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.

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.

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.

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.

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 rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) on value buying after falling sharply in the previous session.

Although, elevated oil prices, caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision and foreign fund outflows capped the rally in the markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 244.02 points to 74,293.25 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 77.20 points to 23,201.85.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, HCL Tech, ITC and State Bank of India were among the major winners.

InterGlobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and Eternal were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.63% lower at $108.1 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 quoted in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (September 15, 2026).

Recovery in the market may remain fragile as Brent crude hovers near $108 a barrel and elevated global bond yields continue to weigh on risk appetite, Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

“The Federal Reserve’s policy decision tonight will be the key market trigger. Although a quarter-point rate increase is widely expected, the market’s direction will depend largely on the Fed’s guidance on the outlook for further tightening. Hawkish commentary could strengthen the dollar and place additional pressure on global equities, the rupee and foreign flows, while balanced guidance may support a relief rally,” Mr. Radhakrishnan added.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,977.86 crore on Tuesday (September 15, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Tuesday, the Sensex tumbled 777.94 points, or 1.04%, to settle at a three-month low of 74,003.82. The Nifty dropped 279.50 points, or 1.19%, to end at 23,118.60, the lowest closing level since April 6.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Tuesday (September 15, 2026), driven by a strong rally in IT stocks and HDFC Bank.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 233.66 points to 75,022.37 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 63.85 points to 23,462.30.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, HCL Tech jumped 6.5%, Tech Mahindra climbed 5.6%, Tata Consultancy Services surged 5.10% and Infosys edged higher by 4.83%.

HDFC Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Steel were also among the winners.

Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC and Titan were among the laggards.

“A positive for the Indian market is that there is clarity emerging on the choice of HDFC Bank MD and CEO. A quick acceptance of the name of the successor by the RBI can influence the benchmark index significantly,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.30% higher at $107 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s 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 Monday (September 14, 2026).

The domestic equity markets were closed on Monday (September 14, 2026) on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹930.90 crore on Friday (September 11, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (September 11, 2026), the Sensex declined 120.83 points, or 0.16%, to settle at 74,781.76. The Nifty dipped 79.70 points, or 0.34%, to end at 23,398.10.