Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices and fresh U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

Growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could keep monetary policy tighter for longer are also weighing on risk appetite across emerging markets, an expert said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex ended flat, down 12.99 points, or 0.02%, to settle at 76,944.28. At 3:12 p.m., the benchmark was at the 76,685.48 level, down 271.79 points, but recovered most of the losses during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), which was introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) from August 3 in a phased manner.

During the day, the benchmark dropped 301.15 points, or 0.39%, to 76,656.12.

The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 24.60 points, or 0.10%, to end at 24,055.80 on the weekly expiry day. The Nifty was also down almost 100 points at 23,980.55 at 3:20 p.m..

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Maruti, State Bank of India, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv, Mahindra & Mahindra and Axis Bank were the major laggards.

ITC, HCL Tech, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.03% to $92.33 per barrel.

“Markets are increasingly balancing India’s strong growth momentum against mounting global uncertainties. Better-than-expected GDP growth underscores the resilience of domestic demand and the broader economy.

“However, escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a more hawkish Federal Reserve have renewed concerns about inflation and the prospect of elevated interest rates for an extended period,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

India’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected 7.8% in the April-June quarter, showing resilience in the face of concerns that the war in Iran and resulting global uncertainty could weigh on domestic economic momentum.

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

Markets in Europe were trading in negative territory. U.S. markets ended lower on Monday (August 31).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹7,985.88 crore on Monday, according to exchange data.

On Monday, the Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40%, to settle at 76,957.27. The Nifty dropped 95.25 points, or 0.39%, to end at 24,080.40.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Monday (August 24, 2026), driven by buying in blue-chip stocks HDFC Bank and Infosys amid positive global cues.

However, persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices continue to hamper risk appetite, an expert said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 202.42 points to 77,744.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 55.35 points to 24,309.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC Bank were among the major winners.

Asian Paints, Titan, Power Grid and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.32% lower at $93.14 per barrel.

“West Asia tensions continue to shape the broader market mood. Iran has warned of retaliation against countries participating in the US ‘economic war’, reinforcing concerns that the confrontation could deepen rather than ease in the near term.

“For Indian investors, the prolonged U.S.-Iran standoff and its implications for energy prices remain a key source of uncertainty,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading lower.

U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (August 21).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹542.71 crore on Friday (August 21), according to exchange data.

On Friday, the Sensex ended almost unchanged from the previous close at 77,540.83, up 3.11 points. The Nifty also ended flat, up 20.15 points, or 0.08%, at 24,252.

The rupee settled just 3 paise higher at 95.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (August 12), as hopes of a quick U.S.-Iran agreement and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz faded.

Forex traders said Brent crude is moving towards $90 per barrel amid risk aversion in global markets.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.40 against the greenback and traded in a range of 95.24-95.43 during the session. It eventually settled at 95.33 (provisional), higher by 3 paise from its previous close.

On Tuesday (August 11), the rupee declined 6 paise to settle at 95.36 against the U.S. dollar.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 99.85, up 0.03%, largely on the back of oil-related uncertainty.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 0.07% at $88.97 per barrel in futures trade. According to traders, the U.S. CPI print is a key factor for the USD/INR pair.

A hotter-than-expected CPI would strengthen expectations of a September Fed rate hike, pushing yields and the dollar higher.

“This could put further pressure on the rupee, while a softer reading could ease rate-hike expectations and support the rupee,” CR Forex Advisors MD- Amit Pabari said.

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex declined 187.90 points to settle at 77,966.35, while Nifty dipped 35.75 points to 24,435.95.

Foreign institutional investors purchased ₹258.55 crore worth of equities on a net basis on Tuesday (August 11), according to exchange data.

Meanwhile, Fitch Ratings on Tuesday (August 11) retained India’s sovereign credit rating at ‘BBB-‘ for the 20th year in a row, but flagged risks of pressure on fiscal spending amid youth protest over jobs.

Fitch said despite headwinds from the energy shock due to the West Asia conflict, India’s economy remains strong with a robust growth outlook and solid external finance fundamentals.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded on a mixed note in early trade on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) following the introduction of a new auction mechanism for shares having futures and options (F&O) contracts.

The Closing Auction Session (CAS) in the equity cash segment became operational on Monday (August 3, 2026), introducing a new auction-based mechanism for determining the closing prices of eligible stocks in a move aimed at making the price discovery process more transparent and robust.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 97 points to 78,736.20 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.95 points to 24,600.35.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty on Monday (August 3, 2026) ended with an unusual aberration after stock exchanges introduced the new auction mechanism.

“The 390-point spurt in the Nifty yesterday caused primarily by the new closing auction session (CAS) for determining the closing prices of stocks in the F&O segment is expected to normalise today. The sharp spike in Nifty vis-a-vis Sensex was an aberration caused by the new CAS, and therefore, investors need not attach much importance to this one-day aberration,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

From investor’s perspective, the significant trend is the positive development emerging in the economy and markets, he added.

Extending the winning momentum to the fourth day, the Sensex jumped 544.39 points, or 0.70%, to settle at 78,639.03.

The Nifty climbed 390.70 points, or 1.60%, to end at 24,774.30. From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the major winners.

Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.36% higher at $84.91 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹922.26 crore on Monday (August 3, 2026), according to exchange data.

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

U.S. markets ended sharply higher on Monday (August 3, 2026).

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) on lower crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical worries in West Asia.

Buying in IT stocks also supported the positive trend in the markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 152.7 points to 76,988.48 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 44.95 points to 24,040.90.

From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Tech, Hindustan Unilever and Eternal were among the major gainers.

Bharat Electronics, NTPC, Power Grid and State Bank of India were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.44% lower at $87.09 per barrel.

“Crude oil prices extended their decline as optimism over renewed talks with Iran eased concerns about potential supply disruptions,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

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 9.34%. 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 on a mixed note.

On Monday (July 28, 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 rebounded in early trade on Monday (July 27, 2026) following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing tensions in the West Asia.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 566 points to 76,608.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 153.60 points to 23,923.30.

“Market sentiment has improved meaningfully over the weekend after the U.S. and Iran paused military action, easing fears of an immediate supply disruption. Brent crude has corrected sharply, offering a significant tailwind for India through lower inflation expectations, an improved current account outlook and reduced pressure on the rupee,” Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research, Axis Direct, said.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, Eternal, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finance were among the major gainers.

Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 4% lower at $92.84 per barrel.

“The sharp dip in Brent crude price from $102 four days ago to around $93 this morning is a positive sentiment for the market. If the de-escalation of the West Asia conflict holds and crude price drifts lower, that can sustain a mild rally in the market,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,892.77 crore on Friday (July 25, 2026), according to exchange data.

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

U.S. markets ended mostly higher.

On Friday (July 25, 2026), the Sensex declined 331.62 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. The Nifty dipped 102.15 points, or 0.43%, to end at 23,767.45.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tanked over 1% on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) due to heavy selling pressure in market heavyweights Reliance, Bajaj Finance and M&M amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Besides, ongoing weakness in the rupee and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investors’ sentiment.

Extending its previous day’s decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,065.71 points, or 1.28%, to settle at 82,180.47. During the day, it dropped 1,235.6 points, or 1.48%, to 82,010.58.

The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 353 points, or 1.38%, to end at 25,232.50.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal declined by 4.0%, followed by Bajaj Finance (3.88%), Sun Pharma, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Asian Paints, Mahindra & Mahindra and Bajaj Finserv.

HDFC Bank emerged as the only gainer from the pack.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,262.82 crore on Monday (January 19, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained buyers as they bought stocks worth ₹4,234.30 crore, according to exchange data.

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

Markets in Europe were trading over 1% lower. U.S. markets were closed on Monday (January 19, 2026) for a holiday.

“The aggressive and often unpredictable use of tariffs by the U.S. administration as a foreign policy tool is creating widespread unease among global market participants, triggering sharp volatility across financial markets. This has weighed heavily on risk assets while pushing safe-haven gold and silver prices higher.

“Fresh threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on European nations opposing the U.S. move to take control of Greenland have triggered another bout of global equity selling, with Indian markets also witnessing broad-based pressure,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

The Indian equity market ended today’s session on a decisively negative note, reflecting a combination of weak global cues, cautious investor positioning, and subdued risk appetite, he added.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, went up by 0.09% to $63.91 per barrel.

On Monday (January 19, 2026), the Sensex declined 324.17 points or 0.39% to settle at 83,246.18. The Nifty dropped 108.85 points or 0.42% to 25,585.50.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), extending their previous day’s losses, due to weakness in IT, consumption, and select banking blue-chip stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Besides, persistent foreign fund outflows and fresh tariff-related uncertainties also unnerved investors, traders said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 244.98 points, or 0.29%, to settle at 83,382.71. During the day, it fell 442.49 points or 0.52% to 83,185.20.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 66.70 points, or 0.26%, to 25,665.60.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank and Larsen & Toubro were among the biggest laggards.

On the other hand, Tata Steel, NTPC, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹1,499.81 crore on Tuesday (January 13, 2026), and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,181.78 crore, according to exchange data.

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

Markets in Europe were quoting higher. U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (January 13, 2026).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.99% to $64.82 per barrel.

On Tuesday (January 13, 2026), the Sensex dropped 250.48 points or 0.30% to settle at 83,627.69. The Nifty edged lower by 57.95 points or 0.22% to 25,732.30.