Indian equity benchmarks

May 18, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty recover from day’s lows to end flat; IT stocks shine

Indian equity benchmarks erased most of their intra-day losses to end marginally higher on Monday, aided by strong buying in information technology stocks even as investors continued to track developments in West Asia. The benchmark Nifty closed 6.45 points, or 0.03 per cent, higher at 23,649.95, while the Sensex gained 77.05 points, or 0.10 per cent, to settle at 75,315.04. Both indices had traded in negative territory for most of the session before recovering in late trade. Buying in heavywe...

May 12, 2026 4:57 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as US-Iran tensions weigh on market sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses for a second straight session on Tuesday as escalating tensions in West Asia, surging crude oil prices and concerns over the broader economic fallout triggered a sharp selloff across sectors. The 30-share Sensex plunged 1,456.04 points, or 1.92 per cent, to close at 74,559.24, while the Nifty declined 436.3 points, or 1.83 per cent, to settle at 23,379.55. On 30-share index, SBI was the only stock to close in green. Rest all end the session lower....

May 12, 2026 10:13 AM

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid crude spike, geopolitical tension

Indian equity benchmarks traded lower on Tuesday for the second consecutive day in morning trade, with both indices declining around 0.5 per cent amid geopolitical tensions. Sensex declined as much as 0.62 per cent or 474 points to trade at an intraday low of 75,541 in early trade, while Nifty was seen trading at 23,689, down 0.53 per cent or 126 points from the previous close. Sector-wise, IT, chemicals, realty, cement and financial indices were among the top losers, declining by over 2 per c...

May 5, 2026 4:12 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as geopolitical tensions drag markets

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, as rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment, pulling down banking, realty, and oil and gas stocks. The Nifty slipped 86.50 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 24,032.80, while the Sensex declined 251.61 points, or 0.33 per cent, to settle at 77,017.79. The benchmarks erased gains from the previous session as selling pressure intensified through the day. Sectorally, banking, real estate, and oil and gas stocks em...

May 4, 2026 4:09 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid election results volatility

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Monday but pared early gains to close off the day’s highs, as weakness in IT and banking stocks weighed on sentiment amid volatility linked to ongoing election results. The Sensex rose 356 points, or 0.46 per cent, to settle at 77,269.40, while the Nifty gained 121.75 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 24,119.30. Adani Ports led the gainer pack on Sensex followed by Hindustan Unilever, Eternal and Maruti Suzuki India. On the other hand, Bharti Air...

April 29, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty end higher amid global uncertainty

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on the Wednesday but surrendered a large portion of their intra-day gains as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty closed at 24,177.65, up 0.76 per cent or 181.95 points, while the Sensex settled at 77,496.36, gaining 0.79 per cent or 609.45 points. From a technical standpoint, experts said that on the upside, 24,200 remains the first resistance. Market momentum was tempered after Brent crude prices surged over 3...

April 24, 2026 4:05 PM

Sensex, Nifty trade lower as oil spike hits sentiment

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as a surge in crude oil prices rattled investor sentiment amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to stalled US-Iran talks and disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. The Sensex dropped 982.71 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 76,681.29, while the Nifty declined 275.10 points, or 1.14 per cent, to settle at 23,897.95. The sell-off was largely driven by weakness in information technology stocks, which bore the brunt of the decline. Shares of Info...

April 13, 2026 5:43 PM

Nifty, Sensex trim losses amid last leg buying; defence stocks shine

Indian equity benchmarks recovered from their intra-day lows on Monday, helped by buying in defence stocks, even as broader sentiment remained cautious due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Nifty closed 0.86 per cent, or 207.95 points, lower at 23,842.65, while the Sensex ended the session down 0.91 per cent, or 702.68 points, at 76,847.57. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that going ahead, 23,900 is likely to continue acting as immediate resistance, followe...

April 10, 2026 4:03 PM

Sensex Jumps 900 Points on Global Cues, Nifty Crosses 24,000

Indian equity benchmarks resumed their upward momentum on Friday after a brief one-day pause, as investors closely monitored developments in West Asia and assessed their potential impact on global markets. Both the Nifty and the Sensex ended higher, extending their recent gaining streak. At the closing bell, Sensex was up 918.6 points, or 1.20 per cent, to finish the intra-day trading session at 77,550.25. Nifty also followed suit and closed at 24,050.6, up 275.5 points, or 1.16 per cent. Gai...