Indian equity markets traded higher on Thursday in early deals amid hopes of easing tensions in West Asia after Iran said it was reviewing latest proposal to end the conflict.
At the close, the Sensex fell 733.22 points, or 0.90%, to 80,426.46, while the Nifty ended 236.15 points, or 0.95%, lower at 24,654.70.
At close, the Sensex was down 466.26 points or 0.56% at 82,159.97, and the Nifty was down 124.70 points or 0.49% at 25,202.35.
The stock market on Thursday erased all the intraday losses in the final hour of buying. Indices remained under pressure for the most part of the session.
The Reserve Bank of India’s June 2025 policy surprised markets with its boldness ~ slashing the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent, cutting the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by a substantial 100 basis points, and pivoting its policy stance from accommodative to neutral.
The rise of 10-minute delivery services in India has transformed consumer behaviour, reshaping the way people shop for groceries, medicines, and even hot meals.
Foreign investors have infused Rs 17,425 crore in equity markets last week, data from the depositories said.
India's equity markets, long buoyed by strong economic growth and rising corporate earnings, are now facing a sharp and prolonged correction.
The prices of two popular varieties of potatoes namely “Jyoti” and “Chandramukhi” are substantially high in the retail market with the rates ranging between Rs 35 and Rs 42 a kilogram.
An expo to showcase the pharmaceutical industry’s modernisation, innovation, and sustainability will be held in Greater Noida from November 26 to 28.
