Indian benchmark equity indices

October 27, 2026 4:25 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat as pharma, realty stocks shine

Indian benchmark equity indices ended Tuesday's trading session on a muted note, with the Sensex and Nifty closing largely flat amid mixed sectoral trends and a strong rally in broader markets. The Sensex settled at 73,598.87, down 8.08 points, or 0.01 per cent, while the Nifty ended at 22,749.75, lower by 3.45 points, or 0.02 per cent. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the Nifty index managed to close above its 20 DMA and 200 WMA on the daily chart after briefly slippi...

July 21, 2026 4:06 PM

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for 2nd session as IT, PSU bank stocks drag markets

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, dragged down by losses in information technology and public sector banking stocks as investors remained cautious amid continuing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Sensex declined 238.41 points, or 0.31 per cent, to settle at 77,470.11, while the Nifty fell 51 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 24,187.70. Among the Nifty constituents, HDFC Bank, Infosys and State Bank of India emerged as the top ...

July 8, 2026 4:36 PM

Escalating geopolitical risks drive volatility across major market sectors

Indian benchmark equity indices witnessed their sharpest single-day decline in more than three months on Wednesday as escalating tensions in West Asia dampened investor sentiment and sparked a broad-based selloff across sectors. The Sensex plunged 1,677.12 points, or 2.15 per cent, to close at 76,503.60, while the Nifty dropped 516.65 points, or 2.12 per cent, to settle at 23,882.05. The sharp fall came as risk appetite weakened after renewed geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia rattled globa...

July 2, 2026 4:49 PM

Sensex jumps 579 points, Nifty tops 24,175 as easing oil prices lift market mood

Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher on Thursday, supported by a decline in global crude oil prices after encouraging signs emerged from trade talks between the United States and Iran, boosting investor sentiment. The Nifty closed at 24,175.70, gaining 169.85 points, or 0.71 per cent, while the Sensex advanced 579.48 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 77,502.12. Among the top gainers in the Nifty 50 index were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, TCS, Bajaj Finserv, and Wipro....

June 30, 2026 4:28 PM

Nifty, Sensex end lower as IT stocks drag; investors eye US-Iran talks

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Tuesday as weakness in information technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment, while market participants remained cautious ahead of the scheduled US-Iran talks in Doha later in the day. The Nifty declined 80.50 points, or 0.34 per cent, to close at 23,865.75. The Sensex also slipped 249.70 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 76,478.67. Within the Sensex pack, Maruti Suzuki, Titan, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, and Adani Ports were among the lead...

June 24, 2026 4:10 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher as IT, banking stocks lead rally

Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in information technology, banking, financial, and realty stocks. The Sensex climbed 790.54 points, or 1.04 per cent, to close at 76,991.22, while the Nifty advanced 197.55 points, or 0.83 per cent, to settle at 24,021.65. Market sentiment remained positive throughout the session as investors accumulated shares in key sectors, particularly IT and financial services, helping the benchmarks register solid gains...

May 21, 2026 4:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty end flat amid West Asia tension

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Thursday as losses in IT, FMCG and financial stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid continued monitoring of the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The Nifty settled at 23,654.7, slipping 4.3 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18 per cent, to close at 75,183.36. Shares of Bajaj Finance, Infosys and Tech Mahindra emerged among the top laggards on the Sensex. On the Nifty index, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra a...

May 19, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices erased their intra-day gains and closed lower on Tuesday, as weakness in banking, financial and metal stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and continued uncertainty over global capital flows. The Sensex declined 114.19 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 75,200.85. The Nifty settled 31.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, lower at 23,618. Among the major laggards in the Nifty index were Titan ...

May 15, 2026 4:26 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid surge in crude oil price

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday as late-session selling pressure dragged the markets down due to rise in crude oil prices. The benchmark Nifty closed 46.10 points, or 0.19 per cent, lower at 23,643.50, while the Sensex declined 160.73 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 75,237.99. The surge in global crude oil prices further weighed on investor sentiment, especially in energy-sensitive sectors. Among the top laggards on the Nifty index were Hindalco Industries, Eterna...

May 11, 2026 4:08 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday as investor sentiment weakened amid rising concerns over the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on global growth and inflation. At the closing bell, the Nifty was down by 360.3 or 1.49 per cent at 23,815.85, and the Sensex ended 1312.91 points or 1.70 per cent lower at 76,015.28. Weak global cues and fears of prolonged geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment throughout the session. Among the major laggards on the Nifty inde...