Commodities Sector

Indian markets ended lower on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 falling 41 points and the Sensex declining 417 points amid sharp expiry-day volatility. Banking stocks gained after the RBI reported $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows, while Solar Industries rallied on acquisition buzz.

Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on September 1, 2026, extending losses for a second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 fell 0.10% to 24,055.80, while the Sensex declined 0.02% to 76,944.28. Renewed US-Iran tensions and Brent crude crossing $91 a barrel pressured banking, auto, realty and pharma stocks, while gains in ITC, IT and telecom counters capped the downside.

Gold and silver prices came under pressure on September 1 after a hawkish Jackson Hole speech revived expectations of a US Fed rate hike. Rising yields and a stronger dollar are weighing on precious metals, even as the long-term debasement trade, central bank buying and supply constraints continue to support the structural outlook.

MCX shares surged over 5% on August 20 amid rising gold and silver prices, regulatory tailwinds and a technical breakout. Here's what is driving the MCX stock rally and the key levels to watch.

Indian stock markets traded lower on August 18, 2026, as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, higher global bond yields and rupee weakness triggered a risk-off mood. Nifty 50 fell to 24,177.20 by 11:30 AM, while investors tracked NSE IPO developments, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscription, ICICI Bank and key corporate updates.

MCX posted a strong Q1 FY27 performance with net profit more than doubling year-on-year to ₹413 crore and revenue rising 88%. Although earnings moderated sequentially after a record March quarter, higher commodity derivatives volumes and growing market participation continue to strengthen the exchange's long-term outlook.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on July 29, 2026, with the Sensex gaining 888.68 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250.20. The rally was driven by sustained buying in IT stocks, positive FII inflows, lower market volatility, and expectations of an unchanged US Federal Reserve interest rate. Infosys led the IT surge, while broad-based gains across FMCG, Metals, Pharma, and Financials boosted overall market sentiment.

Adani Enterprises posted record Q1 FY27 results with EBITDA rising 49% to ₹5,642 crore and revenue growing 50% YoY to ₹33,546 crore. The company saw strong momentum across airports, copper, renewable energy, roads, and data centers, while a one-time exceptional charge resulted in a reported net loss.

Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery on July 27, 2026, ending a five-session losing streak. The Nifty and Sensex gained nearly 1% each, supported by easing US-Iran tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, improved global sentiment, and strong buying in IT, Media, Realty, and Auto stocks. Infosys led the IT rally following leadership transition news and positive brokerage sentiment.

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for the fifth consecutive session as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, weak Wall Street cues, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. IT and Media stocks outperformed, while Auto stocks led the decline.