Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early deals on Thursday (June 4, 2026), tracking weak trends in global markets amid continuing uncertainty in West Asia and relentless foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 229.69 points to 74,139.32 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 66.30 points to 23,339.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards.

Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports and Tech Mahindra were among the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,616.56 crore on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), according to exchange data.

“In the near-term, headwinds are stronger for the market than tailwinds. The continuing uncertainty in West Asia and the big and sustained FPI selling are the strong headwinds which are weighing on the market,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

The bullish undertone of the booming markets in the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Taiwan suggests more FPI selling in India, he added.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.97% lower at $96.86 per barrel.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).

“While the renewal of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has provided some relief to regional risk sentiment, broader concerns remain unresolved. Continued hostilities between the United States and Iran, including reports of retaliatory Iranian actions following recent U.S. strikes, have kept uncertainty elevated and limited any meaningful improvement in global risk appetite,” Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

The absence of tangible progress towards a diplomatic resolution continues to leave markets highly sensitive to geopolitical headlines, particularly given the implications for energy prices and global trade flows, he added.

On Wednesday (June 3, 2026), the Sensex dropped 303.67 points, or 0.41%, to settle at 74,346.17. The Nifty declined 77.95 points, or 0.33%, to end at 23,405.60.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) after a day’s breather, dragged by heavy selling in IT stocks, a fresh spike in crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 303.67 points, or 0.41%, to settle at 74,346.17. During the day, it tanked 1,157.24 points, or 1.55%, to 73,492.60.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 77.95 points, or 0.33% to end at 23,405.60. Benchmark indices had snapped a four-day falling streak to close nearly half a percent higher in the previous session on Tuesday (June 2, 2026).

Among 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services tumbled 8.43%, followed by Tech Mahindra (6.23 %), HCL Tech (5.25%) and Infosys (3.82%). ITC, Eternal, Larsen & Toubro and Bajaj Finance were also among the laggards.

InterGlobe Aviation, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and Trent were among the gainers from the blue-chip pack. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 3% to $98.92 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹8,362.92 crore on Tuesday (June 2, 2026), according to exchange data.

“Indian equities witnessed another highly volatile session today (June 3, 2026). Markets opened under pressure as geopolitical concerns, elevated crude oil prices, and a sharp sell-off in IT stocks weighed on sentiment,” Hariprasad K., Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

The key story of the day was the sharp correction in IT, he said. “After a strong three-day rally, the sector witnessed intense profit booking as investors reassessed global technology growth expectations,” Mr. Hariprasad added.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Trade Representative has proposed slapping 12.5% additional duties on 54 countries, including India, for failing to prohibit the import of goods produced with forced labour.

The action follows investigations launched against 60 countries over what the USTR described as their failure to impose and effectively enforce bans on imports made with forced labour.

“The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labour is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing field,” U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said in a statement.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended higher, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. South Korean markets were closed due to a holiday.

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower. U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Tuesday (June 2, 2026).

On Tuesday (June 2, 2026), the Sensex climbed 382.50 points, or 0.52%, to settle at 74,649.84. The Nifty rose by 100.95 points, or 0.43%, to end at 23,483.55.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) as investors remained concerned over the U.S.–Iran situation, with diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis encountering repeated setbacks.

Persistent foreign fund outflows also hit markets’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 296.19 points to 73,971.30 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 103.30 points to 23,272.25.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro and NTPC were among the biggest laggards.

Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

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

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (June 1, 2026).

“The U.S.–Iran situation remains unresolved, with diplomatic efforts encountering repeated setbacks and no definitive breakthrough yet emerging. The prolonged tensions in the Middle East have kept global risk appetite restrained, prompting investors to adopt a more defensive stance amid concerns over regional stability and the broader implications for energy markets,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the strike on Beirut, following which the Israeli leader “turned his troops around”.

Mr. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday (June 1) evening amid reports that the conversation between the two leaders was “heated” and the U.S. President telling Mr. Netanyahu that he would have been in prison but for his intervention.

The phone calls came after Iran threatened to end the negotiations with the U.S. over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,911.68 crore on Monday (June 1), according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.73% lower at $94.29 per barrel.

“The trend of sustained AI trade, new records for markets in U.S., South Korea and Taiwan, sustained FPI selling in India and India’s underperformance are continuing with no immediate signs of reversal,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

On Monday (June 1, 2026), the Sensex dropped 508.40 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 74,267.34. Falling for the fourth consecutive day, the Nifty edged lower by 165.15 points, or 0.70%, to end at 23,382.60.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday (June 1, 2026) driven by strong buying in blue-chips and tracking positive cues from the Asian markets following a sharp selloff in the previous trading session.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex climbed 206.16 points to 74,981.90 in early deals. The 50-share National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Nifty went up by 42.65 points to 23,604.80.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and HCL Tech were among the major gainers. Sun Pharma, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading higher, while Shanghai’s Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite index quoted lower. U.S. markets ended in the positive territory on Friday (May 29, 2026). Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.23% higher at $93.15 per barrel.

Investors will continue to monitor crude oil prices, which have moved higher amid uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research, Axis Direct, said. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹21,105.86 crore on Friday (May 29, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (May 29, 2026), the Sensex tumbled 1,092.06 points, or 1.44%, to settle at 74,775.74. The Nifty dived 359.40 points, or 1.50%, to end at 23,547.75.

Equity benchmark indices ended lower in a volatile day of trade on Thursday (May 21, 2026), surrendering their early gains, amid profit-taking in blue-chip stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to settle at 75,183.36. During the day, it hit a high of 75,945.79 and a low of 74,996.78, gyrating 949.01 points.

The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Tech Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the major laggards.

InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Bharat Electronics and Adani Ports were among the winners.

“Indian equity markets witnessed another volatile session today, with benchmark indices surrendering their strong opening gains as positive global cues collided with persistent macroeconomic concerns and strong resistance at higher levels,” Hariprasad K., Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.71% to $104.3 per barrel level.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index ended higher. The Kospi surged over 8%.

Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended lower.

Markets in Europe were trading in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended significantly higher on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,597.35 crore on Wednesday (May 20, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Wednesday (May 20, 2026), the 30-share BSE benchmark climbed 117.54 points, or 0.16%, to settle at 75,318.39. The Nifty edged higher by 41 points, or 0.17%, to end at 23,659.

The benchmark Nifty 50 closed flat even as the oil prices soared to $110 a barrel and rupee depreciated to ₹96.2 a dollar, on Monday (May 18, 2026).

The head line numbers show a marginal 0.03% increase in Nifty closing at 23,649.95 points. To be sure, the investors sold massively, pulling the index by 1.18% by 10:00 a.m. The selling however was compensated by buying as IT sector stocks had become cheaper, making it the only sectoral index that gained more than 2.4% at closing. Of all the 21 sectoral indices 13, declined with some of them dipping more than 1.9%. The top five stocks on Nifty 50 were concentrated to two sectors, banking and technology. 

Further, nearly 70% of the 3414 stocks that traded, declined.

The flat headline index number hence had masked the underlying negative sentiment in the market, which is an outcome of still high oil prices, delay in peace talks between Iran and U.S. , and depreciating rupee. 

“A meaningful breakthrough in diplomatic negotiations with Iran—especially regarding uranium stockpiles and sanctions—remains critical for reducing volatility and enabling a decisive upward move in the market” said Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday (May 15, 2026), supported by buying in IT stocks and firm trends in the U.S. markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 451.46 points, or 0.60%, to 75,850.18 in morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 143.25 points, or 0.60%, to 23,832.85.

Among the major gainers from the Sensex pack were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki India.

On the other hand, Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, Eternal, Bharat Electronics Limited, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Trent and Asian Paints were the laggards.

Shares of oil marketing companies dropped more than 2% after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by ₹3 per litre each on Friday (May 15, 2026), the first rate increase in more than four years, amid mounting losses of fuel retailers owing to surging global crude prices.

“The decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel by ₹3 per litre and CNG by ₹2 per kg indicate that the government is playing it safe through small increases, perhaps stage by stage, without triggering a sharp spike in cost-push inflation. This is a welcome step,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose more than 1% to $107.01 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI benchmark, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng traded lower, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted in the green. U.S. markets ended nearly 1% higher in overnight deals on Thursday (May 14, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹187.46 crore on Thursday (May 14, 2026), and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks for ₹684.33 crore, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 14, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 789.74 points to close at 75,398.72. Extending gains to the second day, the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 277 points to finish at 23,689.60.

Equity benchmark indices tumbled in early trade on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) amid rising crude oil prices as uncertainty surrounding the West Asia conflict clouded markets’ confidence. Unabated foreign fund outflows also dragged the markets lower.

The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 525.44 points to 75,489.84 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 164.5 points to 23,651.35.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. Bharti Airtel and NTPC were the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.93% higher at $105.2 per barrel.

“The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict continues to weigh on global sentiment, keeping risk appetite subdued across financial markets and resulting in heightened headline-driven volatility across equities and commodities. Investors remain wary as uncertainty surrounding the duration and potential outcome of the conflict continues to cloud market confidence,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (May 11, 2026) said the ceasefire with Iran was at its “weakest” and on “massive life support”, a day after he rejected Tehran’s proposal to end the months-long war as “totally unacceptable”.

“It is at its weakest… After reading that piece of garbage they sent us… It’s on life support, massive life support,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the Oval Office in response to a question on the ceasefire with Iran in the wake of the rejection of the peace proposal.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹8,437.56 crore on Monday (May 11, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index were trading lower, while Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted higher. U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (May 11, 2026).

On Monday (May 11, 2026), the BSE benchmark tanked 1,312.91 points or 1.70% to settle at 76,015.28. The Nifty dropped 360.30 points or 1.49% to end at 23,815.85.