The Sensex closed at 84,273.92, rising 208 points, or 0.25%, while the Nifty 50 settled with a gain of 68 points, or 0.26%, at 25,935.15. The BSE 150 MidCap Index climbed 0.21%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index rose by 0.46%.
3 min read04:17 PM ISTDespite the Sensex and Nifty 50 nearing record highs, Shankar Sharma cautions that India remains in a relative bear market compared to global peers, with many stocks down significantly.
1 min read03:10 PM ISTThe Nifty 50 is getting closer to the 26,000 mark, while the Sensex has risen over 1,000 points to hover near 84,400. At present, both key indices are just about 2% below their record high levels. Experts say if the momentum sustains, the benchmarks may hit all-time highs sooner than expected.
3 min read10:51 AM ISTGift Nifty was trading around 25,987 level, a premium of nearly 72 points from the Nifty futures' previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.
2 min read07:02 AM ISTThe Sensex closed 485 points, or 0.58%, higher at 84,065.75, while the Nifty 50 rose 174 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 25,867.30. The BSE 150 MidCap Index jumped 1.66%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index surged 2.45%.
3 min read9 Feb 2026On February 9, Sensex and Nifty 50 rose by 0.7% each, driven by positive signals from the India-US trade deal and strong performances in US and Asian markets. Key sectors like PSU banks and metals led the rally, indicating a bullish trend for Nifty 50 above 25,888.
2 min read9 Feb 2026Stock Market Today Highlights: The Sensex rose 0.58% to close at 84,065, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.68% to finish at 25,867. Buying was broad based, with most sectors participating in the rally. Midcap and smallcap stocks outperformed the benchmarks.
17 min read9 Feb 2026Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah recommends buying Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) shares at ₹421-433, with a target of ₹484 and a stop loss of ₹398. Market optimism is fueled by trade frameworks with the US and positive earnings from SBI.
4 min read9 Feb 2026India-US trade deal: According to experts, the India-US interim trade pact has brought clarity among FII, DII and retail investors
2 min read7 Feb 2026The Sensex ended 266 points, or 0.32%, higher at 83,580.40, while the Nifty 50 closed at 25,693.70, up 51 points, or 0.20%. The BSE 150 MidCap Index dropped 0.11%, while the BSE 250 SmallCap Index fell by 0.42%.
3 min read6 Feb 2026The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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