Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex tumbled sharply on July 31 as investor sentiment took a hit following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unexpected move to slap a 25 percent tariff—along with additional penalties—on Indian exports. While markets had braced for a possible tariff, the severity of the action caught traders off guard, triggering a wave of selling across sectors.At about 9:20 am, t...

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened the session on a weak note on Monday, June 2,3 as escalating tensions in the Middle East spooked global markets. The US strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities has reignited fears of a wider conflict, with Iran’s parliament now backing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, raising the risk of a fresh spike in crude prices. All ...

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened the session on a positive note on June 20, even as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran keep investors on edge. While US President Donald Trump has hinted at backing an Israeli offensive, his remarks suggesting any action is at least two weeks away have sparked hopes of a possible de-escalation. An uptick in bank, metal and auto stocks helped snap a...

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex opened sharply lower on June 13, extending losses for a second straight session, as escalating tensions in the Middle East unnerved investors. A pre-dawn Israeli strike on Iran’s capital reignited fears of a broader conflict, rattling global sentiment and weighing heavily on domestic equities.As a result, Crude oil prices surged as much as 10 percent and are up...

The Sensex and Nifty tumbled 0.7 percent each around noon of February 10 after Trump announced plans to impose new duties on all steel and aluminum imports, along with additional reciprocal tariffs. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly considering tariff concessions in a bid to smoothen the upcoming talks with Trump and prevent a full-fledged trade war.The sell-off was led ...