India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

Indian equities took another hit Wednesday, marking the fourth straight day of declines as renewed Middle East concerns pushed investors to dump riskier holdings. The Nifty 50 dropped 1.55% to finish at 24,480.50, while the BSE Sensex lost 1.40%, settling at 79,116.19.

Sensex today: Nifty ends above 25,480 after late fade; IT, metal stocks bounce

Sensex today: Nifty ends above 25,480 after late fade; IT, metal stocks bounce

Nifty 50 eked out a 0.23% rise to 25,482.50 on Wednesday, while Sensex edged up just 0.06% to close at 82,276.07. Gains in IT and metals did the heavy lifting, even as Reliance Industries slipped 2.1% and late-session buying sputtered. “Investors will stay cautious because AI’s impact on earnings growth and margins remains uncertain,” said Amnish Aggarwal of PL Capital.
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

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%.
India stock market today: Nifty tops 25,900 again as foreign inflows and trade deal buzz linger

India stock market today: Nifty tops 25,900 again as foreign inflows and trade deal buzz linger

Indian equity benchmarks inched up for a third straight session on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 closing 0.26% higher at 25,935.15 and the Sensex gaining 0.25% to 84,273.92. Auto stocks rose 1.4% and metals added 0.8%, while exchange operator BSE jumped 6.3% on quarterly results and Ramco Cements slid 3% after its numbers failed to impress. “Improving sentiment around renewed foreign inflows, strength in U.S. markets, and optimism surrounding the interim India–U.S. trade framework are providing near-term support,” said Aakash Shah, technical research analyst at Choice Equity Broking. Foreign portfolio investors, overseas funds that trade Indian stocks, bought 22.55 billion rupees’ worth of shares on Monday, provisional data showed.
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
Dalal Street in Turmoil: Sensex Plunges 2,500 Points in a Week – Should You Buy the Dip or Brace for More?

Sensex Today: Benchmark Rally Extends to Day 3; Nifty Closes Above 25,850 as IT, Auto Lead—CPI Crashes to Record-Low 0.25%Indian stocks advance on global risk-on mood, upbeat domestic cues and strong stock-specific action; Groww parent surges on debut

Indian equities notched a third straight advance on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex jumping 595 points to 84,466.51 and the NSE Nifty 50 settling 180.85 points higher at 25,875.80. Gains were broad across sectors, led by technology and autos, as global risk appetite improved and domestic sentiment got a lift from political and macro signals. Moneycontrol+1

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