Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday (October 9, 2026) after two days of sharp decline, led by a rally in TCS and other IT stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 292 points to 71,876.10 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 84.60 points to 22,310.40.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services surged over 4% after reporting a 15% jump in net profit to ₹13,884 crore and pointing to continued growth momentum going forward.

Infosys, ITC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank were also among the gainers.

Eternal, Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.11% to $103 per barrel.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted lower, while Hang Seng index traded higher.

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

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth $12,943.58 crore on Thursday (October 8, 2026), according to exchange data. 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 indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday (October 8, 2026) as growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions persisting for longer, surging crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows dented sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 264.97 points to 72,408.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 87.50 points to 22,507.65.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, ITC, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and InterGlobe Aviation were among the major laggards.

Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.02% higher at $102.2 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹6,121.37 crore on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), according to exchange data.

“The outlook for Indian equities remains cautious after the RBI raised its repo rate to 5.50%, tightening domestic financial conditions at a time when global markets are already contending with elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Tighter domestic financial conditions and a fragile global risk backdrop could keep investors defensive,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), its first hike in nearly four years, while signalling that rate cuts are off the table in the near term and that further hikes could follow amid rising inflation, a weak rupee and high crude oil prices.

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI voted unanimously to raise the repo rate, and sprang a surprise with a shift in policy stance to “calibrated tightening” from “neutral”.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday.

“The key overhang is no longer the RBI’s rate increase alone, but the growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions persisting for longer, potentially keeping pressure on risk appetite and foreign flows. The RBI’s shift to calibrated tightening, followed by Federal Reserve minutes indicating another U.S. rate increase may be required this year, could limit risk appetite,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) after two days of rally amid a spike in crude oil prices and caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision.

The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 460 points to 72,599.05 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 164.80 points to 22,610.85.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Titan, Asian Paints, Bharat Electronics, Maruti, Axis Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the laggards. Bajaj Finance and Bharti Airtel were the gainers.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.01 per cent higher at $101.6 per barrel.

“Brent crude is back above $101, and there are no signs of any reversal in FPI outflows. Domestic liquidity and expectations of good Q2 numbers are supporting the market. The focus of the market today will be on the monetary stance and the message from the RBI Governor,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,961.30 crore on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), according to exchange data.

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the rate decision at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) after the conclusion of the three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday (October 6, 2026).

“Geopolitical risks remain elevated, while crude oil prices have rebounded modestly from recent lows. WTI crude is trading near $90 a barrel, while Brent remains above $100. The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee decision due later today is likely to be the key domestic catalyst,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

On Tuesday (October 6, 2026), the Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81. The Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to end at 22,776.10.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the fourth straight day on Thursday (October 1, 2026) as relentless foreign fund outflows, high bond yields and a fresh spike in crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 570.59 points, or 0.79%, to settle at 71,909.70. During the day, it tanked 1,187.41 points, or 1.63%, to 71,292.88.

The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 198.50 points, or 0.88%, to end at 22,421.95.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, ITC, Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever and Eternal were the major laggards. Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech and HDFC Bank were among the winners.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹10,148.41 crore on Wednesday (September 29, 2026), according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.77% to $100.8 per barrel.

“The market sell-off has been driven largely by external factors, with bond yields reaching multi-year highs and crude oil prices remaining elevated, raising concerns about the economic outlook for 2026–27,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index ended sharply higher.

Markets in Europe were trading lower.

U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday (September 29, 2026).

“A renewed rise in the US 10-year Treasury yield towards 5.34 per cent strengthened the relative appeal of dollar assets and raised the valuation hurdle for emerging-market equities.

“With foreign investors having sold more than Rs 10,000 crore in the previous session, elevated US Treasury yields could sustain foreign selling pressure and weigh further on Indian equities,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a Research Analyst firm, said.

On Wednesday (September 29, 2026), the Sensex declined 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29. The Nifty dropped 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday (October 1, 2026) as relentless foreign fund outflows weighed on investors’ sentiment, although cooling crude oil prices that traded below the $100 per barrel mark cushioned the fall.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 215 points to 72,257.30 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 107.25 points to 22,518.90.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics, Eternal and Asian Paints were the major laggards.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services and Axis Bank were among the winners.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹10,148.41 crore on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), according to exchange data.

“The sustained FII selling became intense during the last two trading days when the FIIs sold equity for a total of Rs 20,128 crore. With the US 10-year bond yield rising further to 5.3 per cent, FIIs may continue to sell. An apparent contradiction in the FII activity is that even while selling through the exchanges, they have been consistently investing through the primary market and also buying expensive mid and smallcaps,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.92% lower at $97.13 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index quoted higher.

U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday.

“The domestic market remains under pressure after extending its decline, with September marking the Nifty’s steepest monthly fall since March. Foreign selling and elevated global borrowing costs continue to weigh on sentiment, although the easing in crude prices and softer US inflation provide some counterweight,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

Brent crude has eased below the $100 mark, offering some relief after the recent surge in energy prices, he added.

On Wednesday (September 30, 2026), the Sensex declined 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29. The Nifty dropped 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices due to uncertainty over the West Asia situation and foreign fund outflows weighed on investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 503 points to 72,260.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 151 points to 22,626.50.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards. Sun Pharma, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.74% higher at $107.1 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets are expected to remain under pressure as elevated crude oil prices and persistent uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict weigh on market sentiment. US President Donald Trump said the US would win the conflict ‘very soon’, while officials are communicating with mediators seeking to end the conflict. However, significant uncertainty remains around the negotiations, keeping concerns over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz elevated,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, a SEBI-registered online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,353.22 crore on Monday (September 28, 2026), according to exchange data.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Monday (September 28, 2026).

On Monday (September 28, 2026), the Sensex tanked 1,124.02 points, or 1.52%, to settle at 72,771.72, the lowest closing level since March 30, 2026. The Nifty dropped 360.25 points, or 1.56%, to end at 22,780.25.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced volatile trends after rebounding in early trade on Friday (September 25, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices, high U.S. bond yields and selling in IT stocks weighed on investors’ sentiment.

After sharp losses in the previous session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 86 points to 73,672.98 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 18.80 points to 23,080.45.

However, the BSE benchmark later quoted 12.95 points down at 73,568.22, and the Nifty dipped 16.75 points to trade at 23,049.40.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid, State Bank of India, HCL Tech, and Bajaj Finance were the major winners.

Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, and NTPC were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.99% lower at $105.5 per barrel.

“Sometimes many negative news come together to spook the markets. This was what happened yesterday when rising U.S. bond yields, spiking crude, and concerns over IRDA’s proposals on insurance commissions spooked the Nifty by 383 points. Even though crude has cooled off a bit, Brent remains high at $106,” V. K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

The U.S. 10-year yield hovering around 5.2% continues to be a strong headwind for equity markets globally and for India elevated crude would remain a big challenge if it remains high for too long, he added.

In Asian markets, Nikkei 225 index quoted in positive territory, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index traded lower.

U.S. 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%, 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 tumbled in early trade on Thursday (September 24, 2026) as crude oil prices surged above the $100 per barrel mark.

Selling in banks, NBFC stocks and weak trends in global markets also dented markets’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 632.68 points to 74,189.55 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 216.15 points to 23,222.55.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance dropped 4.75%, while Bajaj Finserv declined 3.49%.

Axis Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and HDFC Bank were also among the major laggards.

However, Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, and Tata Consultancy Services were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.90% lower but reached above at the $100 per barrel mark to quote at $102.2 per barrel.

“The sharp spike in Brent crude above $102 and the U.S. 10-year bond yield rising to 5.11% will weigh on the market today. So long as these two global headwinds remain, the prospects of a smart recovery in the market appear remote. Today the market’s focus will be on the NSE listing,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

National Stock Exchange (NSE) is making its market debut on Thursday (September 24, 2026). The ₹22,569 crore IPO of NSE received an overall subscription of 5.71 times.

In Asian markets, Nikkei 225 index quoted in positive territory, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index traded lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday (September 23, 2026).

“A rebound in crude oil prices amid renewed uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-Iran diplomatic process, coupled with a rise in U.S. Treasury yields, is likely to prompt some profit-taking after the market’s recent gains. WTI crude is currently trading around $91–92 a barrel, while Brent has climbed back above the $100 mark. Wall Street closed sharply lower, while Asian markets are showing mixed trends in early trade,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹1,617.45 crore on Wednesday (September 23, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Wednesday (September 23, 2026), the Sensex climbed 299.17 points, or 0.40%, to settle at 74,828.25. The Nifty was up 117.80 points, or 0.50%, to end at 23,446.80.