LIVE BLOG16 Jul 2026 | 09:20:48 AM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Benchmark equity indices remained highly volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted to the ongoing June-quarter earnings season. After climbing to an intraday high of 24,220, the market gave up most of its gains amid profit booking in the second half of the session. A weaker rupee and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on sentiment, capping further upside.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Analysts expect the Nifty to remain in a consolidation phase, with the index likely to trade in the 23,800-24,350 range. They see the 24,000-23,950 zone—marked by last Friday's gap area and Monday's low—as a key support level.Global MarketsS&P 500 futures were little changed as of 11:55 a.m. Tokyo timeNikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 2.5%Japan’s Topix fell 1.1%Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.3%Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.7%The Shanghai Composite fell 0.6%Euro Stoxx 50 futures were little changed Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates | Opening Bell: Nifty above 24,100; HDFC Life, HCL Tech rise up to 3%Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates | Opening Bell: Sensex gains over 250 ptsSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Rupee rises 1 paisa to 96.24 against US dollar in early trade.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sprng deal could deliver fresh spark to drive Grasim revenueGrasim Industries' acquisition of Sprng Energy marks a strategic push into India's rapidly expanding solar power sector and is expected to significantly accelerate the growth of its renewable energy business. According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, revenue from the renewable energy segment is projected to jump 382% to ₹4,446 crore by FY28, far outpacing the group's estimated 31% growth in consolidated revenue to ₹53,736 crore.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Softer inflation trips rate hike forecasts, RBI hold more likelyA softer-than-expected inflation trend in the first quarter has led economists to expect the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to keep interest rates unchanged for now. At least two institutions that had earlier projected a rate hike at the August policy meeting have now turned cautious, with the timing of any potential tightening cycle becoming increasingly uncertain.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Protection business boosts HDFC Life, ICICI Pru Life Q1 earningsHDFC Life and ICICI Prudential Life posted strong profit growth in the June quarter, supported by healthy premium collections, resilient value of new business (VNB) margins, and an increasing contribution from high-margin protection products.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: US data surprise eases rate hike fears, also cheers D-StreetIndian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, mirroring gains across Asian markets after softer-than-expected US inflation data boosted optimism that the Federal Reserve could adopt a less aggressive stance on interest rates.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Buoyed by Q1 show, Indian IT shrugs off IBM shockIndian IT stocks displayed resilience on Wednesday despite the sharp overnight selloff in U.S.-listed IBM, as hopes of a recovery in the $280-billion technology services industry and attractive valuations after a prolonged downturn since early 2026 supported domestic outsourcing majors.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Oil Price Today (July 16): Crude oil at $86, rises for 4th day as US-Iran attacks continue. What are experts saying?Oil prices extended their rally for a fourth straight session on Thursday as fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets heightened fears of a wider conflict, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Gold steady as Mideast escalation tempers easing inflation optimismGold prices were little changed on Thursday as easing U.S. inflation data supported expectations of a patient Federal Reserve, but renewed escalation in the Middle East conflict pushed oil prices higher, reviving concerns over energy-driven inflation and potential interest rate hikes.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: US stocks end higher on cool inflation data, strong earningsWall Street advanced on Thursday as softer-than-expected inflation data and a strong start to the second-quarter earnings season boosted investor sentiment.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Dollar near one-month low as cooling inflation curbs Fed hike betsThe U.S. dollar hovered near a one-month low on Thursday after softer-than-expected inflation data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could afford to remain patient on interest rates, although escalating tensions in the Middle East kept inflation risks elevated.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Global Market Today: Asian equities drop led by Kospi, oil extends gainAsian equities fell on Wednesday as renewed selling in semiconductor stocks reignited concerns over the durability of the artificial intelligence-driven rally. Meanwhile, crude oil prices edged higher, adding to investor caution.​Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Stocks in news: Wipro, Jio Financial, HDB Financial, HDFC AMC, SBIShares of Wipro, Jio Financial, HDB Financial, HDFC AMC and SBI will be in focus in Thursday's trade amid key news developments and the announcement of June-quarter results.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a positive startGIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 62 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 24,104, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for a positive start on Thursday.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayThe Indian stock market ended higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains after surrendering most of their intraday advances. The Sensex climbed more than 130 points to settle at 77,185, while the Nifty 50 added over 26 points to close at 24,078. Meanwhile, market volatility eased, with the India VIX declining more than 3% to finish at 13.27.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex, Nifty on WednesdayIndian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended Wednesday's session with modest gains, trimming most of their intraday advances before the close. The benchmark Sensex climbed more than 130 points to settle at 77,185 on Wednesday, while the Nifty 50 advanced over 26 points to close at 24,078. Meanwhile, the India VIX, the market's volatility gauge, declined more than 3% to 13.27, reflecting easing investor anxiety.