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.

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

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.
Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Top Stocks to Buy Today in India: ITC, Tata Steel, Dr Reddy’s, Coal India, Ajanta Pharma and More (24 December 2025)

Mumbai, December 24, 2025: Indian equities opened with a mild uptick on Wednesday as strong US growth cues supported risk appetite, but the session stayed choppy as IT stocks weighed and holiday-thinned volumes kept moves contained. In early trade, the Nifty 50 hovered near the 26,200 zone and the Sensex was around 85,600, with most sectors edging higher even as tech stocks slipped. Reuters

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Warsh at Jackson Hole

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Chicago PMI

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