Benchmark stock index Sensex tanked 1,045 points while Nifty slid to near 22,230 level on Thursday (October 8, 2026) following heavy selling in rate-sensitive, commodities and FMCG shares amid a sharp spike in crude oil prices and growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions.

Falling for the second day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, to settle at 71,593.24. During the day, it slumped 1,310.95 points, or 1.80%, to 71,327.75.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 371.25 points, or 1.64%, to end at 22,231.80. Nifty hit its 52-week low of 22,179.90 in intra-day trade.

From the 30 Sensex firms, ITC, InterGlobe Aviation, Power Grid, Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports and NTPC were among the major laggards.

Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank and Infosys were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 4.25% to $104.5 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹6,121.37 crore on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), according to exchange data.

The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), its first hike in nearly four years, while signalling that rate cuts are off the table in the near term and that further hikes could follow amid rising inflation, a weak rupee and high crude oil prices.

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI voted unanimously to raise the repo rate, and sprang a surprise with a shift in policy stance to “calibrated tightening” from “neutral”.

“The domestic market continued in its sharp sell-off mode as the ripple effects of hawkish RBI policy weighed on rate-sensitive sectors, effectively resetting near-term valuation multiples. This headwind was further amplified by persistent FII outflows, harder bond yields, and a depreciating INR,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Moreover, volatile crude oil prices hovering stubbornly above the $100 mark continue to be a hurdle for the national economy, he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hang Seng index ended significantly lower.

European markets were quoting in negative territory. U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).

On Wednesday (October 7, 2026), the Sensex fell 429.11 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 72,638.70. The Nifty declined 173.05 points, or 0.76%, to end at 22,603.05.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), extending losses for the third straight day, as firm crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields and foreign fund outflows made investors jittery.

Giving up all intraday gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29 on fag-end selling. During the day, it jumped 533.16 points, or 0.73%, to 73,062.23.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Eternal, Sun Pharma, Titan, Adani Ports, Tata Steel and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, InterGlobe Aviation and Axis Bank were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up 0.54% to $103.1 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹9,980.22 crore on Tuesday (September 29), according to exchange data.

“The relief rally loses its steam with profit booking at the higher levels, followed by a rebound in oil prices. The elevated global bond yields continue to remain a key overhang, limiting the scope for sustained risk-taking. The overall market tone remains cautious; investors continue to monitor the trajectory of crude oil prices, bond yields, inflation expectations, and the potential implications for global monetary policy,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd., said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi ended lower, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled higher.

Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note.

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (September 29).

“Crude oil prices remained relatively stable through the session, offering little fresh direction as uncertainty over the regional conflict and its implications for global energy supplies remained unresolved. This kept the broader market tone measured rather than decisively negative,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

On Tuesday (September 29), the Sensex dropped 242.65 points, or 0.33%, to settle at 72,529.07. The Nifty declined 64.05 points, or 0.28%, to end at 22,716.20.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Monday (September 7, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices, escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities and concerns over a possible U.S. interest rate hike weighed on investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 172.77 points to 76,342.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 63.30 points to 23,832.60.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, and UltraTech Cement were among the major laggards.

Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Electronics, and Larsen & Toubro were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.78% higher at $97 per barrel.

“Friday’s U.S. jobs report came in far stronger than expected, reviving concerns over a possible interest-rate hike, while fresh attacks in the U.S.-Iran conflict are keeping oil prices at elevated levels, posing a key overhang for domestic investor sentiment,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

The next major catalyst comes on Friday (September 4) with the release of U.S. inflation data, which is expected to influence Federal Reserve rate expectations and, consequently, global risk sentiment, he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi jumped 3.36%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.83%. Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was trading lower.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Friday (September 4).

“Crude oil remains the dominant macro driver. WTI continues to trade at elevated levels around $91–92 per barrel as the latest escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz keeps concerns over potential supply disruptions firmly in focus,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,111.94 crore on Friday (September 4), according to exchange data.

On Friday (September 4), the Sensex climbed 362.57 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 76,515.43. The Nifty, however, saw a modest rise of 24.25 points, or 0.10%, to end at 23,897.70.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices amid a lack of a diplomatic resolution following the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dented investor sentiment.

The expiry of the temporary 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire without any meaningful diplomatic breakthrough has renewed concerns over a prolonged disruption to energy supplies, driving crude oil prices higher, an expert said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 325.78 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 76,909.68, registering its fourth day of decline. During the day, it dropped 412.57 points, or 0.53%, to 76,822.89.

In the last four days, the benchmark has lost 1,170.28 points, or 1.49%.

Extending its losses to the seventh day, the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 76.60 points, or 0.32%, to end at 24,078.30. It has tumbled 505.5 points, or 2%, in the last seven sessions.

From the Sensex pack, Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, Hindustan Unilever and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards.

HCL Tech, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Sun Pharma were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.04% to $91.97 per barrel.

“Markets turned cautious ahead of the release of the U.S. FOMC minutes, as investors remained concerned that the Federal Reserve’s battle against inflation may continue. The lack of a diplomatic resolution following the end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire kept crude oil prices and bond yields elevated, strengthening risk-off sentiment,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi tanked 5.80%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also ended significantly lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled marginally higher.

Markets in Europe were trading in negative territory. U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹1,651.53 crore on Tuesday (August 18), according to exchange data.

On Tuesday (August 18), the Sensex was down 492.70 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 77,235.46. The Nifty declined for the sixth day, sliding 132.75 points, or 0.55%, to end at 24,154.90.

Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Friday (May 22, 2026), helped by buying in blue-chip bank shares and a rally in global peers.

Hopes of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations also added to markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 231.99 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 75,415.35. During the day, it surged 627.61 points, or 0.83%, to 75,810.97.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 64.60 points or 0.27% to end at 23,719.30.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major winners.

Sun Pharma, ITC, Power Grid and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards.

“Domestic markets traded with a mild positive bias, supported by buying at lower levels and moderately constructive global cues expecting easing tensions in the Middle East. Globally, the AI investment theme remained the primary driver, while domestically financial stocks led the gains,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 2.3% to $104.7 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended higher.

Markets in Europe were trading in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,891.21 crore in the previous session, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 21, 2026), the 30-share BSE benchmark declined 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to settle at 75,183.36. The Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (January 19, 2026) dragged by blue-chips Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, while sustained foreign fund outflows and global tariff uncertainties also dented investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.69 points to 83,249.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 124.60 points to 25,573.40.

From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank dropped 3% after its consolidated profit for the December quarter declined 2.68% to ₹12,537.98 crore, hit by an RBI-mandated ₹1,283-crore provision for agricultural loans wrongly classified as priority sector advances.

On a standalone basis, the country’s second-largest lender reported an over 4% decline in the October-December profit at ₹12,883 crore.

Reliance Industries dipped over 2% after the company on Friday reported almost a flat net profit of ₹18,645 crore for the third quarter, as a decline in gas production and weakness in its retail business offset gains in other segments.

Sun Pharma, Infosys, Adani Ports and Bharti Airtel were also among the laggards.

However, Tech Mahindra, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹4,346.13 crore on Friday (January 16, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,935.31 crore, according to exchange data.

“Upside is expected to remain capped by persistent FII outflows, global tariff uncertainties and geopolitical concerns, keeping overall risk appetite cautious,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index traded higher, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended marginally lower on Friday (January 16, 2026).

“President Trump’s announcement of fresh tariffs on several European nations, with rates set to rise from 10 per cent to 25 per cent by June unless a Greenland deal is reached, added to global jitters,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.16% to $64.23 per barrel.

On Friday (January 16, 2026), the Sensex climbed 187.64 points or 0.23% to settle at 83,570.35. The Nifty rose 28.75 points or 0.11% to 25,694.35.

Equity benchmark index Nifty hit its lifetime peak before closing 182 points higher on Friday (January 2, 2026) and the BSE Sensex jumped 573 points, powered by strong buying in power, banking and metal stocks.

Unabated capital infusion by domestic institutional investors amid a sharp rally in Asian peers also supported the domestic stock market, traders said.

Charting out a firm trend, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 573.41 points or 0.67% to settle at 85,762.01. During the day, it jumped 623.67 points, or 0.73%, to 85,812.27.

The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 182 points, or 0.70%, to 26,328.55. During the day, it surged 193.45 points, or 0.73%, to reach an all-time peak of 26,340.

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest gainers.

In contrast, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company, Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were the laggards.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,268.60 crore on Thursday (January 1, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,525.89 crore, according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended significantly higher. China’s Shanghai index and Japan’s Nikkei remain closed for a holiday.

Markets in Europe were trading higher.

U.S. markets were closed on Thursday (January 1) for the New Year’s Day holiday.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.36% to $60.63 per barrel.

On Thursday (January 1), the Sensex dipped 32 points or 0.04% to settle at 85,188.60. The Nifty went up marginally by 16.95 points or 0.06% to end at 26,146.55.

Benchmark index Sensex dropped by 367 points in its third straight day of losses on Friday (December 26, 2025) due to foreign fund outflows and lack of any major domestic triggers.

Falling for the third consecutive day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 367.25 points or 0.43% to settle at 85,041.45 in a thin trade. During the day, it tanked 470.88 points or 0.55% to 84,937.82.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 99.80 points or 0.38% to 26,042.30, registering its second day of decline.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal and Sun Pharma were among the biggest laggards.

However, Titan, NTPC, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries and Hindustan Unilever were the gainers.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index settled in positive territory.

Stock markets in Europe and Hong Kong were closed on Friday (December 26).

U.S. markets were closed on Thursday (December 25) for Christmas.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,721.26 crore on Wednesday (December 24), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹2,381.34 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.31% up to $62.43 per barrel.

On Wednesday (December 24), the Sensex dropped by 116.14 points or 0.14% to settle at 85,408.70. The Nifty edged lower by 35.05 points or 0.13% to 26,142.10. The domestic stock markets were closed on Thursday (December 25) for Christmas.