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BSE Sensex

Indian stock markets extend gains for a fifth session as FMCG, realty and metal stocks outperform technology shares.

Indian stock markets open higher as foreign investor buying and corporate earnings support equities despite mixed global cues.

Sensex gained 695 points and Nifty crossed 23,000 after the stock market opened higher on positive global cues and IT buying.

Sensex rose 120 points at the open while Nifty stayed nearly flat as investors tracked crude prices, FII flows and Q2 earnings.

Sensex and Nifty open higher but turn lower in early trade, despite gains in IT stocks. Check key market levels and trends.

Sensex rose 879 points to 72,472 and Nifty gained 289 points to 22,520 as IT stocks rallied and crude oil prices eased.

BSE and NSE will remain closed on October 2 for Gandhi Jayanti, with stock market trading resuming on Monday, October 5.

The Sensex fell nearly 600 points and the Nifty opened below 23,300 as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and inflation concerns pressured Indian markets.

Sensex and Nifty ended higher after three sessions of losses, led by gains in banking and financial stocks.

Sensex and Nifty traded flat as crude oil crossed $100, US yields rose and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.