Nifty End Lower

August 24, 2026 4:21 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as Iran-Hormuz tensions weigh on investor sentiment

The benchmark indices ended lower on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment after Iran threatened to seize vessels and alter transit rules for the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the US announcement of sanctions against Tehran. The Sensex declined 171.72 points, or 0.22 per cent, to settle at 77,369.11, while the Nifty fell 32.95 points, or 0.14 per cent, to close at 24,219.05. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said the 24300 region remains the crucial resi...

June 11, 2026 4:24 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid rising West Asia tensions; IT stocks drag indices down

Indian equity benchmark indices ended a volatile trading session lower on Thursday as investor sentiment weakened amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia following fresh military action by the United States against Iran. The Nifty closed 53.35 points, or 0.23 per cent, lower at 23,161.60, while the Sensex declined 150.63 points, or 0.20 per cent, to settle at 73,832.55. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 23,300-23,400 zone now acts as an important immediate...

June 3, 2026 4:52 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower as IT stocks drag markets

Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower on Wednesday, although they recovered a significant portion of intra-day losses supported by gains in PSU bank and financial stocks. Markets witnessed sharp volatility during the session, with heavy selling pressure in information technology stocks weighing on investor sentiment. However, buying in PSU banks, private banks, and healthcare stocks helped the indices trim losses from the day’s low. The Nifty closed 77.95 points or 0.33 per cent lower...

April 30, 2026 5:38 PM

Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Global Pressure, Crude Volatility

Indian benchmark indices closed Thursday’s volatile session with sharp losses, weighed down by global cues and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. The BSE Sensex fell 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to close at 23,997.55. Broader markets mirrored the weakness. The Nifty Midcap index slipped 0.98 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap index edged 0.48 per cent lower. Sectorally, trends were mixed. Defensive pock...