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.

Equity markets declined in early trade on Friday (May 8, 2026) as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising oil prices weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Foreign fund outflows and a weak trend in global markets further dented investor sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 353.50 points to 77,491.02 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 109.25 points to 24,225.20.

The BSE benchmark further fell by 536.66 points to 77,331.75, and the Nifty traded 166.95 points down at 24,170.80.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Eternal, Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and HCL Tech were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.19% higher at $101.3 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets are expected to remain cautious and highly sensitive to news flow, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to weigh heavily on investor sentiment despite periodic relief rallies. The latest exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz has further heightened uncertainty,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

The contrast between military confrontation and diplomatic messaging has kept investors on edge, curbing risk appetite and reinforcing a defensive undertone across global financial markets, he added.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (May 7, 2026).

“The deescalation-escalation drama in West Asia continues with crude prices moving down and up in response,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹340.89 crore on Thursday (May 7, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 7, 2026), the BSE benchmark ended 114 points or 0.15% lower at 77,844.52. The Nifty dipped 4.30 points or 0.02% to end at 24,326.65.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Friday (September 19, 2025) after a three-day rally amid profit-taking in blue-chips Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 264.36 points to 82,749.60 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 65 points to 25,358.60.

From the Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra and HCL Tech were among the biggest laggards.

However, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Larsen and Toubro and NTPC were among the gainers.

All Adani group stocks were trading higher during the morning trade.

In a big boost to tycoon Gautam Adani, markets regulator SEBI on Thursday (September 18, 2025) cleared the billionaire and his group of stock manipulation allegations made by U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research, saying fund transfer between group companies did not fall foul of any regulation.

Among group stocks, Adani Total Gas jumped 13.27%, Adani Power surged 8.89%, Adani Green Energy went up by 5.45% and Adani Enterprises climbed 5.23%.

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

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.15% to $67.34 a barrel.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹366.69 crore on Thursday (September 18, 2025), according to exchange data.

On Thursday, the Sensex rallied 320.25 points or 0.39% to settle at 83,013.96. The Nifty climbed 93.35 points or 0.37% to 25,423.60.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Friday (August 8, 2025) amid non-stop foreign fund outflows and tariff-related jitters.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 765.47 points or 0.95% to settle at 79,857.79. During the day, it tumbled 847.42 points or 1.05% to 79,775.84.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 232.85 points or 0.95% to 24,363.30.

From the Sensex firms, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries were among the laggards.

However, NTPC, Titan, Trent, ITC and Bajaj Finserv were the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,997.19 crore on Thursday (August 7, 2025), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DII), however, bought stocks worth ₹10,864.04 crore in the previous trade.

The initial 25% tariffs announced by the U.S. on Indian imports came into effect Thursday (August 7, 2025).

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

European markets were trading mostly in the green.

The U.S. markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday (August 7, 2025).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.59% to $66.82 a barrel.

On Thursday (August 7, 2025), the Sensex edged higher by 79.27 points or 0.10% to settle at 80,623.26. The Nifty went up by 21.95 points or 0.09% to 24,596.15. On Thursday, the Sensex edged higher by 79.27 points or 0.10 per cent to settle at 80,623.26. The Nifty went up by 21.95 points or 0.09 per cent to 24,596.15.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early deals on Monday (July 28, 2025) dragged down by heavy selling pressure in Kotak Mahindra Bank and uncertainty related to the India-US trade deal.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trends in Asian markets also hit investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 369.58 points to 81,093.51 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 104.3 points to 24,732.70.

From the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank tumbled nearly 7% after the company on Saturday reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,472 crore for the June quarter, and flagged stress on the retail commercial vehicle portfolio due to adverse macroeconomic conditions.

The profit in the year-ago period was ₹7,448 crore, but it had included gains of over ₹3,000 crore on its stake sale in the general insurance arm, while the net profit for the March quarter stood at ₹4,933 crore.

Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, Infosys and Eternal were also among the laggards.

However, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech Cement and Power Grid were among the gainers.

“Negative news and triggers have pushed the Nifty to a one-month low, and market sentiments continue to be unfavourable. While trade deals with Japan and EU, thought to be difficult initially, have happened, the much expected India-US trade deal is even now hanging fire. This has impacted market sentiments,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Vijayakumar further added that the sharp cut in the IT index has been dragging the market down, and there is no respite in this in view of the 2 per cent cut in its global workforce announced by TCS.

FII selling of ₹13,552 crore in the cash market last week has added to the weakness in the market, he said.

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

The US markets ended higher on Friday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,979.96 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.29% to $68.64 a barrel.

On Friday (July 25, 2025), the Sensex tanked 721.08 points or 0.88% to settle at over a month’s low of 81,463.09. The Nifty dropped 225.10 points or 0.90% to a month’s low of 24,837.