Sensex News

Indian equity indices snaps 7-day winning streak and ended lower on March 26. At close, the Sensex fell 728.69 points or 0.93 per cent to close at 77288.50, and the Nifty went down by 181.80 points or 0.77 per cent to end at 23486.85.

The Sensex 77,000 call option (CE) surged 367% in just eight days, while the Bank Nifty 48,500 CE skyrocketed by 611% in nine trading sessions, creating lucrative opportunities for derivatives traders.

So far in March, 10 companies, including both mainboard and SME segments, have raised funds, with two more set to list in the next couple of days, bringing the total count to 12. This marks the lowest monthly listing count in the last two years, with the previous low recorded in April 2023.

Indian stock markets fell on March 26 as profit-taking occurred after a seven-day rise. Selling was noted across all major indices, particularly in oil and gas and financials, as investors await clarity on Trump’s impending tariffs set to begin April 2.

After gaining nearly 7% this month, the Indian stock market is experiencing profit booking. Despite concerns, experts remain optimistic about long-term growth, citing signs of economic recovery and foreign investor interest.

The Sensex closed at 78,017.19, up 33 points, or 0.04 per cent, while the Nifty 50 settled 10 points, or 0.04 per cent, up at 23,668.65.

Looking at the history, the Nifty50 has undergone corrections annually, with declines varying from around 4 per cent to as much as 60 per cent.

Stock markets reverse 2025 losses on renewed optimism by foreign investors, better valuations

Stock market today: Nifty 50 has turned positive for the year 2025, reversing five consecutive months of negative returns since October 2024. A strong rebound in the latter half of March 2025 has allowed the index to break its losing streak.

IREDA’s share price increased 8.4% to ₹167.90, marking a three-week high amid rising trading volumes. The company recently issued perpetual bonds worth ₹1,247 crore and received a ₹24.48 crore tax refund.