Market’s early rally fizzles out as banking, financial stocks weigh on benchmarks

A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building. File | Photo Credit: ANI Benchmark equity indices surrendered their early gains to slip into the red in mid-session trade on…

Stock markets end higher for second day, led by strong buying in IT firms

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second straight day on Friday (October 16, 2026), driven by strong buying in IT stocks amid firm global trends. The 30-share…

Inflation data, IT earnings, crude oil to steer stock markets this week, say experts

Investors will track September CPI and WPI data, earnings from major IT firms and global cues amid persistent oil price and geopolitical risks. NEW DELHI: Indian stock markets are likely…