Benchmark indices ended lower in a choppy trade on Thursday (May 7, 2026), with the Sensex declining 114 points, as investors turned cautious amid unabated foreign fund outflows and rising geopolitical uncertainties.

After facing heavy fluctuations during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 114 points or 0.15% lower at 77,844.52. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,384.70 and a low of 77,713.21, gyrating 671.49 points.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 24,326.65.

From the Sensex firms, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Titan, Sun Pharma and ITC were among the major laggards.

On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Steel were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.23% lower at $99 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets traded largely flat as investors awaited Iran’s response to the US peace proposal. The Nifty consolidated, closing nearly unchanged as markets paused for confirmation before extending the momentum,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,834.90 crore on Wednesday (May 6, 2026), according to exchange data.

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

Markets in Europe were trading lower.

U.S. markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).

“The Indian stock market closed on a slightly cautious note today. Continued FII outflows and subdued global cues weighed on the market. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties also kept investor confidence in check, impacting overall risk appetite,” Gaurav Garg, Research Analyst at Lemonn Markets Desk, said.

On Wednesday (May 6, 2026), the Sensex jumped 940.73 points, or 1.22%, to settle at 77,958.52. The Nifty rallied 298.15 points, or 1.24%, to end at 24,330.95.

Benchmark stock index Sensex rallied nearly 450 points while broader index Nifty closed above 26,000 level on Friday (December 12, 2025) following buying in metal shares and positive global trends.

Rising for the second day, the 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index, Sensex, climbed 449.53 points or 0.53% to settle at 85,267.66. During the day, it jumped 502.69 points or 0.59% to 85,320.82.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index, Nifty, surged 148.40 points or 0.57% to 26,046.95.

Among Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Larsen and Toubro, Maruti and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers.

However, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, ITC and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

“Global risk appetite improved after the U.S. Fed rate cut, boosting liquidity optimism and lifting domestic equities despite the rupee hitting record lows and continued Foreign Institutional Investors outflows. Broader indices are showing buying interest, bouncing back post recent consolidation,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled in positive territory.

European markets were quoting higher. U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Thursday (December 11, 2025).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.05% to $61.25 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,020.94 crore on Thursday (December 11, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,796.07 crore, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (December 11, 2025), the Sensex climbed 426.86 points or 0.51% to settle at 84,818.13. The Nifty went up by 140.55 points or 0.55% to 25,898.55.

Snapping the four-day losing run, benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday (December 4, 2025) on buying in tech and IT shares.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index Sensex edged higher by 158.51 points or 0.19% to settle at 85,265.32. During the day, it rose by 380.4 points or 0.44% to 85,487.21.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index Nifty climbed 47.75 points or 0.18% to 26,033.75. Sensex dropped around 613 points or 0.72% while Nifty shed nearly 230 points or 0.8% in four straight sessions to Wednesday (December 3, 2025).

Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Bharat Electronics and Trent were the major gainers among Sensex scrips. However, Maruti, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Titan were among the laggards.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,206.92 crore on Wednesday (December 3, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹4,730.41 crore, according to exchange data.

“Domestic markets closed flat amid mixed global cues and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy. Early value-driven gains were restrained by a record-low Rupee and persistent FII outflows. However, lowered expectations of an RBI rate cut supported a mild currency rebound, helping indices stabilise towards the close,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index settled lower, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended in positive territory.

Equity markets in Europe were trading higher. The U.S. markets ended higher on Wednesday (December 3, 2025). Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.38% to $62.91 per barrel.

On Wednesday (December 3), the Sensex dipped 31.46 points or 0.04% to settle at 85,106.81. The Nifty skidded 46.20 points or 0.18% to 25,986.

Stock markets closed lower for the third consecutive session on Tuesday (November 25, 2025) with the benchmark Sensex sliding nearly 314 points due to selling in IT and auto shares as foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment.

In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 313.70 points or 0.37% to settle at 84,587.01 with 24 of its constituents closing lower and six with gains. During the day, it fell by 363.98 points or 0.42% to 84,536.73.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 74.70 points or 0.29% to 25,884.80. Nifty has dropped 307 points or over 1% in three sessions since Friday (November 21, 2025) to slip below 26,000 level while Sensex has shed 1,045 points or 1.2% during the period.

Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Trent, Infosys, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, HCL Tech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the major laggards.

However, Bharat Electronics, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Eternal, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries were the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,171.75 crore on Monday (November 24, 2025), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth ₹4,512.87 crore in the previous trade.

“The domestic market witnessed sharp volatility on monthly expiry day, driven by a weakening INR and continued FII outflows. Caution prevailed as investors awaited clarity on a possible rate cut in the upcoming FOMC meeting and progress on the Indo-U.S. trade deal, despite some improving signals,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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

Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note. U.S. markets ended significantly higher on Monday (November 24, 2025).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.69% to $62.93 per barrel.
On Monday (November 24, 2025), the Sensex declined by 331.21 points or 0.39% to settle at 84,900.71. The Nifty fell by 108.65 points or 0.42% to 25,959.50.

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday (October 7, 2025), helped by a rally in blue-chip bank stocks and buying by domestic institutional investors.

The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 136.63 points or 0.17% to settle at 81,926.75 after a see-saw trade. During the day, it jumped 519.44 points or 0.63% to 82,309.56.

The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 30.65 points or 0.12% to 25,108.30.

Among Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel and ICICI Bank were among the major gainers.

However, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, Trent and Infosys were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index settled in positive territory. Markets in China, South Korea were closed for a holiday.

Equity markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note. U.S. markets ended mostly higher.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.15% to $65.37 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹313.77 crore on Monday (October 6, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹5,036.39 crore, according to exchange data.

On Monday (October 6, 2025), the Sensex jumped 582.95 points or 0.72% to settle at 81,790.12, and the Nifty surged 183.40 points or 0.74% to 25,077.65.