Stock markets stay flat amid highly volatile session

Stock markets stay flat amid highly volatile session

Market snapshot — November 12, 2025 The benchmark indices closed higher on November 12, with the Sensex staging a firm rally and the Nifty also posting strong gains. Markets ended the day on a positive note amid improved investor sentiment. Key closing levels BSE Sensex: up 595.19 points, closing at 84,466.51 NSE Nifty 50: up … Read more

Rupee falls 7 paise to 88.69 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 7 paise to 88.69 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee Holds Steady as Trade Talk Optimism Bolsters Market Forex traders say the rupee is trading in a tight range as renewed optimism over U.S.-India trade talks provides a steady anchor. The market is showing cautious calm, with investors balanced between domestic factors and global cues. Market snapshot Tight trading band: The currency is moving … Read more

Asian Paints Q2 profit climbs 46.8% to ₹1,018.23 crore

Asian Paints Q2 profit climbs 46.8% to ₹1,018.23 crore

Revenue from sales rose 6.38% in the September quarter of FY26, reaching ₹8,513.70 crore, compared with ₹8,003.02 crore in the same quarter a year earlier. The increase signals steady top-line momentum as the company navigates a competitive market environment. Quarterly performance snapshot Revenue: ₹8,513.70 crore in Q2 FY26, up 6.38% year-on-year (₹8,003.02 crore in Q2 … Read more

Rupee depreciates 16 paise to close at 88.66 against U.S. dollar

Rupee depreciates 16 paise to close at 88.66 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee traded in a narrow range on renewed optimism around an India‑U.S. trade deal and growing hopes that a U.S. government shutdown could be resolved soon. Those improving sentiments helped support the domestic unit at its lower levels. Why the rupee stayed range‑bound Trade deal optimism: Progress or positive signals on … Read more

Sensex jumps 595 points on strong global cues; Nifty ends above 25,850-mark

Sensex jumps 595 points on strong global cues; Nifty ends above 25,850-mark

Market sentiment brightens as shutdown fears ease Traders say growing optimism that the U.S. government shutdown will be resolved, together with rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, has helped lift market sentiment. The combination of reduced political uncertainty and the prospect of easier monetary policy is giving investors more confidence. Why … Read more

Markets climb in early trade on firm global cues, India-U.S. trade deal optimism

Markets climb in early trade on firm global cues, India-U.S. trade deal optimism

Market movers: notable laggards to watch Several large-cap stocks underperformed in recent trading, with investors keeping a close eye on share-price action. Among the day’s laggards were: Bharat Electronics Ltd Hindustan Unilever Maruti Suzuki India Asian Paints ITC Sun Pharmaceuticals Trent Ltd What this means for investors When well-known large-cap names weaken together, it often … Read more

Rupee falls 15 paise to 88.65 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 15 paise to 88.65 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent Crude Edges Lower Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was trading 0.26% lower at $65 per barrel in futures trade. The small decline reflects a cautious market as traders weigh mixed signals about supply and demand. Market Context Supply factors: Global production decisions, spare capacity and shipping flows continue to influence sentiment. Demand … Read more

Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 88.71 against U.S. dollar

Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 88.71 against U.S. dollar

Rupee trades in a narrow band against the dollar At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.64 against the US dollar. During the session it touched an intraday high of 88.64 and an intraday low of 88.71, reflecting a modest intraday swing. What the numbers indicate The movement — a range of … Read more

Lenskart shares make weak debut on bourses, recoup losses to edge higher

Lenskart shares make weak debut on bourses, recoup losses to edge higher

Listing Day Sees Sharp Swings on the BSE The stock opened trading on the BSE at ₹390, registering a 2.98% decline from its issue price. Early action was marked by notable volatility as investors digested the fresh listing. Intraday Movement: Plunge and Recovery After the opening, the share price fell further, plunging 11.52% to hit … Read more