Benchmark stock index Sensex fell nearly 548 points to settle below 72,000 on Monday (October 12, 2026) as selling in banking, FMCG and IT shares weighed on the market amid rate-hike concerns, a spike in crude prices and unabated foreign fund outflows.

Erasing opening gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 547.65 points, or 0.76%, to settle at 71,924.68. During the day, it slumped 796.23 points, or 1%, to 71,676.10.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to end at 22,363.35.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, ITC was the biggest loser, dropping by 3.23%. Tech Mahindra (-3.1 per cent), Hindustan Unilever (-2.1 %), Larsen & Toubro (-1.87%), State Bank of India (-1.78%) and Tata Consultancy Services (-1.67%) were among the major laggards.

Bharat Electronics, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank and HCL Tech were among the major winners.

Analysts said global and domestic macroeconomic concerns continued to weigh on sentiment.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.14% to $105.8 per barrel. Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,568.90 crore on Friday (October 9), according to exchange data.

“Indian markets failed to hold on to early gains as sentiment weakened amid a rise in the 10-year bond yield to a three-year high and continued FII outflows driven by external uncertainties,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Banking stocks led the decline after the RBI raised the daily CRR maintenance requirement to absorb surplus liquidity, Nair added.

Retail inflation rose to 5.54% in September, the highest under the new consumer price index series, mainly due to costlier food items, according to official data released after market hours.

“Amid continued stickiness in commodity prices and rising global yields, we expect the RBI to continue to remain firmly on a path of rate hikes. We see another 2 hikes from the RBI this financial year,” Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head of Research and Economist at Elara Capital.

The broader market advanced, with the BSE SmallCap Select index jumping by 1.65% and MidCap Select index gaining 0.665.

“Indian equities surrendered their early gains on Monday (October 12), ending lower as initial optimism over a sharp recovery in the rupee gave way to concerns over rising bond yields, persistent foreign investor outflows and elevated crude oil prices,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

The rupee soared nearly 1% or 93 paise to close at 95.78 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, driven by RBI measures to bolster the local unit.

The RBI on Saturday (October 10) tightened rules governing forex derivatives trades, aiming to curtail speculative bets against the rupee and asked banks to create a 20% reserve for dollar purchases of over $2 million.

Among BSE sectoral indices, Hospitals were down 2.0%, FMCG 1.34%, PSU Bank 1.05%, IT 0.68%, Telecommunication 0.63%, and Energy 0.53%t.

Housing Finance jumped 1.86%, Capital Goods 1.31%, Realty 0.80%, Auto 0.75%, Consumer Discretionary 0.32% and MidSmall Private Banks Quality Tilt 0.29%.

“Concerns that the RBI’s latest measures to support the rupee could tighten banking-system liquidity weighed on financials, while weakness in index heavyweights including Reliance Industries, ITC and technology stocks accelerated the reversal,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a Research Analyst firm, said.

Elevated global bond yields, escalating geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows continued to act as major headwinds, Ajit Mishra, SVP – research, Religare Broking said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.65%, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also settled lower. Hang Seng index ended marginally higher.

Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended higher on Friday.

On Friday, the Sensex jumped 879.09 points, or 1.23%, to settle at 72,472.33. The Nifty rallied 288.65 points, or 1.30%, to end at 22,520.45.

Published – October 12, 2026 06:08 pm IST

Stock markets bounced back on Friday (October 9, 2026) after two days of sharp decline, with the benchmark Sensex rallying 879 points and the Nifty ending above 22,500, led by a rally in TCS, other IT stocks and easing crude oil prices.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 879.09 points, or 1.23%, to settle at 72,472.33. During the day, it surged 1,075.96 points, or 1.50%, to 72,669.20.

The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 288.65 points, or 1.30%, to end at 22,520.45.

From the 30 Sensex firms, ITC climbed 4.78%, followed by Tata Consultancy Services, which jumped 4.23%.

Tata Consultancy Services reported a 15% jump in net profit for the July-September quarter to ₹13,884 crore and pointed to continued growth momentum going forward.

Adani Ports, Infosys, HCL Tech, Larsen & Toubro and HDFC Bank were also among the major gainers.

Reliance Industries was the only laggard from the blue-chip pack.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.32% to $102.9 per barrel.

“Domestic equities staged a relief rally, supported by value buying and short covering after the recent sharp correction. IT stocks outperformed on the back of a strong start to the Q2 earnings season and rising confidence in AI-driven revenue opportunities,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

Sentiment was aided by easing geopolitical concerns following indications that any potential US military action against Iran is unlikely before the mid-term elections, helping crude prices moderate, he added.

“Indian equities rebounded sharply on Friday, clawing back a substantial portion of the previous session’s losses as bargain buying and improving global cues lifted sentiment. IT stocks led the advance after Tata Consultancy Services reported better-than-expected September quarter results,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

A pullback in crude oil prices provided much-needed macroeconomic relief, easing some of the inflation concerns that had weighed on markets in the previous session, he said. “Reduced fears of an immediate escalation between the US and Iran, alongside some moderation in global bond yields, also helped restore risk appetite,” Ponmudi added.

The BSE MidCap Select index jumped 1.59%, and the SmallCap Select index climbed 0.56%. All BSE sectoral indices ended higher. Focused IT surged 2.96%, IT 2.91%, Hospitals 2.46%, FMCG 2.02%, mid-small private banks quality tilt 1.91%, Services 1.71%, mid-small private banks 1.53%, Insurance 1.45 per cent, PSU banks 1.37% and the private banks index 1.25%.

A total of 2,516 stocks advanced, while 1,867 declined and 227 remained unchanged on the BSE.

On the weekly front, the BSE benchmark index jumped 562.63 points, or 0.78%, and the Nifty was up 98.5 points, or 0.43%.

“Markets staged a strong recovery on Friday, taking a breather after the sharp sell-off in the previous session. On the sectoral front, IT led the recovery, supported by a positive reaction to TCS’ quarterly results, while banking, FMCG and auto also witnessed buying interest. Global cues offered some relief as Brent crude eased from its recent highs,” Ajit Mishra, SVP – research, Religare Broking, said.

Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a Research Analyst firm, said, “Indian equities staged a sharp rebound as easing fears of an immediate US escalation against Iran pulled Brent crude back from levels above $104 a barrel, while bargain hunting followed Thursday’s steep sell-off. Stronger-than-expected support from TCS earnings and broad-based buying across IT, banking and financial stocks helped lift the Nifty 1.30% to 22,520.45.”

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index ended marginally lower, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hang Seng index ended higher. Equity markets were closed in South Korea.

Markets in Europe were trading higher.

US markets ended mostly lower on Thursday (October 8, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 12,943.58 crore on Thursday (October 8, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (October 8, 2026), the Sensex tumbled 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, to settle at 71,593.24. The Nifty dropped 371.25 points, or 1.64%, to end at 22,231.80.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed on Friday (September 18, 2026), as a drop in crude oil prices was overshadowed by weakness in IT stocks and Tata Group counters.

Giving up intraday gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 19.63 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 74,294.96. During the day, it surged 413.85 points, or 0.55%, to 74,728.44.

Rallying for the third day, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed 75.80 points, or 0.33%, higher at 23,346.40.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services tanked 4.33%, Titan 2.11%, Asian Paints 2%, Maruti 1.98%, Tech Mahindra 1.82% and Tata Steel 1.73%.

Adani Ports, Power Grid, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the major winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.35% to $103.4 per barrel.

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

“Indian equities ended on a mixed-to-positive note on Friday (September 18, 2026), as softer crude prices and supportive Asian cues encouraged selective buying. Brent crude’s decline to around $103.3 a barrel offered some relief on concerns over inflation, the rupee and India’s import bill,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

However, weakness in IT stocks and select Tata Group counters, along with liquidity being diverted towards several large IPOs, limited the broader recovery, Mr. Radhakrishnan added.

Markets in Europe were trading lower. U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (September 17, 2026).

The mega ₹22,569-crore initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding on Friday (September 18, 2026), driven by an encouraging response from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

The majority of Tata Group stocks ended lower, including Tata Chemicals, which tanked 11.71% after advancing in the previous session.

Tata Sons plunged into its most serious boardroom crisis since the ouster of Cyrus Mistry after directors voted to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for a further five-year term, prompting Tata Trusts to declare the resolution void and reopen a broader battle over the conglomerate’s future.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,208.76 crore on Thursday (September 17, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (September 17, 2026), the Sensex dipped 21.86 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 74,314.59. The Nifty ended marginally up 53 points, or 0.23%, at 23,270.60.

Published – September 18, 2026 04:44 pm IST

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Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, and UltraTech Cement were among the major laggards.
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Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 362 points on Friday (September 4, 2026), cutting short its four-day losing streak on buying in metal, private banking and oil and gas shares amid gains in global stock markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 362.57 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 76,515.43, with 20 of its constituents ending higher and 10 with losses. The barometer surged as much as 730.28 points, or 0.95%, during the day to hit an intraday high of 76,883.14.

The broader NSE Nifty, however, saw a modest rise of 24.25 points, or 0.10%, to end at 23,897.70. The index traded higher for most of the session and breached the 24,000 level to hit a high of 24,005.75 intraday, up by 132 points. However, it pared gains in the newly introduced Closing Auction Session, settling with modest gains.

Among the Sensex constituents, Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Trent, Adani Ports, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra and Hindustan Unilever were the major gainers.

Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Eternal, Asian Paints, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharmaceuticals, ICICI Bank, Bharat Electronics Ltd and Maruti Suzuki India were among the laggards.

“Indian equities witnessed a relief rally as concerns over an imminent U.S. Fed rate hike eased. However, gains remained capped due to profit booking at higher levels and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Ltd.

On the domestic front, stock- and sector-specific buying remained evident across the broader market, with small-cap indices touching fresh intraday lifetime highs, he said.

“Strong earnings momentum, resilient economic growth, and robust domestic demand continue to underpin investor confidence in the broader market,” Mr. Nair added.

In Asian markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.74%, South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 1.64%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 settled 1.28% higher. Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended 0.30% lower.

Markets in Europe were largely trading flat. U.S. stock markets ended over 1% higher on Thursday (September 3).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.40% to %95.14 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹2,345.87 crore on Thursday (September 3). Domestic Institutional Investors, however, remained net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹4,977.46 crore, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (September 3), the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 417.49 points to close at 76,152.86, while the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 41 points to settle at 23,873.45, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session.

Published – September 04, 2026 05:22 pm IST

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Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday (August 24, 2026) as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices hampered risk appetite.

Investors remained cautious ahead of fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran, experts said.

Despite a positive beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex failed to carry forward the momentum and declined 171.72 points, or 0.22%, to settle at 77,369.11. During the day, it dropped 339.17 points, or 0.43%, to 77,201.66.

The 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 32.95 points, or 0.14%, to end at 24,219.05.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Trent, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Infosys, and Hindustan Unilever were among the major winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 1.68% to $92.80 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets ended lower on Monday, tracking weakness across Asian markets as renewed concerns over the Middle East and selling in banking and financial stocks weighed on investor sentiment,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

“Markets remained cautious ahead of fresh US sanctions, with Washington promising an ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran and its trading partners, while Tehran threatened to halt Gulf oil exports in response, keeping investors wary of further escalation,” he added.

The BSE MidCap Select index dipped 0.11 per cent, while SmallCap Select index was flat and ended marginally higher by 0.06%.

Among sectoral indices, Insurance declined 0.86 per cent, PSU Bank (0.82%), Housing Finance (0.76%), Financial Services (0.39%) and Bankex(0.35%).

Metal climbed 1.38%, Telecommunication jumped 1.05%, Commodities (0.55%), Realty (0.43%) and Oil & Gas (0.34%).

“Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Monday, surrendering their early gains as escalating US-Iran tensions kept investors firmly on the defensive ahead of Washington’s announcement of what it has described as its toughest-ever sanctions package against Tehran,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst 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 ended lower. The Kospi was down 3.12%.

“Caution dominated market sentiment as investors are awaiting fresh sanctions from the US on Iran later today. Brent crude eased on profit-taking but remained above the USD 90/bbl mark, supported by concerns over tighter Iranian oil supplies and ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note. U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (August 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹542.71 crore on Friday (August 21, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (August 21, 2026), 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.

Published – August 24, 2026 05:15 pm IST

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