Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (July 24, 2026), extending the losing streak for the fifth consecutive session, as investors remained cautious owing to rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia and renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs. Fresh foreign fund outflows and selling in HDFC Bank also dented market sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 331.62 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. During the day, it tanked 916.96 points, or 1.20%, to 75,474.43. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 102.15 points, or 0.43%, to end at 23,767.45.

From the Sensex pack, Eternal, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards. IT services company Infosys declined 1% after it tempered the upper end of its full-year revenue forecast to between 1.5% and 3% amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty. HCL Tech, ITC, Axis Bank and Tata Consultancy Services were among the winners.

“Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a fifth consecutive session as investors remained cautious amid lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) and renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs. Weakness across Asian markets reinforced the risk-off mood, prompting broad-based selling despite signs of easing pressure in energy markets,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.66% to $96.98 per barrel on Friday (July 24, 2026), after surpassing $100 per barrel in the previous session. “Market sentiment is likely to remain under pressure in the near term, as sustained oil prices in a higher range could begin to adversely impact key macroeconomic indicators and growth dynamics.

Washington’s new tariffs on imports added another headwind for export-driven economies, with technology-heavy markets having been hit the most as higher rates weigh on growth and investors are increasingly seeking to diversify their concentrated exposure to other emerging market opportunities,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,999.23 crore on Thursday (July 23, 2026), according to exchange data. In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 5.72%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended lower. Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026).

On Thursday (July 23, 2026), the Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. The Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday (July 24, 2026) as crude oil prices crossed $100 per barrel mark amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 512.07 points to 75,869.38 during initial deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 153 points to 23,713.60.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and Trent were among the major laggards. InterGlobe Aviation slipped over 2% after IndiGo reported a ₹238 crore net loss for the three months ended June, as higher fuel prices and the West Asia conflict resulted in turbulence for the country’s largest airline. InterGlobe Aviation is the parent of IndiGo.

IT services company Infosys declined over 1% after it tempered the upper end of its full-year revenue forecast to between 1.5% and 3% amid continued macroeconomic uncertainty. HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and Sun Pharma were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was quoted 0.03% lower at $100.7 per barrel. “The total uncertainty and high volatility in markets continues without any signs of immediate respite. The attack on Saudi tankers by the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea is the main reason for the recent sharp spike in Brent crude to about $100. Such a high price is bound to revive India’s Balance of Payments concerns,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,999.23 crore on Thursday (July 23, 2026), according to exchange data. In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 5.56%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were also trading lower. U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026).

On Thursday (July 23, 2026), the Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. The Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday (July 23, 2026), extending losses for the fourth straight session, as a sharp jump in crude oil prices due to escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 363.66 points, or 0.47%, to settle at 76,391.39. During the day, it tanked 603.07 points, or 0.78%, to 76,151.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 126.65 points, or 0.53%, to end at 23,869.60.

From the Sensex pack, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank, State Bank of India and Tata Steel were among the major laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal and Bajaj Finserv were among the winners from the pack. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 4.52% to $98.32 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets extended their decline as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, a sharp rise in crude oil prices and renewed concerns over global AI spending weighed on investor sentiment,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹819.20 crore on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) after a day’s breather, according to exchange data. “With crude oil prices approaching the $100 per barrel amid concerns over further disruptions to global energy supplies, investor sentiment remained subdued as markets reassessed inflation risks and corporate margins,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 4.40%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended higher. Markets in Europe were trading lower. U.S. markets ended in the negative territory on Wednesday (July 22, 2026).

On Wednesday (July 22, 2026), the Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. The Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty edged lower in early deals on Thursday (July 23, 2026) due to surging crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 230.95 points to 76,521.02 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 57.15 points to 23,937.

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC and Reliance Industries were among the laggards. Trent and Eternal were the only winners from the pack. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 2.27% higher at $96.20 per barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹819.20 crore on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) after a day’s breather, according to exchange data.

“Investor sentiment remain fragile as escalating tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) fuel a fresh surge in global oil prices and weigh on risk appetite,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said. “Markets were rattled after Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers, opening a new front in the regional conflict and raising fears of further disruptions to crude supplies,” Mr. Ponmudi added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 3.15%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were also trading higher, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted lower. U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Wednesday (July 22, 2026).

On Wednesday (July 22, 2026), the Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. The Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1% on Wednesday (July 22, 2026), taking the losses to the third consecutive day, following a sharp spike in crude oil prices and selling in bank stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. During the day, it slumped 828.92 points, or 1%, to 76,641.19. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank were among the major laggards. Hindustan Unilever, NTPC, Power Grid, and Titan were among the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 4.68% to $95.27 per barrel.

“Indian equities closed lower as a sharp rise in crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (West Asia) kept investors firmly in risk-off mode. The benchmark indices faced sustained selling pressure throughout the session, with broad-based declines across most sectors overshadowing an otherwise encouraging start to the first-quarter earnings season,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm.

“Investor attention remained firmly on the macro backdrop as higher crude oil prices and renewed concerns over potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceutical imports weighed on sentiment,” he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended higher, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled lower. Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday (July 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers on Tuesday (July 21, 2026). They bought equities worth ₹1,650.16 crore in the previous trade, according to exchange data. On Tuesday (July 21, 2026), Sensex declined 238.41 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 77,470.11. The Nifty edged lower by 50.80 points, or 0.21%, to end at 24,187.70.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday (July 20, 2026), dragged by heavy selling in blue-chip HDFC Bank and a sharp spike in crude oil prices due to the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 523.22 points to 77,628.23 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 134.10 points to 24,198.25.

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From the Sensex pack, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank declined nearly 5% after announcing their quarterly earnings over the weekend.

“HDFC Bank has disappointed, particularly on the NIM front,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti and Bajaj Finance were also among the laggards from the blue-chip pack.

Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

Reliance Industries Ltd., India’s most valuable company, traded nearly 1% higher after it reported record quarterly core profit and EBITDA for the June quarter, powered by strong performances across its oil-to-chemicals and telecom businesses.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 2.41% higher at $90.22 per barrel.

“There are near-term headwinds and tailwinds for the market now. The strongest headwind is Brent crude spiking above $90 on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. If this trend continues, India’s vulnerability to energy shock will resurface with negative implications for the rupee and FPI flows,” Mr. Vijayakumar said.

On the positive side, the weakening of the AI trade continues in markets like the U.S., South Korea and Taiwan, he said, adding that this can make markets like India attractive to the FPIs.

In Asian markets, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted higher, while South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 4.35%.

U.S. markets ended lower on Friday (July 17, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹376.41 crore on Friday (July 17, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (July 17, 2026), the Sensex bounced back 964.58 points, or 1.25%, to settle at 78,151.45. The Nifty climbed 261.55 points, or 1.09%, to end at 24,334.30.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday (July 17, 2026), driven by buying in IT stocks after Tech Mahindra reported a 28.4% rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter.

After a subdued ending in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 480.95 points to 77,656.56 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 125.05 points to 24,201. From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra climbed 3% after the IT company reported a 28.4% rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter at ₹1,465 crore, and expressed confidence about the demand environment.

Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Mahindra & Mahindra and Reliance Industries were also among the winners. Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Trent and UltraTech Cement were among the laggards. The BSE IT index traded 1.25% higher at 28,189.45.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Thursday (July 16, 2026). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,205.56 crore on Thursday (July 16, 2026), according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 0.85% higher at $84.95 per barrel. In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

On Thursday (July 16, 2026), the Sensex edged up 1.44 points to settle at 77,186.87. The Nifty dipped 5.75 points, or 0.02%, to end at 24,072.75.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed almost unchanged on Thursday (July 16, 2026), as profit-taking in blue-chip stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries offset gains in IT shares amid geopolitical tensions.

The 30-share BSE Sensex edged up 1.44 points to settle at 77,186.87. During the day, it climbed 394.26 points, or 0.51%, to 77,579.69 but pared gains towards the end of the session. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 5.75 points, or 0.02%, to end at 24,072.75.

Among Sensex shares, InterGlobe Aviation, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tech Mahindra were the major winners. Eternal, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi tanked 6.37%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also settled lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended higher. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.39% to $84.62 per barrel. Fluctuating oil prices and weak Asian market trends also weighed on domestic equities, according to an expert.

“Indian equities concluded largely subdued as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices, and weak Asian market trends,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited. Meanwhile, cooling U.S. inflation eased rate concerns and offered downside support, he added.

Markets in Europe were trading lower. U.S. markets ended higher on Wednesday (July 15, 2026). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹735.83 crore on Wednesday (July 15, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Wednesday (July 15, 2026), the Sensex climbed 130.49 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 77,185.43. The Nifty went up 26.45 points, or 0.11%, to end at 24,078.50.