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.35 per cent and 0.56 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 274 pts, Nifty ends at 24,317; auto, oil & gas shares shine
Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 889 pts, Nifty ends at 24,250 ahead of FOMC meet outcome

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.82 per cent and 1.48 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 889 pts, Nifty ends at 24,250 ahead of FOMC meet outcome
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 3:57 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

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 70 pts, Nifty ends at 23,985; IT, realty, consumer durables shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open for the Nifty50 index. Most Asian markets were trading lower, tracking a decline in technology shares

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 70 pts, Nifty ends at 23,985; IT, realty, consumer durables shine
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Falling crude prices help Sensex, Nifty snap five-day losing streak

Benchmark indices gained around 1 per cent as easing geopolitical tensions pulled down crude prices, while the rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency

Falling crude prices help Sensex, Nifty snap five-day losing streak
Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Market Close: Sensex snaps 5-day losing streak, jumps 776pts as Brent dips below $90; Nifty at 23996

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: The Nifty50 and the Sensex halted their longest losing streak since January 9 as crude oil prices declined

Market Close: Sensex snaps 5-day losing streak, jumps 776pts as Brent dips below $90; Nifty at 23996
Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Oil crash sparks ₹5-trn rally: Sensex up 800 pts intraday, Nifty tops 24k

Analysts said that market sentiment has improved meaningfully over the weekend after the US and Iran paused military action, easing fears of an immediate supply disruption.

Oil crash sparks ₹5-trn rally: Sensex up 800 pts intraday, Nifty tops 24k
Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 2:56 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