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May 1, 2026 6:09 PM

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Asian stock markets largely shut for May Day holiday

Among the major Asian stock market indices, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 0.4 per cent today, while most other markets in the region were closed due to the May Day holiday. In Europe, London’s FTSE 100 was trading over half a per cent down, while markets in Germany and France were shut for Labour Da...

May 1, 2026 4:31 PM

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Indian stock markets remain closed on Maharashtra Day

Indian stock markets remained closed today in observance of Maharashtra Day. Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing, currency derivatives, and interest rate derivatives was shut for the day on both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.   Meanwh...

April 30, 2026 6:57 PM

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Asian stock market indices show mixed trend today

Asian stock market indices showed a mixed trend today. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.4%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 1.3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index shed 1.1%. On the other hand, Singapore’s Straits Times Index gained 1.1%, and China’s Shanghai Composite Index added 0.1%. Major European indi...

April 29, 2026 7:31 PM

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Bullion Market Update: Gold at ₹1.49 Lakh, Silver at ₹2.36 Lakh

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading at 1 lakh 49 thousand 400 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading at 2 lakh 36 thousand 710 rupees per kilogram, a short while ago. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June contract was trading over 0.6 per cent down at 1,49,072 per...

April 29, 2026 5:33 PM

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Share Market: Sensex Gains 609 Points, Nifty Rises 182 Points to Close Higher

Benchmark domestic equity indices rebounded today and closed with gains of 0.8 per cent. The Sensex rose 609 points to close at 77 thousand and 496, while the Nifty advanced 182 points to settle at 24 thousand and 178. However, broader market indices on the National Stock Exchange remained mixed. Th...

April 29, 2026 11:21 AM

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Domestic equity markets open on positive note

Domestic equity markets traded higher today following the reports that the United States may extend its blockade of Iranian ports. The Sensex traded 1.25 per cent, or 982 points, higher at 77,849, hitting an intraday high in early trade, while the Nifty rose 1.20 per cent, or 287 points, to 24,282 w...