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Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the top ten most-valued firms losing over Rs 2 lakh crore. Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries bore the brunt of this decline, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weak IT sector commentary. The broader market also saw substantial drops in benchmark indices.

Dalal Street concluded the holiday-shortened week with gains, as the combined market valuation of India's top 10 firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore, led by Reliance Industries. Despite a volatile trading environment and mixed global cues, investor sentiment remained resilient, with the BSE Sensex rising 0.32%.

Stock market today: The BSE Sensex, comprising 30 stocks, advanced 355.90 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 77,269.40. During the session, it had surged as much as 997.25 points, or 1.29 per cent, reaching an intraday high of 77,910.75.

India’s auto boom is back — but not for everyone. As SUVs surge and profits rise, entry-level cars are being left behind.

Indian markets concluded the week on a positive note, with the combined market value of the top ten companies surging by over Rs 1.87 lakh crore. Bharti Airtel emerged as the leading gainer, adding Rs 58,831 crore to its valuation. This uptrend was supported by easing geopolitical tensions and a positive risk sentiment.

TCS has extended 25,000 job offers to fresh graduates for FY27, with future hiring contingent on market demand. The IT giant, which hired 44,000 freshers last year, is maintaining its delivery model and focusing on project needs. CEO Krithivasan described the demand pipeline as stable, with early signs of recovery in client spending across various sectors.

India’s passenger vehicle market ended March 2026 on a firm footing, with the top 10 models recording a combined 1,76,586 units, up 11.72 per cent year-on-year from 1,58,063 units in March 2025. The growth reflects steady demand across hatchbacks, compact sedans and SUVs despite rising competition and changing buyer preferences.

Indian equities experienced a weak trend, leading to a combined valuation drop of Rs 64,734.46 crore for six of the top ten most valued companies. Bharti Airtel was the biggest loser, with its market cap falling by Rs 29,993.07 crore. Despite broader market declines, select heavyweights like TCS and Infosys saw gains.

India's top companies faced a significant market capitalisation loss of Rs 1.75 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries bearing the brunt. Broader market indices also tumbled amid global uncertainties and Middle East tensions. While most major firms saw their valuations shrink, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys managed to post gains.

US President Trump's conflicting statements on the Iran conflict, suggesting both military success and potential escalation, have triggered global market volatility. Indian stocks initially plunged but recovered, while oil prices surged, impacting nations like Nepal and Bhutan. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies also saw significant declines amid heightened uncertainty.

Dalal Street experienced a significant market capitalisation erosion of over Rs 1 lakh crore for five top firms last week, with HDFC Bank bearing the brunt. Despite initial gains, selling pressure in later sessions led to a muted market close, reflecting participant caution.

Stock market today: In a highly volatile trading session, the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 325.72 points, or 0.44 percent, to close at 74,532.96. During the day, it had surged as much as 1,079.15 points, or 1.45 percent, to touch 75,286.39.

Indian markets witnessed a sharp sell-off last week, with the top 10 companies losing a staggering Rs 4.48 lakh crore. Rising crude oil prices and escalating global tensions fueled inflation fears, impacting major firms like SBI and HDFC Bank the most. Despite the downturn, Reliance Industries retained its top valuation spot.

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn last week, with the top ten most valuable companies collectively shedding over Rs 2.8 lakh crore. Escalating geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices impacted investor sentiment, leading to broad-based selling. State Bank of India saw the steepest decline, while only Reliance Industries and Infosys managed to post gains.

Major cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure are exploring rerouting data center workloads from West Asia to India and Singapore due to recent geopolitical disruptions. Drone strikes impacted AWS data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, causing service outages. This temporary shift could spur long-term investment in India's growing data center capacity.