Sensex Opens Marginally Higher

2026-09-25 05:02 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

India’s BSE Sensex edged up around 0.2% to 73,747 on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses, although investors remained cautious amid elevated crude oil prices and global bond yields.

Oil prices remained around $106 a barrel, raising concerns over India’s import bill and inflation outlook.

Investors are also monitoring developments in the Middle East, with US and Iranian negotiators exploring a possible phased route out of the conflict.

Technology stocks remained under pressure as investors assessed the impact of higher US yields and weaker global demand on technology spending.

Financial stocks also remained under pressure following India’s proposed limits on insurance commissions.

PB Fintech plunged 36% on Thursday after the proposal, with its CEO warning it could weigh on its non-life insurance business, spending, and hiring.

Welspun (4.6%), and Kaveri (5.0%) gained, while Infosys (-1.5%), and PB Fintech (-2.3%) fell.

The benchmark is on track for a 0.8% weekly drop.



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Sensex Opens Marginally Higher
India’s BSE Sensex edged up around 0.2% to 73,747 on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses, although investors remained cautious amid elevated crude oil prices and global bond yields. Oil prices remained around $106 a barrel, raising concerns over India’s import bill and inflation outlook. Investors are also monitoring developments in the Middle East, with US and Iranian negotiators exploring a possible phased route out of the conflict. Technology stocks remained under pressure as investors assessed the impact of higher US yields and weaker global demand on technology spending. Financial stocks also remained under pressure following India’s proposed limits on insurance commissions. PB Fintech plunged 36% on Thursday after the proposal, with its CEO warning it could weigh on its non-life insurance business, spending, and hiring. Welspun (4.6%), and Kaveri (5.0%) gained, while Infosys (-1.5%), and PB Fintech (-2.3%) fell. The benchmark is on track for a 0.8% weekly drop.
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