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November 8, 2026 4:20 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower in Diwali Special Trading Session as Banking Stocks Drag

Indian benchmark equity indices ended Sunday's special Muhurat Trading session on a subdued note, with losses in banking and IT stocks weighing on market sentiment at the start of Samvat 2083. The BSE Sensex declined 28.62 points, or 0.04 per cent, ...

November 8, 2026 4:18 PM

Sensex Gains 250 Points, Nifty Rises 40 Points as Muhurat Trading Begins

Indian equity benchmark indices opened in positive territory during the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday, marking a positive start to Samvat 2083, the Hindu financial year. At the opening bell at 2:20 pm, the BSE Sensex gained around 250 po...

November 8, 2026 10:30 AM

FPIs Return to Indian Equity Markets, Invest Rs 38,971 Crore in a Week

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have returned to Indian equity markets, investing Rs 38,971 crore during the week, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The renewed foreign inflows come amid a sharp correction ...

November 7, 2026 4:20 PM

Muhurat trading: Experts favour selective buying, caution against aggressive bets

Investors and traders should adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach during the annual Muhurat trading session on Sunday which marks the beginning of Samvat 2083, as equity benchmark indices approach key resistance levels and limited liquidity coul...

November 7, 2026 3:30 PM

Diwali sales set to cross Rs 7 lakh crore nationwide, Delhi records Rs 1 lakh crore: CAIT

Diwali-related trade across India is expected to exceed Rs 7 lakh crore, while sales in the national capital have crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, amid a surge in festive shopping that peaked on Dhanteras, according to the Confederation of All India...

November 7, 2026 1:11 PM

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector expands manufacturing capacity, investment potential

India's chemicals and petrochemicals sector is expanding its manufacturing capabilities, attracting investments and strengthening its global presence through dedicated industrial parks, research initiatives and infrastructure development. The sector...

November 7, 2026 10:17 AM

Foreign investors pump Rs 45,960 crore this week in Indian stock market

This week marked a complete reversal of roles in the Indians stock market, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) becoming net buyer of an impressive Rs 45,960 crore in all five trading sessions. FIIs extended their buying streak to a second w...

November 6, 2026 5:33 PM

Jitin Prasada’s Hungary visit focuses on boosting trade, investment and technology cooperation with India

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada visited Hungary from November 4 to 6, seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and technology, with a focus on electronics manufa...

November 6, 2026 4:18 PM

Diwali boom: Markets log longest winning streak in 3 years, Nifty ends above 25,000

Indian equity benchmarks extended their winning streak to seven straight trading sessions on Friday, marking the first such run in three years, as heavy buying in banking heavyweights and select earnings-driven stocks lifted market sentiment. The S...

November 6, 2026 3:03 PM

Dhanteras expected to generate over Rs 1 lakh crore in business across India: CAIT

Dhanteras is expected to generate business worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore across the country on Friday, with gold and silver sales alone projected to exceed Rs 60,000 crore, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said. The trade body said fe...