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Stock markets stayed under pressure despite trimming early losses. A sharp selloff in IT stocks weighed on sentiment. Midcaps and smallcaps fell, while metal stocks proved relatively resilient.

Benchmark indices traded in red mid-session following fresh tensions in the Middle East between the US and Iran.

Sensex rose 383 points to close at 74,650, while the Nifty 50 gained 101 points to settle at 23,484 on 2 June 2026, snapping a four-session losing streak. GIFT Nifty, near 23,485 points, however, signalled a cautious start for Wednesday's trade.

Firmness in IT stocks and support from realty, metal and consumer durable stocks helped benchmark indices close in the green at the end of Tuesday’s trade.

Persistent foreign selling and a shift in global capital toward AI-linked markets have pushed cumulative net FPI equity investments in India to their lowest level since 2016.

Sensex and Nifty declined in mid-trade amid rising Middle East tensions after Iran threatened to halt US talks and block the Strait of Hormuz.

The government launched an NHPC Offer For Sale on 2 June at a floor price of ₹71, targeting up to 6% stake sale that could raise around ₹4,200 crore for the exchequer.

Fiscal deficit of India spiked to more than 21% of the full FY27 target in only one month, April 2026. Increased expenditure and the mounting oil-related pressures are cited as the main reasons.

Most Indian stock market indices opened lower on Tuesday amid mixed global cues and rising oil prices. Both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex dropped over 0.5% each during early trade.

SEBI has proposed allowing road InvITs to add debt-funded major maintenance expenses back into NDCF, subject to approval and disclosures.

Sensex fell 508 points to close at 74,267, while the Nifty 50 ended at 23,383 on 1 June 2026, extending its four-session decline. GIFT Nifty at 23,300 points signals a weak start for Tuesday's trade.

The Sensex and the Nifty 50 slipped into the red on Monday’s trade. Traders kept a close watch on the US-Iran peace deal.

India has kept domestic aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices unchanged at ₹104,927 per kilolitre in Delhi for June. International jet fuel prices have been cut by $400 per kilolitre, while carriers continue to face pressure from rising fares, a weaker rupee and operational disruptions.

Foreign investors continued to pull money out of Indian equities in May. Net selling stood at ₹32,963 crore, making it the third straight month of outflows. So far in 2026, FPIs have withdrawn ₹2,24,932 crore. Domestic institutions have largely absorbed the selling.

Indian benchmark indices lost some ground during midday trade. Broader markets were mixed, while FMCG, auto and healthcare shares remained under pressure.

A steep sell-off in the final hour of trade dragged the Sensex down 1,092 points to 74,775.74 and the Nifty to 23,547.75 on 29 May 2026. GIFT Nifty points to a subdued opening on Monday.

The Sensex and Nifty 50 slipped sharply in Friday's trade. Uncertainty around the US-Iran trade deal took a toll on investors’ sentiments.

India saw 23 SME companies shift to the main board in a year, reflecting rising investor interest and fundraising momentum. Read more to understand what this trend signals for markets.

In the mid -session benchmark indices traded almost flat. Strong gains in IT, PSU bank and pharma stocks offset weakness in metal and FMCG shares.

Sensex ended 142 points lower at 75,867 on 27 May 2026, while the Nifty 50 closed near 23,900 as weakness in heavyweight banking stocks kept benchmarks under pressure. GIFT Nifty near 23,740 pointed to a mildly positive start for Friday’s trade.

India plans a ₹10,000 crore LIC stake sale next month as part of divestment efforts amid strong earnings and market focus.

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran weighed on investors’ sentiments, with both benchmark indices ending in the red at the end of Wednesday’s trade.

Retail investors invested an estimated ₹17,539 crore into eight major bluechip stocks during the January-March 2026 quarter despite sharp market corrections. The list includes top names like HDFC Bank, ITC, and Wipro.

Benchmark indices seemed to be a little under pressure in mid-session due to the fragile geopolitical situation in the Middle East following the US strike in southern Iran on Tuesday.

The Indian stock market indices went into the positive territory after opening lower on Wednesday morning. However, uncertainty about the Middle East war remains, and markets are experiencing extreme volatility.

Sensex ended 479 points lower at 76,009 on 26 May, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,950 mark as profit booking and geopolitical worries weighed on sentiment. GIFT Nifty near 23,916 hinted at a weak start for Wednesday’s session.

A US strike in southern Iran dashed hopes for a peace deal and dragged benchmark indices in Tuesday’s trade.

JSW Energy has collected ₹4,000 crore via a QIP by selling more than 7.61 crore shares to institutional investors. The fundraising is expected to support the company’s expansion plans across renewable and conventional energy businesses.

Rising OIS rates are opening new opportunities in India’s debt market. Fund managers are using floating-rate bonds and swap trades more often. The aim is to lock in higher yields. This comes as rate hike expectations build in the market.

Indian equity benchmarks recovered from early losses in mid-session trade as gains in IT, metal and media stocks offset weakness in healthcare and realty shares despite fresh US strikes in Iran.