Benchmark equity indices rebounded in early deals on Friday (May 22, 2026) amid easing oil prices and a rally in global markets.

Hopes of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations also added to markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 332.39 points to 75,507.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 84.60 points to 23,747.40.

From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the major winners.

Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ITC were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded at around $104 per barrel level.

Brent crude declining to below $105 and rupee appreciation are positive developments, V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,891.21 crore on Thursday (May 21, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 21, 2026), the 30-share BSE benchmark declined 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to settle at 75,183.36. The Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70.

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.

Benchmark equity indices c, driven by buying in banking shares and positive cues from Asian markets amid optimism surrounding the ongoing U.S.-China Summit.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 450.51 points, or 0.60%, to 75,059.49 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 169.95, or 0.73%, to 23,582.55.

Among the Sensex constituents, Adani Ports, Trent, Asian Paints, NTPC, Sun Pharmaceuticals, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Larsen & Toubro, ITC, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers.

On the other hand, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra were trading in the red territory.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹4,703.15 crore on Wednesday (May 13, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks for ₹5,869.05 crore, according to exchange data.

U.S. markets ended mostly higher in overnight deals on Wednesday (May 13, 2026).

“Global equities advanced following a largely upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors overlooked elevated Producer Price Index (PPI) data and continued buying in technology and communication stocks,” Aakash Shah, Technical Research Analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Ltd, said.

Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (May 14, 2026) said that 2026 will be “historic, landmark year” for China-U.S. relations as he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of People for talks with him.

The leaders of ‌the world’s two largest economies are scheduled to have a few rounds of talks on Thursday (May 14, 2026) and Friday (May 15, 2026).

The visit by President Trump comes amid growing economic and geopolitical uncertainties arising from conflicts in the West East and the subsequent global energy shock that has taken a toll, particularly in Asia.

Mr. Xi and Mr. Trump are expected to discuss the war in Iran, trade, technology and Taiwan, among other points of contention, during the visit.

On Wednesday (May 13, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 49.74 points to settle at 74,608.98. The 50-share NSE edged higher by 33.05 points to end at 23,412.60.