The Indian equity market slipped over the past four trading sessions, with the BSE benchmark losing 1,581.05 points — a fall of 1.84% — while the Nifty fell 451.7 points or 1.71%. The pullback comes amid renewed volatility that has left traders and investors reassessing risk and positioning for the coming weeks. Market snapshot BSE … Read more
Market snapshot: Rupee opens firm, then slips At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.88 against the U.S. dollar before slipping to 89.97. The move left the currency down 7 paise from its previous close. The intraday swings highlight continued sensitivity in the currency market to global and domestic cues. What the numbers … Read more
Markets turn cautious as Supreme Court tariff ruling nears Investors moved to the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. Supreme Court decision on Friday, January 9, 2026, that could resolve legal challenges to tariffs linked to former President Donald Trump. The uncertainty around the ruling has cast a shadow over trading, with many market participants … Read more
Concern that the United States could impose further tariffs, combined with weak sentiment in domestic equity markets, has put renewed pressure on the local currency, forex traders say. The mood in both global trade policy and stock markets is prompting investors to trim risk, prompting capital outflows and weighing on the exchange rate. Why tariff … Read more
Market slump widens as commodity-linked stocks take the brunt Equity markets saw fresh selling pressure as deep losses in metal, oil & gas, and other commodity-linked stocks weighed heavily on sentiment. The weakness was compounded by ongoing foreign fund outflows, which analysts say intensified the slide and left domestic investors searching for safe ground. Which … Read more
Market regulator SEBI has issued a notice to the domestic securities unit of Bank of America after completing an investigation into the bank’s role in handling a March 2024 stock sale of Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management. The action underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny over how large institutional trades are handled in India’s equity markets. … Read more
The Indian benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex slipping 255.86 points to 84,705.28 in early trade while the NSE Nifty eased 65.9 points to 26,074.85. The early fall reflected cautious investor sentiment as markets digested a mix of domestic and global cues. Market snapshot: early trade figures BSE Sensex: down 255.86 points … Read more
The dollar index, a key gauge of the greenback’s strength against six major currencies, was trading slightly higher at 98.69, up 0.01%. While the move is modest, even small shifts in the index can signal how investors are positioning ahead of economic data and central bank signals. Why the dollar index matters The dollar index … Read more
Gold Pulls Back After Brief Rally Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,461.51 per ounce as of 1001 GMT, slipping after earlier reaching a more-than-one-week high during the same session. The pullback highlights the market’s sensitivity to shifts in sentiment and key economic signals. What drove the move? Short-term profit-taking: After the earlier spike to a … Read more
Equity markets saw selective upside with several large-cap firms standing out as winners. Among the notable gainers were Titan, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services. These moves reflect continued investor interest in a mix of consumer-facing and information-technology names. Which stocks led the gains Titan – a leader in watches, jewellery and … Read more