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Stock Market Today: Key Triggers And News That Will Impact Trading Sessions
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 08:38
Stock Market Today: Key Triggers And News That Will Impact Trading Sessions
- •Indian equity markets are expected to open on a positive note after continuous gains in Sensex and Nifty over the last two weeks.
- •Foreign Institutional Investors turned net buyers after 15 consecutive sessions, purchasing shares worth around 1166 crore rupees.
- •US President Trump has delayed the 100 percent tariff law on India for 60 days, providing major relief regarding oil purchases from Russia.
- •Major banks including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank reported strong second-quarter results with healthy profit growths and improved asset quality.
- •Ultratech and Bajaj Finance are set to release their quarterly earnings today, keeping investor focus high on corporate results.
Key Questions Answered
Indian equity markets extended their gains for the second consecutive session, supported by buying in IT, media, and metal stocks. The Sensex rose by 413.66 points to close at 74,729.27, while the Nifty climbed 148.80 points to finish at 23,146.15.
India received significant relief concerning oil purchases from Russia as US President Trump postponed the 100% tariff law for a period of 60 days.
After 15 consecutive sessions of net selling, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers by purchasing shares worth approximately 1,166 crore rupees. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) broke their prolonged buying streak by selling shares worth 3,661 crore rupees.
