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India Shares Rise as IT Gains Offset Oil Surge, Foreign Outflows

India Shares Rise as IT Gains Offset Oil Surge, Foreign Outflows

Nifty 50 recovers after early drop as IT gains offset weakness in oil, banks Indian shares reversed course by midday Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.18% to 23,425.40 at 12:48 p.m. in Mumbai. Tech stocks jumped, outweighing losses in oil and bank names as well as foreign outflows. The index had opened lower, hurt by Middle East tensions and selling from overseas funds. Nifty and Sensex bounced, breaking a four-session losing streak that had knocked both indexes down almost 3% in early trade. Where the market goes from here is not clear. Some see signs of stabilization, others think it’s just a short burst of buying. Earlier, Reuters said the Nifty dropped 0.44% and the Sensex fell 0.4% by 9:50 a.m., with foreign investors selling 39.12 billion rupees of shares on Monday.
2 June 2026
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India Shut for Market Holiday, Gift Nifty Flashes Friday Caution as Oil Jumps

India Shut for Market Holiday, Gift Nifty Flashes Friday Caution as Oil Jumps

Indian stocks took a holiday on Thursday for Bakri Id, with both the National Stock Exchange and BSE closed. In offshore action, Gift Nifty futures pointed to a softer start ahead of Friday trading, falling 0.79% to 23,655.50 at 12:34 p.m. IST. Traders follow the futures as an early read on the Nifty 50. India’s cash market slowed as traders watched two new risks: a sharp rise in Brent crude, up 3.6% to $97.71, and tension between the U.S. and Iran. Asian shares dropped after the U.S. hit an Iranian drone site and Tehran answered back. That pushed back hopes for a fast deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
28 May 2026
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Nifty, Sensex slide as Reliance and ICICI miss; Wipro tumbles and tariff jitters spread

Nifty Reclaims 24,000 as Oil Drop Boosts India Stocks

Indian stocks rallied Monday, with the Nifty 50 climbing back past 24,000 and the Sensex gaining over 1,000 points. The drop in crude prices took some pressure off a market that’s been dealing with war risks, a weak rupee and foreign outflows for weeks. At 15:23 IST, the Nifty traded at 24,028.10, up 1.30%. The Sensex stood at 76,484.87, up 1.42%, heading into the close. India buys most of its oil from abroad, so the drop mattered. Brent crude dropped under $100 a barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding on a peace deal. That deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major path for oil and LNG shipments.
25 May 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps 1,000 Points, But Rupee’s Record Low Tests the Rally

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Jumps 1,000 Points, But Rupee’s Record Low Tests the Rally

Indian equities surged on Thursday, snapping a four-day losing streak as the Sensex jumped more than 1,000 points during the session and the Nifty 50 pushed past 23,750. Bargain hunters stepped in, scooping up stocks hit hard in recent sessions. Still, the rupee slipped to yet another record low and crude oil prices stayed stubbornly above $100 a barrel, keeping the rebound on uncertain footing. The shift is notable, with India’s equity market still working to steady itself after the Sensex and Nifty both dropped close to 4% over the last four sessions. That slide came against a backdrop of a softening rupee, pricier oil, and ongoing foreign portfolio outflows—the same pressures haven’t eased.
14 May 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 665 Points, Nifty Falls Below 24,150 As Oil Shock Hits Dalal Street

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 665 Points, Nifty Falls Below 24,150 As Oil Shock Hits Dalal Street

Indian equities slid further by Friday afternoon, as the BSE Sensex dropped 665.35 points, or 0.85%, to 77,179.17, while the Nifty 50 shed 186.45 points, or 0.77%, standing at 24,140.20 near 2 p.m. IST. Data from Moneycontrol pointed to a slightly negative market breadth: 1,847 stocks rose, but 1,939 slipped into the red. This selloff stands out, triggered just as crude—a crucial macro threat for India’s import bill—climbed again. Brent crude pushed past the $100 mark after a fresh round of U.S.-Iran hostilities, Reuters noted earlier. Out of 16 major Indian sectors, 11 slipped into the red. “Markets were showing vulnerability to Middle East developments,” said Enrich Money CEO Ponmudi R.
8 May 2026
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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Indian stocks slipped further Thursday. By 1:02 p.m. IST, the Nifty 50 sat at 24,207.25, while the BSE Sensex registered 77,799.23. Oil prices stubbornly held above $100 a barrel, and HSBC’s downgrade of Indian equities to “underweight” added pressure. Both indices shed nearly 1% on Wednesday. Crude took center stage, but nerves were on edge well before that. HCLTech’s dimmer full-year growth view sent tech shares sliding Wednesday. “Weaker commentary on demand and near-term growth visibility” is muddying the sector’s profit outlook, according to Bajaj Broking’s Shashwat Singh.
23 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Reverse Early Rally as Oil Caution Returns

India’s main stock gauges reversed early strength to close down on Thursday, with optimism around fresh U.S.-Iran negotiations evaporating late in the session. The Nifty 50 dipped 0.14% to 24,196.75, and the Sensex gave up 0.16%, ending at 77,988.68. The turnaround is notable, coming off Wednesday’s 1.6% surge that left both indexes at their highest since March 10. Traders continue to weigh whether optimism around peace talks can withstand India’s deep dependence on imported oil—about 90% comes from overseas. March retail inflation sped up to 3.4%, but stayed under the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target.
16 April 2026
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Sensex Falls 931 Points, Nifty Slides as Oil Prices Jump and Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Doubts Hit Indian Stocks

Sensex Falls 931 Points, Nifty Slides as Oil Prices Jump and Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Doubts Hit Indian Stocks

Indian stocks stumbled Thursday, erasing some of the gains from the previous day’s rally. Oil prices bounced back and uncertainty over the fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire had investors shifting toward defensive plays. The Sensex dropped 931.25 points, or 1.20%, finishing at 76,631.65. The Nifty 50 slipped 222.25 points, or 0.93%, ending at 23,775.10. This is a big deal for India, which relies on imports for roughly 90% of its oil needs. Higher crude prices tend to push up inflation, put pressure on the rupee, and complicate the Reserve Bank of India’s efforts to foster growth. The RBI pointed out this week that if crude moves 10% above its $85-a-barrel baseline, inflation could jump by 50 basis points—half a percentage point—while growth might slip by 15 basis points.
9 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

MUMBAI, April 9, 2026, 14:56. Late in Thursday’s session, Indian equities slipped, erasing a chunk of gains from the prior rally as oil prices moved higher and tensions resurfaced around the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. By 2:40 p.m. IST, the Sensex had dropped 1,171.65 points, or 1.51%, to 76,391.25. The Nifty 50, meanwhile, was down 269.10 points, or 1.12%, at 23,728.25 at 2:49 p.m. IST.
9 April 2026
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Sensex Jumps 787 Points, Nifty Near 23,000 as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Lift Indian Stocks

Sensex Jumps 787 Points, Nifty Near 23,000 as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Lift Indian Stocks

Indian equities bounced back hard on Monday, closing up over 1% after early selling gave way to renewed buying as talk of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire eased oil prices. That relief prompted investors to snap up banks and consumer stocks. The Sensex finished 787.30 points stronger at 74,106.85. The Nifty 50 climbed 255.15 points, settling at 22,968.25. This shift is significant for India, which relies on imports for over 80% of its crude—Brent fluctuations hit inflation, the rupee, and company expenses fast. The timing coincides with March-quarter business updates: companies are rolling out early sales and loan numbers, offering investors new domestic signals following weeks of oil-fueled volatility.
6 April 2026
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India Bank Holidays This Week: Why March-End Closures Could Delay Some Salary Credits

India Bank Holidays This Week: Why March-End Closures Could Delay Some Salary Credits

NEW DELHI, March 30, 2026, 17:28 IST. Indian bank customers are heading into a run of holidays stretching through early April. That timing could jam up salary credits and other payments needing a branch visit right as the financial year turns over. Digital channels? Those stay up, but a finance ministry memo points out: only agency banks — the ones handling government transactions — are told to keep select branches open on March 31.
30 March 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

India Stock Market Today: Nifty Extends Slide as Oil Tops $100, Rupee Hits Record Low

India’s Nifty 50 stayed under pressure on Thursday, down 0.53% at 23,739.30 by 2:34 p.m. IST, as oil pushed back above $100 a barrel and the rupee hit a record low. The Sensex was also in the red after falling 1% to 76,129.95 in morning trade, extending Wednesday’s selloff. That matters because India imports nearly 90% of its crude and about half its gas, with more than half of its crude sourced from the Middle East. ICRA said in a note that if oil averages $100 a barrel for a year, India’s current account deficit — the gap between money coming in and going out of the country — could widen to 1.9%-2.2% of GDP from a projected 0.7%-0.8%.
12 March 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Nifty 50 Closes Below 23,900, Sensex Slides 1.7% as Oil Volatility Hits Banks

India Stock Market Today: Nifty 50 Closes Below 23,900, Sensex Slides 1.7% as Oil Volatility Hits Banks

Stocks in India tumbled Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 giving up 1.63% to settle at 23,866.85 and the BSE Sensex sliding 1.72% to 76,863.71. Investors unloaded shares as fresh swings in oil and an escalating Middle East crisis rattled sentiment. This hits close to home for India. The country relies on imports for roughly 85% of its crude, making local stocks sensitive when oil prices spike. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s October 2025 monetary policy report, every 10% increase in crude prices could tack on about 30 basis points—0.30 percentage point—to inflation.
11 March 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Oil Eases After Monday Selloff

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Oil Eases After Monday Selloff

Indian equities bounced back on Tuesday, halting a two-day losing streak as oil prices pulled back and investors stepped in following Monday’s steep decline. The NSE Nifty 50 climbed 0.97% to finish at 24,261.60, while the BSE Sensex advanced 0.82%, settling at 78,205.98. Monday’s drop sent the Nifty tumbling to a 10-month closing low, while the Sensex landed at levels last seen 11 months ago. The volatility index, which tracks expected market swings, shot up to a 21-month peak. Oil prices were climbing fast—a headache for India, given its heavy reliance on imported crude.
10 March 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Slide Toward Correction as Oil Shock Hits Rupee and Banks

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Slide Toward Correction as Oil Shock Hits Rupee and Banks

Indian equities tumbled Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty both shedding roughly 2.2% as of 1:05 p.m. IST, pressured by a sharp spike in crude oil prices that dragged the indexes close to correction levels. The two gauges had earlier slipped to their lowest readings in nearly a year. This is hitting hard right now, with India bringing in over 80% of its crude from abroad. Brent hit $119.50 earlier; the rupee weakened to a record 92.33 against the dollar. The 10-year bond yield? Up near 6.76%. That cocktail is piling pressure on inflation, growth, and the import bill. “The tremors are not limited to stocks alone,” said Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities.
9 March 2026
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How to Invest in the Indian Stock Market for Beginners — What Today’s Nifty Move Tells You

How to Invest in the Indian Stock Market for Beginners — What Today’s Nifty Move Tells You

MUMBAI, Feb 17 - India’s main indexes closed in the green Tuesday, lifted by a surge in IT shares after Infosys announced a partnership with U.S. AI player Anthropic, which helped blunt pressure from a drop in Reliance Industries. The Nifty 50 gained 0.17% to finish at 25,725.40, and the Sensex picked up 0.21% to end at 83,450.96. Both gauges had been off roughly 0.4% earlier. Nifty IT rallied 1% as Infosys jumped 1.9%, snapping back after last week’s steep 8.2% sector slump. Adani Enterprises rose 2.7% following news the Adani Group plans to pour $100 billion into renewable-powered, AI-focused data centers by 2035. Elsewhere, state-run banks advanced 2.1%, while metal stocks slipped 1.1%.
17 February 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap three-day run as January ends with sharp monthly drop ahead of Budget

Mumbai, Jan 30, 2026, 16:18 — After-hours Indian shares closed lower on Friday, marking their sharpest monthly decline since February 2025 as investors grew cautious ahead of the federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 3.1% in January to 25,320.65, while the Sensex fell 3.5% to 82,269.78. Both indexes slipped around 0.4% on the day.
30 January 2026
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Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Why Sensex is falling today: Fed pause, rupee record low and Budget nerves hit Nifty

Indian stocks fell on Thursday, snapping a two-day climb, as investors booked profits and braced for Sunday’s federal budget. By 10:08 a.m. IST, the Nifty 50 was down 0.61% at 25,183.75 and the Sensex had dropped 0.71% to 81,763.07. Foreign portfolio investors have sold $4.56 billion of Indian equities in January so far, after a record $19 billion outflow in 2025. The selloff matters now because the budget is the next big domestic trigger for growth expectations and corporate earnings, and it lands after a rally driven by trade-deal optimism. Dr. VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments, said there was “no change in the short to medium-term strategy of FIIs, which is ‘sell India’,” referring to foreign institutional investors, a term widely used in India for overseas portfolio money.
29 January 2026
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  • RLJ Lodging Trust declares quarterly dividend for Series A Preferred (RLJ.PRA)
    June 29, 2026, 2:55 PM EDT. RLJ Lodging Trust said its $1.95 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (RLJ.PRA) go ex-dividend March 31, 2026. The quarterly payout is $0.4875, set for April 30, 2026. That's roughly a 1.95% yield on the $25.00 share price, suggesting a similar drop when the shares trade ex-div. The annualized yield comes out to about 7.79%, just under the 8.28% sector average for real estate preferreds. On Friday, RLJ.PRA slipped 0.2%, while RLJ common shares lost 2.5%. RLJ makes up 3.29% of the Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (KBWY).
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