Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday (September 25, 2026) after value buying in blue-chip banking, oil and gas, and auto shares following recent sharp losses.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 315.20 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 73,895.74 with 19 of its constituents ending higher and 11 down. During the day, it hit a high of 73,968.05 and a low of 73,477.77, gyrating 490.28 points. The index had slid to an over three-month low in the previous session.

The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 77.40 points, or 0.34%, to end at 23,140.50. As many as 34 Nifty stocks advanced, 15 closed lower and one remained unchanged.

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank rose the most, climbing by 2.82%. Mahindra & Mahindra jumped 2.24%, Asian Paints 1.93%, Bajaj Finance 1.21%, HCL Tech 1.17% and Titan 1.01.%

Trent was the biggest loser, dropping by 1.41%. Infosys, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank and Tata Steel were also among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.10% to $105.4 per barrel.

“Selective bargain hunting after the recent pullback helped the market retain a positive bias, though gains remained confined to a narrow trading range. The ability of benchmark indices to sustain above the psychologically important 23,000 level reflects domestic resilience and support from strong domestic liquidity,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Ajit Mishra, SVP – Research, Religare Broking, said, “Markets witnessed a volatile session on Friday and ended with modest gains, recovering partially from the sharp sell-off seen in the previous session.”

The recovery remained measured as investors continued to monitor elevated global yields, crude oil prices and persistent foreign selling, Mishra added.

In Asian markets, Nikkei 225 index ended in positive territory, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. Markets in China and South Korea were closed due to a holiday.

Markets in Europe were trading higher. US markets ended mostly lower on Thursday (September 24, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,027.36 crore on Thursday (September 24, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (September 24, 2026), the Sensex tanked 1,247.71 points, or 1.67 per cent, to settle at 73,580.54. The Nifty dropped 383.70 points, or 1.64%, to end at 23,063.10.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) amid easing crude oil prices, which remained below $100 per barrel, and hopes of a possible de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 299.17 points, or 0.40%, to settle at 74,828.25. During the day, it jumped 444.66 points, or 0.59%, to 74,973.74.

The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 117.80 points, or 0.50%, to end at 23,446.80.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid and Larsen & Toubro were the major winners.

HCLTech, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, edged up 0.35% to $99.60 per barrel.

“Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, with broad-based buying lifting the market as investors assessed signs of a possible de-escalation in West Asia. Globally, hopes of easing tensions in West Asia and WTI crude remaining below USD 90 a barrel provided additional support to risk sentiment,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Adding to the positive domestic backdrop, the Asian Development Bank raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast for India to 7%, reinforcing confidence in the economy’s underlying growth momentum, he said.

“The combination of a more constructive geopolitical backdrop, softer oil prices and stronger domestic growth expectations gave investors greater confidence to extend buying beyond the large-cap segment,” Mr. Ponmudi added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi ended in the positive territory, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower. U.S. markets ended on a mixed note on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).

“A stronger-than-expected September flash PMI reinforced confidence in the resilience of economic activity, indicating that growth remains intact without a corresponding build-up in inflationary pressures,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,809.99 crore on Tuesday (September 22, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Tuesday (September 22, 2026), the Sensex declined 329.91 points, or 0.44%, to settle at 74,529.08. The Nifty dipped 85.30 points, or 0.36%, to end at 23,329.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) despite a positive trend in global markets and easing crude oil prices, dragged by IT, financials and capital goods stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 329.91 points, or 0.44%, to settle at 74,529.08. During the day, it lost 435.28 points, or 0.58%, to 74,423.71.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 85.30 points, or 0.36%, to end at 23,329.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finserv, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Tata Consultancy Services and UltraTech Cement were the major laggards.

Eternal, Interglobe Aviation, Titan and Tata Steel were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.67% to $98.66 per barrel.

“Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, with domestic sentiment remaining weak despite a more supportive global backdrop. Falling crude oil prices and softer global bond yields offered a more supportive backdrop, but the improvement in global conditions failed to translate into gains for Indian equities.

“Broad-based selling across IT, financials and consumer goods kept the domestic benchmarks under pressure,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

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

European markets were trading in positive territory. US markets ended significantly higher on Monday (September 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹576.20 crore on Monday (September 21, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Monday (September 21, 2026), the Sensex jumped 564.03 points, or 0.76%, to settle at 74,858.99. Rising for the fourth day, the Nifty was up 67.90 points, or 0.29%t, to end at 23,414.30.

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 indices fell sharply at the fag-end of trade on Thursday (August 27, 2026), with the Sensex dropping 539 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,100, as selling in blue-chip HDFC Bank and persistent geopolitical uncertainty weighed on market sentiment.

Falling for the second day, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 539.35 points, or 0.70%, to settle at the day’s low of 76,933.59 on the monthly derivatives-expiry day.

Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 116.90 points, or 0.48%, to end at the day’s low of 24,090.85.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, HCL Tech and ITC were the major laggards.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra and Bharat Electronics were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, edged higher by 0.67% to $88.43 per barrel.

“Expiry-led volatility and the lack of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East continue to keep markets range-bound in the near term,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

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

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower.

U.S. markets ended in the negative territory on Wednesday (August 27, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹502.63 crore on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), according to exchange data. The Sensex declined 183.15 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,472.94. The Nifty was down 126.80 points, or 0.52%, to end at 24,207.75.

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.

Benchmark indices ended mixed on Thursday (August 13, 2026), with the Sensex rising nearly 114 points and the Nifty sliding more than 40 points, as elevated crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty made investors cautious.

Fag-end buying helped the BSE Sensex end the session in the positive territory. The 30-share index settled 113.61 points, or 0.15%, higher at 78,079.96. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,119.39 and a low of 77,665.89, gyrating 453.5 points.

The 50-share NSE Nifty was marginally down 40.10 points, or 0.16 %, to end at 24,395.85, registering its third day of decline.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, NTPC, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and Eternal were among the winners.

ICICI Bank, Titan, Reliance Industries, UltraTech Cement and Infosys were among the major laggards.

“Elevated crude oil prices remain a key overhang, with geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East preventing a stronger risk-on move,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.44% to $87.70 per barrel.

“The market continues to exhibit resilience but lacks a strong directional trigger. While expectations of a less restrictive U.S. monetary policy have improved the global investment backdrop, elevated crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty are keeping domestic investors cautious,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a Research Analyst firm, said.

“Until there is greater clarity on energy markets, Indian equities are likely to remain range-bound, with corporate earnings and stock-specific developments continuing to drive market performance,” he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi climbed 3.56% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended 1.16% higher, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. Most of the European markets were trading in positive territory. The U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,002.50 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

On Wednesday, the Sensex declined 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to settle at 77,966.35. The Nifty dipped 35.75 points, or 0.15% to end at 24,435.95.