Benchmark equity indices

September 8, 2026 4:22 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as rising oil prices weigh on markets

Benchmark equity indices declined for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, ending at their lowest levels since mid-June, as rising oil prices amid persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share Sensex fell 555.23 points, or 0.73 per cent, to close at 75,577.58. The broader Nifty declined 144.05 points, or 0.61 per cent, to settle at 23,635.10. Banking and financial stocks were among the major drags on the benchmark indices. SBI Life Insurance Company, ICICI...

August 31, 2026 10:22 AM

Stock markets decline in early trade amid renewed tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday as renewed tensions in West Asia triggered a rebound in crude oil prices. Weak trends in the global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment during the initial trading, market analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 226.60 points to 77,028.56 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 120.40 points to 24,053.55. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, InterGlobe Avia...

August 28, 2026 4:32 PM

Stock markets rebound ending 2-day losing streak on buying in IT firms; Sensex jumps 331 pts

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday after two days of losses and ended higher, tracking buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 330.92 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 77,264.51. During the day, it jumped 424.38 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 77,357.97. The 50-share NSE Nifty settled 84.80 points, or 0.35 per cent, higher at 24,175.65. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra...

August 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Sensex rises 193 points, Nifty gains as IT stocks drive early trade

The benchmark equity indices opened higher on Friday, supported by gains in information technology stocks, while investors remained cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium. During early trade, the Sensex was trading 193.02 points, or 0.25 per cent, higher at 77,126.61, while the Nifty gained 33.80 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 24,124.65. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the maximum Put open interest is concentrated...

August 24, 2026 10:22 AM

Stock markets rise in early trade on buying in blue-chips

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Monday, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues. However, persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to hamper risk appetite, an expert said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 202.42 points to 77,744.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 55.35 points to 24,309. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra,...

August 19, 2026 5:06 PM

Nifty extends losing streak to 7th day, Sensex falls for 4th session

Benchmark equity indices extended their losing streaks on Wednesday, with the Nifty declining for the seventh consecutive session and the Sensex falling for the fourth straight day amid weakness across global equity markets. The Nifty declined 76.60 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,078.30, while the Sensex fell 325.78 points, or 0.42 per cent, to close at 76,909.68. With Wednesday’s decline, the Nifty posted its longest losing streak since September 2025. Commenting on Nifty technic...

August 12, 2026 5:06 PM

Stock markets decline for 2nd day amid rising crude oil prices; Tata Group stocks under pressure

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the second day on Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices and selling in Tata Group stocks after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said he will not seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027, weighed on investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 187.90 points, or 0.24 per cent, to settle at 77,966.35. During the day, it tumbled 656.32 points, or 0.83 per cent, to 77,497.93. The 50-share NSE Nifty dip...

August 11, 2026 4:33 PM

Sensex sheds ground, Nifty slips as realty, FMCG and cement stocks weaken

Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in realty, FMCG and cement stocks amid investor caution over signs of an impasse in negotiations between the United States and Iran. The Sensex declined 388.19 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty also ended lower, falling 112.10 points, or 0.46 per cent, to close at 24,471.70. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 24,400 zone now emerges as the immediate support area, and a de...

August 10, 2026 4:29 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid Strait of Hormuz uncertainty

Benchmark equity indices ended marginally higher on Monday after trading in a narrow range for most of the session, as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in select sectors helped markets stay positive despite weakness in PSU banks and FMCG stocks. The Nifty settled 13.15 points, or 0.05 per cent, higher at 24,583.80, while the Sensex advanced 43.27 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 78,542.44. Commenting on Nifty ...

August 7, 2026 4:23 PM

Markets End Lower as Global Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment

The benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday as selling pressure in financial and private banking stocks, coupled with rising geopolitical tensions, weighed on investor sentiment. While the broader market remained relatively resilient, weakness in heavyweight financial stocks pushed the benchmarks into negative territory. The Nifty ended the session down 65.35 points, or 0.27 per cent, at 24,570.65, while the Sensex declined 455.59 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 78,499.17. Comme...