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India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

India Stock Market Today: Why Sensex Is Down 1,000 Points and Nifty Has Cracked 24,000

Indian shares fell sharply Friday, with the Sensex down over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipping below 23,900 as oil prices climbed and technology stocks weakened. Brent crude rose to $106 a barrel amid Middle East tensions. J.P. Morgan and HSBC downgraded Indian equities, citing high valuations and earnings risks. The rupee’s real effective exchange rate hit its lowest in more than a decade.
Indian Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty 50 Slide as HCLTech Sparks IT Selloff; 24,000 in Focus

Indian Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty 50 Slide as HCLTech Sparks IT Selloff; 24,000 in Focus

HCLTech shares plunged 10.7% Wednesday after a weak growth forecast, dragging the Nifty 50 down 0.81% to 24,378.10 and the Sensex 0.95% lower. Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services also fell sharply, pulling the Nifty IT index down 3.9%. Small- and mid-cap stocks rose, but financials slipped. Traders are watching whether banks can keep the Nifty 50 above 24,000 amid volatile oil prices and Middle East tensions.
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

The Sensex dropped 931.25 points, or 1.20%, to 76,631.65 on Thursday as oil prices rebounded and doubts over an Iran-U.S. ceasefire rattled investors. Banks led the decline, while mid-caps, small-caps, and metals outperformed. Foreign investors extended their selling streak, and the rupee slipped to 92.6575 per dollar. Strait of Hormuz traffic remained near a standstill.
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

Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
Sensex Today: Nifty Tops 23,100 as IT Stocks Lift India Shares Ahead of RBI Decision

Sensex Today: Nifty Tops 23,100 as IT Stocks Lift India Shares Ahead of RBI Decision

The Nifty 50 closed up 0.68% at 23,123.65 and the Sensex gained 510 points as IT stocks rallied ahead of earnings. Fourteen of 16 sectors advanced, led by Wipro, TCS, HCLTech, and Infosys. Hindalco and Vedanta rose after JPMorgan upgrades. The rupee strengthened to 93.0075 per dollar, but foreign investors pulled nearly $16 billion from Indian equities in March and April.
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 Nifty 50 rose 0.17% and Sensex gained 0.21% Tuesday, led by a 1.9% jump in Infosys after its Anthropic AI deal, while Reliance Industries fell. Adani Enterprises surged 2.7% on a $100 billion data center plan. Nifty IT climbed 1% after last week’s slide; metal stocks dropped. Quarterly profit growth for Nifty 50 firms reached 7.5% year-on-year.
AMD stock set for post-holiday test after ‘Helios’ AI tie-up with Tata Consultancy Services in India

AMD stock set for post-holiday test after ‘Helios’ AI tie-up with Tata Consultancy Services in India

AMD and Tata Consultancy Services announced plans to bring AMD’s “Helios” rack-scale AI architecture to India, aiming for up to 200 megawatts of data-center capacity. U.S. stock markets were closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; AMD last closed up 0.7% at $207.32. The rollout will use Instinct MI455X GPUs and EPYC “Venice” CPUs.
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 shares fell Thursday, ending a two-day rally, as IT and auto stocks weighed on benchmarks ahead of Sunday’s federal budget. The Nifty 50 dropped 0.61% and the Sensex lost 0.71%. The rupee hit a record low near 92 per dollar amid continued foreign investor outflows. Market volatility rose, with India VIX up nearly 4%.
India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

India stock market today: Sensex slides 1.3%, Nifty breaks 25,250 as selling spreads beyond IT

The Sensex plunged 1,065.78 points to 82,180.47 and the Nifty 50 fell 353 points to 25,232.50 on Tuesday, with mid- and small-cap indices down over 2%. Foreign investors sold Indian shares worth 32.63 billion rupees Monday. The rupee slipped past 91 to the dollar, near record lows. Realty, IT, and financial stocks led losses as traders watched earnings and global trade tensions.
India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Indian stock markets were closed Thursday for a local holiday after the Nifty 50 and Sensex each posted their eighth straight loss Wednesday, dragged by tariff worries and foreign investor outflows. Infosys raised its FY26 revenue-growth forecast despite a drop in net profit. Oil prices fell over 3% overnight. India’s wholesale prices rose 0.83% in December, beating expectations.
Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Sensex slips again, Nifty ends below 25,700 as tariff worries bite — Infosys earnings land after the bell

Indian shares fell Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 0.26% and Sensex losing 0.29%, marking seven losses in eight sessions. Foreign investors have pulled $2 billion from Indian stocks this month. State-run banks outperformed, with Union Bank of India up 7.9% after a 9% profit rise, while IT stocks lagged. Markets will close Thursday for Maharashtra municipal elections.
India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

India stock market today: Nifty slips again as Reliance tumbles; CPI, TCS earnings in focus

Nifty 50 closed down 0.27% at 26,178.70 and Sensex lost 0.44% to 85,063.34, pressured by declines in Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Reliance slid 4.5% after warning of halted Russian crude deliveries amid U.S. tariff threats. Pharma and IT stocks outperformed. Traders are watching U.S. tariff developments, January 12 inflation data, and the start of Q3 earnings next week.
TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

TCS presses reset on AI strategy as it shifts from pilots to payback

Tata Consultancy Services is shifting from small AI pilots to scaled deployments tied to return on investment, The Economic Times reported. The company has laid off about 12,000 employees in six months and crossed $30 billion in revenue for FY25. TCS introduced a five-level autonomy framework and expanded workforce training as it reshapes roles and delivery. CEO K Krithivasan aims to make TCS the world’s largest AI-led tech services firm.
TCS Stock News and Forecasts (21 December 2025): AI Pivot, $1B Telefónica UK Deal, Coastal Cloud Buyout and New Targets for Tata Consultancy Services Shares

TCS Stock News and Forecasts (21 December 2025): AI Pivot, $1B Telefónica UK Deal, Coastal Cloud Buyout and New Targets for Tata Consultancy Services Shares

Tata Consultancy Services closed at ₹3,282.60 on December 19, about 25% below its 52-week high. At its December Analyst Day, TCS disclosed an annualized AI services revenue run-rate of $1.5 billion and $11 billion from “new-age” tech segments. The company also secured a contract exceeding $1 billion from Telefónica UK.
21 December 2025
AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

AI Stocks Today in India Stock Market: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech Lead the AI Theme as Nifty Closes Above 25,950 (19 Dec 2025)

Indian stocks rebounded Friday, with the Sensex up 447.55 points to 84,929.36 and the Nifty 50 rising 150.85 to 25,966.40, ending a four-day slide. Gains were led by IT and AI-linked shares after Accenture’s quarterly update and as cooling US inflation revived rate-cut hopes. A firmer rupee and improved global cues also supported sentiment. Investors widened focus to data-centre and infrastructure stocks tied to AI growth.
Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

Sensex Today (Dec 18, 2025): Nifty Ends Flat at 25,815, Sensex Slips 78 Points as IT Gains Offset Broad Weakness

The Nifty 50 closed down 0.01% at 25,815.55 and the Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81 on Thursday after a volatile session. Gains in information technology stocks offset declines in most sectors, while mid- and small-cap indices edged higher. Early losses reversed midday before benchmarks faded again in the final hour. Investors remained cautious amid global tech jitters, trade uncertainty, and a stronger rupee.
Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

The BSE Sensex hovered near 84,567 and the NSE Nifty 50 edged up to 25,829 by mid-morning Thursday, stabilizing after three sessions of losses. Early declines reversed as IT and financial stocks gained, offsetting broader sector weakness. Foreign investors ended an eight-day selling streak Wednesday, buying shares worth ₹11.72 billion. Traders remained cautious amid rupee volatility and uncertainty over global policy and trade deals.
18 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Keysight Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates with Strong EPS Growth
    May 19, 2026, 8:20 PM EDT. Keysight Technologies (KEYS) reported quarterly earnings of $2.87 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.33 by 23.18%. This marks significant growth from $1.7 per share a year ago. Revenue reached $1.72 billion, just shy of estimates but up from $1.32 billion previously. The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in the last four quarters. Shares have risen 67.6% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 8.1% gain. Keysight holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), with favorable earnings estimate revisions suggesting potential further stock gains. Upcoming earnings outlook and industry trends remain critical for investors assessing future performance.

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