Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) as investors’ sentiment turned cautious ahead of key global central bank policy meetings this week and heavy sell-off across Asian markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 69.86 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 76,765.92. During the day, it hit a high of 76,988.48 and a low of 76,672.77, gyrating 315.71 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 10.60 points, or 0.04%, to end at 23,985.35.

From the Sensex pack, Hindustan Unilever tanked 6.97% after the FMCG major reported a 3.17% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹2,680 crore for the June quarter, mainly on account of exceptional items and higher taxes.

Bharat Electronics, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, and Reliance Industries were also among the laggards. Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Titan were among the major gainers. “The respite in crude oil prices provided relief to markets by easing concerns over inflation and input cost pressures. However, investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of key central bank policy meetings this week, including those of the Fed, BoE (Bank of England), and BoJ (Bank of Japan),” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 2.82% to $85.87 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,688.23 crore on Monday (July 27, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 10.84%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also ended lower. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled marginally higher. “Indian equity markets ended largely flat as a broad selloff across Asian markets weighed on investor sentiment,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Markets in Europe were trading in positive territory. U.S. markets ended on a mixed note. On Monday (July 27, 2026), the Sensex jumped 776.01 points, or 1.02%, to settle at 76,835.78. The Nifty surged 228.50 points, or 0.96%, to end at 23,995.95.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (July 24, 2026), extending the losing streak for the fifth consecutive session, as investors remained cautious owing to rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia and renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs. Fresh foreign fund outflows and selling in HDFC Bank also dented market sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 331.62 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. During the day, it tanked 916.96 points, or 1.20%, to 75,474.43. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 102.15 points, or 0.43%, to end at 23,767.45.

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards. IT services company Infosys declined 1% after it tempered the upper end of its full-year revenue forecast to between 1.5% and 3% amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty. HCL Tech, ITC, Axis Bank and Tata Consultancy Services were among the winners.

“Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a fifth consecutive session as investors remained cautious amid lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) and renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs. Weakness across Asian markets reinforced the risk-off mood, prompting broad-based selling despite signs of easing pressure in energy markets,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.66% to $96.98 per barrel on Friday (July 24, 2026), after surpassing $100 per barrel in the previous session. “Market sentiment is likely to remain under pressure in the near term, as sustained oil prices in a higher range could begin to adversely impact key macroeconomic indicators and growth dynamics.

Washington’s new tariffs on imports added another headwind for export-driven economies, with technology-heavy markets having been hit the most as higher rates weigh on growth and investors are increasingly seeking to diversify their concentrated exposure to other emerging market opportunities,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,999.23 crore on Thursday (July 23, 2026), according to exchange data. In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 5.72%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended lower. Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026).

On Thursday (July 23, 2026), the Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. The Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (July 24, 2026) as crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel mark amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 512.07 points to 75,869.38 during initial deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 153 points to 23,713.60.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Trent were among the major laggards. InterGlobe Aviation slipped over 2% after IndiGo reported a ₹238 crore net loss for the three months ended June, as higher fuel prices and the West Asia conflict resulted in turbulence for the country’s largest airline. InterGlobe Aviation is the parent of IndiGo.

IT services company Infosys declined over 1% after it tempered the upper end of its full-year revenue forecast to between 1.5% and 3% amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and Sun Pharma were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was quoted 0.03% lower at $100.7 per barrel. “The total uncertainty and high volatility in markets continues without any signs of immediate respite. The attack on Saudi tankers by the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea is the main reason for the recent sharp spike in Brent crude to about $100. Such a high price is bound to revive India’s Balance of Payments concerns,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,999.23 crore on Thursday (July 23, 2026), according to exchange data. In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 5.56%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were also trading lower. U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026).

On Thursday (July 23, 2026), the Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. The Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026), extending losses for the fourth straight session, as a sharp jump in crude oil prices due to escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. During the day, it tanked 603.07 points, or 0.78%, to 76,151.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank, State Bank of India and Tata Steel were among the major laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal and Bajaj Finserv were among the winners from the pack. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 4.52% to $98.32 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets extended their decline as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, a sharp rise in crude oil prices and renewed concerns over global AI spending weighed on investor sentiment,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹819.20 crore on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) after a day’s breather, according to exchange data. “With crude oil prices approaching the $100 per barrel amid concerns over further disruptions to global energy supplies, investor sentiment remained subdued as markets reassessed inflation risks and corporate margins,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 4.40%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended higher. Markets in Europe were trading lower. U.S. markets ended in the negative territory on Wednesday (July 22, 2026).

On Wednesday (July 22, 2026), the Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. The Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty edged lower in early deals on Thursday (July 23, 2026) due to surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 230.95 points to 76,521.02 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 57.15 points to 23,937.

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC and Reliance Industries were among the laggards. Trent and Eternal were the only winners from the pack. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 2.27% higher at $96.20 per barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹819.20 crore on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) after a day’s breather, according to exchange data.

“Investor sentiment remain fragile as escalating tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) fuel a fresh surge in global oil prices and weigh on risk appetite,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said. “Markets were rattled after Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers, opening a new front in the regional conflict and raising fears of further disruptions to crude supplies,” Mr. Ponmudi added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 3.15%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were also trading higher, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted lower. U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Wednesday (July 22, 2026).

On Wednesday (July 22, 2026), the Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. The Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1% on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), taking the losses to the third consecutive day, following a sharp spike in crude oil prices and selling in bank stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. During the day, it slumped 828.92 points, or 1%, to 76,641.19. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank were among the major laggards. Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Power Grid, and Titan were among the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 4.68% to $95.27 per barrel.

“Indian equities closed lower as a sharp rise in crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) kept investors firmly in risk-off mode. The benchmark indices faced sustained selling pressure throughout the session, with broad-based declines across most sectors overshadowing an otherwise encouraging start to the first-quarter earnings season,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm.

“Investor attention remained firmly on the macro backdrop as higher crude oil prices and renewed concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceutical imports weighed on sentiment,” he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended higher, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday (July 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). They bought equities worth ₹1,650.16 crore in the previous trade, according to exchange data. On Tuesday (July 21, 2026), Sensex declined 238.41 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 77,470.11. The Nifty edged lower by 50.80 points, or 0.21%, to end at 24,187.70.