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April 3, 2026 2:07 PM

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Indian stock markets remain closed on account of Good Friday

Indian stock markets remained closed today on account of Good Friday. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency and commodity derivatives segment remained shut for the day on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.  Yesterday, benchma...

April 2, 2026 6:01 PM

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Global crude oil prices climb nearly 7% today

Global crude oil prices climbed nearly 7% today after President Donald Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, stoking fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent crude was trading 7.9% up at 109 US dollars and 15 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 9....

April 2, 2026 5:44 PM

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Most Asian stock indices end in negative territory today

Most Asian stock indices ended in negative territory today. South Korea’s Kospi plunged 4.5%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index lost 2.4%, China's Shanghai Composite index fell over 0.7%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropped 0.7%, and Singapore’s Straits Times index ended nearly 0.6% down. Major European indi...

April 2, 2026 5:36 PM

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Benchmark domestic equity indices rise around 0.2% today

Benchmark domestic equity indices rose around 0.2% today. The Sensex advanced 185 points to close at 73 thousand and 320, while Nifty added 34 points to settle at 22 thousand and 713. However, in the broader market on the National Stock Exchange, the Mid-cap 100 fell nearly 0.3%, while the Small-cap...

April 1, 2026 6:49 PM

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Gold prices rise 1.4% while silver holds steady in Indian market

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading 1.4% up at 153,020 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading flat at 242,310 rupees per kilogram a short while ago.   At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for the June contract was trading almost 1.5% up at 152,957 rupees per 10 grams, and...

April 1, 2026 6:46 PM

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Most Asian stock indices end in positive territory today

Most Asian stock indices ended in positive territory today. South Korea’s Kospi soared over 8.4%. This came after data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources showed South Korean exports in March jumped 48.3% from a year earlier, as robust semiconductor demand helped cushion the economy. ...

April 1, 2026 6:42 PM

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Domestic equity indices soar by 1.5% at start of new financial year

Starting the new financial year on a positive note today, benchmark domestic equity indices surged by around 1.5%. The Sensex soared 1,187 points to close at 73,134, while Nifty rose 348 points to settle at 22,679.    Earlier, markets opened 2.5% higher amid positive global cues. The Sensex and Nift...

April 1, 2026 11:17 AM

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Sensex surges over 1,800 points, Nifty jumps over 2%

Domestic stock markets opened sharply higher today, tracking positive global cues amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. While BSE Sensex began the session up over 1,800 points, or 2.52 per cent, at 73,762, the Nifty-50 opened at 22,899, rising 567 points or 2.54 per cent. Sector-wis...