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Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 429 pts lower, Nifty near 22,600; Hindalco drops 3%, Infy 2%
07 Oct 2026 | 04:39:57 PM IST
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Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty snapping a two-session relief rally as investors reacted to the RBI’s first rate hike in nearly four years and its shift to a ‘calibrated tightening’ stance.
The Sensex fell 429 points to close below 72,639, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 173 points to end near 22,603. Broader markets remained mixed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declining while the Nifty Smallcap 100 ended higher.
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Forex Updates | Rupee nears record low despite RBI hike, governor says markets can be irrational
The Indian rupee fell to a five-month low and neared a record low on Wednesday despite an interest rate hike and signals about further monetary tightening, with traders saying the policy was not hawkish enough to support the Asian currency. Read more
Forex Updates | Indian rupee ends down 0.4% at 96.7750 per U.S. dollar; previous close 96.4200
Closing Bell: Nifty settles near 22,600; Hindalco drops 3%, Infy 2%
Closing Bell: Sensex heatmap
Closing Bell: Sensex ends 429 pts lower
RBI MPC decision: How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolio strategy after 25 bps rate hike?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced the central bank’s first rate hike in nearly four years, raising the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%. Market experts believe mutual fund investors should continue their SIPs and stagger lumpsum investments over the next few months. Read more
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Bank swings back to losses, falls 100 points
Nifty Bank trades marginally lower, down 99 points or 0.18% at 55,029.40. The index recovers from the intraday low of 54,636.20 but remains below its previous close of 55,128.40, indicating mild weakness.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Key stocks at 52 week low
Price as on 03.00.21 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Pine Labs, CAMS, Moneyview, other fintech stocks rally up to 18% after RBI MPC meet outcome
Price as on 02.43.20 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Vikas Khemani’s Carnelian MF announces appointment of Rajkumar Dhiman as CEO
According to a press release by the fund house, Rajkumar Dhiman brings over 20 years of experience in the asset management industry, with a strong track record across business strategy, distribution, marketing, channel development and product initiatives. Over the course of his career, he has worked across leading asset management companies, gaining experience in building businesses, strengthening distribution ecosystems and developing investor-focused propositions.
Global markets | World stocks fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street
- In early European trading, the CAC 40 in Paris lost 0.4% to 7,836.77, while Britain's FTSE 100 shed 0.1% to 10,532.87.
- In Germany, the DAX lost 0.4% to 25,338.97.
- In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.9% to 70,035.71, while the Kospi in South Korea dropped 2% to 6,803.90.
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.6% to 24,130.50 and Taiwan's Taiex was nearly unchanged.
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty IT index declines
HCL Technologies, Infosys, and Wipro lead the losses for Nifty IT.
Stock Market Live Updates: Top gainers at this hour
PVR Inox, DSJ Keep Learning, Aegis Logistics, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, and IGL are among the top gainers at this hour.
Price as on 02.12.05 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Global markets | European shares, euro fall as energy shock, fiscal worries bite
European stocks and the euro dropped on Wednesday as oil prices rose above $100 amid renewed Middle East tensions while fiscal concerns continued to weigh on sentiment. MSCI's main world stocks index fell 0.28%, while Europe's STOXX 600 was down 0.45%.
Stock Market Live Updates: Volatility Index India VIX rises 3%
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Realty declines over 1.5%
Brigade Enterprises, Aditya Birla Real Estate, and Prestige Estates Projects lead the losses for Nifty Realty.
Stock Market Live Updates: Inox Green Energy completes payment of transfer of wind O&M arm of WWIL worth Rs 550 crore
- The payment has been made through Inox Green's subsidiary Vibhav Energy Pvt Ltd (VEPL) pursuant to the Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) executed between VEPL and Wind World India Ltd (WWIL).
- The O&M business of WWIL will be transferred to VEPL as a going concern, as per the terms of the BTA and the resolution plan approved by the NCLT.
- Inox Green will own 75% stake in VEPL post completion of the transfer and the implementation of the resolution plan, enabling line-by-line consolidation of the transferred business' financials.
Price as on 01.48.43 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market Live Updates: Tata Motors PV, Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, auto stocks drop up to 3% as RBI signals rate cuts are ‘off the table’
Shares of automobile manufacturers Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hyundai Motor India, among others, declined up to 3% amid sharp selling pressure after the RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its policy stance to ‘calibrated tightening’. Read more
Price as on 01.42.47 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Metal and Nifty Auto are the top losers among sectoral indices
FMCG, cement, IT and realty stocks also face losses.
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Auto declines over 1.5%
Tube Investments of India, Ashok Leyland, Bajaj Auto lead the losses for Nifty Auto.
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Metal falls over 2%
NALCO, Adani Ent, JSW Steel lead the losses for Nifty Metal.
Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex falls 500 pts
Sensex slumps 500 points to 72,567. Metal, auto stocks decline further.
Forex update | Rupee tumbles to 5-month low, down 8% YTD, becoming the worst performing asian currency
RBI Gov said, "We will ensure that rupee stabilises and finds it value. We will support rupee in orderly movement in finding its correct value. We will ensure there's no excessive volatility."
Forex update | Rupee falls 22 paise to 96.57 against US dollar post RBI rate increase
Stock Market Live Updates: Top losers at this hour
Raymond, Green Asia Impex, GE Power India, Future Lifestyle Fashions, and Greaves Cotton are among the top losers at this hour.
Price as on 01.15.34 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market Live Updates: RBI hikes rate, but analysts see shift to ‘calibrated tightening’ as bigger takeaway. How can this impact markets?
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday announced the central bank’s first rate hike in nearly four years, but analysts said the shift towards “calibrated tightening” amid a challenging global geopolitical environment was the bigger takeaway, as the rate increase had already been priced in. Read more
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates | Nifty earnings seen rising 27%, strongest growth in 17 quarters in Q2: Motilal Oswal
The upcoming Q2FY27 earnings season is expected to mark a sharp improvement in corporate profitability, with aggregate earnings of Nifty 50 companies projected to grow 27% year-on-year (YoY), the strongest growth in 17 quarters, domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal said ahead of the results. Read more
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Futures & Options: Most active Nifty CALL contracts
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Futures & Options: Most active Nifty PUT contracts
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Top movers so far
Price as on 12.20.48 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market Live Updates: Global Markets Updates
- S&P 500 futures were little changed as of 6:50 a.m. London time
- Nasdaq 100 futures were little changed
- The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.7%
- The MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell 0.6%
- Japan’s Topix fell 0.4%
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.5%
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.6%
AMFI Reshuffle: 6 midcap stocks that may get upgraded to largecap
Six midcap stocks could move into the largecap segment in AMFI’s H1 CY27 semi-annual reclassification, according to a prediction by Nuvama Institutional Equities. Check list
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty sectoral indices watch
Sectoral trends remained mixed, with PSU banks leading the gains, followed by media, private banks and other financial stocks. On the downside, auto and metal stocks faced the steepest selling pressure, while consumer durables, FMCG and realty also declined. IT, pharma, oil and gas, cement and healthcare stocks remained under pressure, reflecting broad-based weakness across several key sectors.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Top gainers at this hour
Price as on 11.31.07 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Best midcap mutual funds to invest in October 2026
Many mutual fund investors are worried about the valuations in the midcap space, as they witnessed a robust rally in the longer term. Investors made handsome returns on their investments in midcap funds. Read more
Forex Updates | Indian rupee extends decline, weakens past 96.50 per U.S. dollar for first time since July 24
RBI MPC | Nifty Live: RBI hikes MSF and SDF rates to 5.75% and 5.25% respectively
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: PSU bank stocks rally after RBI's first rate hike in nearly 4 years
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex recovers over 300 points from day's low
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Bank turns positive, surges 500 points from day's low after RBI rate hike
RBI MPC: RBI raises FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1%
Real GDP growth for FY27 is projected at 7.1%, with Q2, Q3 and Q4 growth seen at 7.2%, 6.9% and 6.8%, respectively. The RBI raised its growth forecast by 40 basis points, citing resilient economic activity despite ongoing headwinds. Growth for Q1FY28 is projected at 7.1%, with risks evenly balanced, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.
RBI MPC | RBI Rate Hike | Nifty Live: Rate cuts are off the table in near term (RBI Guv)
RBI MPC | RBI Rate Hike | Nifty Live: FY27 core inflation estimate raised to 4.4% from 4.3% earlier
The RBI has raised its FY27 core inflation estimate to 4.4% from 4.3% earlier, indicating slightly higher underlying price pressures than previously projected.
RBI MPC | RBI Rate Hike | Nifty Live: Policy stance changes from 'calibrated tightening' from 'neutral' (RBI Guv)
RBI MPC | RBI Rate Hike | Nifty Live: RBI MPC raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%, first hike in nearly 4 years
RBI MPC | RBI Rate Hike | Nifty Live: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra begins MPC speech
Commodities Market Updates | Gold rates in physical markets
Gold Price today in Delhi
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Delhi stand at Rs 1,10,288/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,304/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Mumbai
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Mumbai stand at Rs 1,09,688/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,184/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Chennai
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Chennai stand at Rs 1,09,272/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,19,208/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Hyderabad
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Hyderabad stand at Rs 1,10,168/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,184/8 grams.
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Delhi stand at Rs 1,10,288/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,304/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Mumbai
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Mumbai stand at Rs 1,09,688/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,184/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Chennai
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Chennai stand at Rs 1,09,272/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,19,208/8 grams.
Gold Price today in Hyderabad
Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Hyderabad stand at Rs 1,10,168/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,20,184/8 grams.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty Bank slides up to 450 points ahead of RBI MPC decision
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex drops over 500 points
RBI MPC | Sensex Today | Nifty Live: RBI to hike repo rate by 25 bps? These rate sensitive sectors will be in focus on Wednesday
The RBI’s policy decision will keep banks, NBFCs, realty and auto stocks in focus, with the central bank widely expected to raise the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%. Markets will closely track its inflation outlook and future rate guidance, particularly as elevated crude prices pose risks to inflation and the current account deficit. Read more
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty sectoral indices watch
Indian sectoral indices traded broadly lower, with auto, metal, consumer durables and FMCG stocks facing notable selling pressure. IT, PSU banks, private banks and realty indices also declined.
Media was the sole sectoral gainer, while pharma and healthcare stocks remained relatively resilient.
Overall, market breadth was weak, reflecting broad-based selling across most major sectors during morning trade.
Media was the sole sectoral gainer, while pharma and healthcare stocks remained relatively resilient.
Overall, market breadth was weak, reflecting broad-based selling across most major sectors during morning trade.
Stock Market Live Updates: Global Markets Updates
- S&P 500 futures were little changed as of 11:56 a.m. Tokyo time
- Nikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 0.7%
- Japan’s Topix fell 0.6%
- Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed
- Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7%
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.7%
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Volatility index India VIX jumps up to 4%
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Top losers at market opening
Price as on 09.19.58 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Opening Bell: Sensex falls over 450 pts ahead of RBI MPC decision, Nifty below 22,650; Titan, Adani Ent drop up to 3%
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Trent surges 13% to 2-year high after strong Q2 update
Shares of Tata Group retailer Trent surged nearly 13% to a two-year high on Tuesday, marking their biggest single-day gain since August 2024. The rally followed a strong second-quarter business update that triggered a flurry of bullish calls from brokerages.
The stock touched its daily upper circuit limit of 10% at ₹2,832 on the BSE during the session. Trent reported a 23% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue from operations to ₹5,788 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with ₹4,724 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
The stock touched its daily upper circuit limit of 10% at ₹2,832 on the BSE during the session. Trent reported a 23% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue from operations to ₹5,788 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with ₹4,724 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty 50 companies likely to log strong double-digit growth in Q2
Aggregate revenue and net profit of Nifty 50 companies are expected to grow at a double-digit pace year-on-year in the September quarter, driven by select companies in the automobile, banking and finance, metals, and oil and gas sectors. According to ETIG estimates, revenue is likely to rise 19.9%, while net profit is projected to increase 22.3%. The growth will also be aided by a relatively low base, with revenue and profit having risen 9% and 8.4%, respectively, in the year-ago quarter.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Bank stocks lift Indian markets as crude prices ease, RBI decision eyed
Indian equities extended their gains for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, buoyed by easing oil prices, reports of higher supplies and favourable macroeconomic cues. Banking stocks led the rally, lifting both benchmark indices.
The Sensex rose 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to close at 73,067.81, while the Nifty 50 advanced 220.35 points, or 0.9%, to settle at 22,776.10.
The Sensex rose 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to close at 73,067.81, while the Nifty 50 advanced 220.35 points, or 0.9%, to settle at 22,776.10.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Jefferies favours Indian largecap stocks amid rising bond yields
Foreign brokerage Jefferies has recommended raising exposure to Indian large-cap stocks, citing their improving relative valuations amid pressure on equities from rising bond yields. The brokerage has added Kotak Mahindra Bank and Welspun Corp to its model portfolio, increased the weight of Reliance Industries and reduced exposure to interest-rate-sensitive sectors.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: September demat account additions fall to 2.89 million amid market selloff
Demat account openings fell 11.5% month-on-month to 2.89 million in September, as the stock market’s steepest monthly decline in five months prompted investors to turn cautious. The monthly addition was the lowest in six months. However, more than 9.04 million accounts were opened during the September quarter, marking the highest quarterly addition in seven quarters.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Dollar stays weak as markets await Fed minutes, policy signals
The US dollar remained under pressure on Wednesday as easing stress in European bond markets offered some relief to investors. Attention shifted to the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes and speeches by policymakers for clues on the possibility of further interest rate hikes and the future direction of monetary policy.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Gold prices steady as investors await Fed meeting minutes
Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest meeting for clues on the outlook for interest rates. The minutes could offer fresh insights into policymakers’ views on inflation, economic growth and the likely path of monetary policy, shaping the outlook for the non-yielding precious metal.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Oil prices rise as storm threat, Saudi attacks offset supply gains
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as investors weighed potential supply disruptions from a storm approaching US oil-producing regions and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against rising Middle East crude supplies. The competing forces left markets balancing fresh geopolitical and weather-related risks against signs of improving supply.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: US stocks rise as oil steadies, treasury yields ease
Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday as stabilising crude prices and easing US Treasury yields offered investors some relief from recent market worries. With pressure from oil and bond markets subsiding, attention is shifting towards the upcoming third-quarter earnings season for fresh cues on corporate growth and the outlook for equities.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Global Market Today: Asian stocks hold near record highs, oil climbs
Asian shares edged higher, holding near record levels, after optimism over the earnings outlook pushed Wall Street benchmarks to fresh all-time highs. Crude oil prices also rose.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks in news: Titan, HCL Tech, Adani Ports and Utkarsh SFB
Titan Company, HCLTech, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and several other stocks are likely to remain in focus on Wednesday following key corporate developments and business updates.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a negative start
GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded lower by 34 points, or 0.15 per cent, at 22,740, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a negative start on Wednesday.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
Indian equities extended their sharp rebound on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 1% each as easing crude oil prices, strong second-quarter business updates and other positive factors lifted investor sentiment for a second straight session after an extended selloff.
The Sensex climbed more than 685 points to close at 73,068, while the Nifty 50 gained over 220 points to end at 22,776.
The rally boosted the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE by nearly Rs 5 lakh crore, taking it close to Rs 474 lakh crore.
The Sensex climbed more than 685 points to close at 73,068, while the Nifty 50 gained over 220 points to end at 22,776.
The rally boosted the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE by nearly Rs 5 lakh crore, taking it close to Rs 474 lakh crore.
Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty on Tuesday
Indian equities extended their rebound for a second straight session on Tuesday, with benchmark indices ending higher as a further drop in crude oil prices eased some of the macroeconomic pressures weighing on investor sentiment.
