Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed on Friday (September 18, 2026), as a drop in crude oil prices was overshadowed by weakness in IT stocks and Tata Group counters.

Giving up intraday gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 19.63 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 74,294.96. During the day, it surged 413.85 points, or 0.55%, to 74,728.44.

Rallying for the third day, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed 75.80 points, or 0.33%, higher at 23,346.40.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services tanked 4.33%, Titan 2.11%, Asian Paints 2%, Maruti 1.98%, Tech Mahindra 1.82% and Tata Steel 1.73%.

Adani Ports, Power Grid, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the major winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.35% to $103.4 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite Index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index ended significantly higher.

“Indian equities ended on a mixed-to-positive note on Friday (September 18, 2026), as softer crude prices and supportive Asian cues encouraged selective buying. Brent crude’s decline to around $103.3 a barrel offered some relief on concerns over inflation, the rupee and India’s import bill,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

However, weakness in IT stocks and select Tata Group counters, along with liquidity being diverted towards several large IPOs, limited the broader recovery, Mr. Radhakrishnan added.

Markets in Europe were trading lower. U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (September 17, 2026).

The mega ₹22,569-crore initial public offering of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding on Friday (September 18, 2026), driven by an encouraging response from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

The majority of Tata Group stocks ended lower, including Tata Chemicals, which tanked 11.71% after advancing in the previous session.

Tata Sons plunged into its most serious boardroom crisis since the ouster of Cyrus Mistry after directors voted to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for a further five-year term, prompting Tata Trusts to declare the resolution void and reopen a broader battle over the conglomerate’s future.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,208.76 crore on Thursday (September 17, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (September 17, 2026), the Sensex dipped 21.86 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 74,314.59. The Nifty ended marginally up 53 points, or 0.23%, at 23,270.60.

Published – September 18, 2026 04:44 pm IST

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Snapping their three-session losing streak, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty edged higher on Thursday (September 10, 2026) amid fag-end stock-specific buying despite the cautious market undertone.

However, elevated crude oil prices above the $100-per-barrel mark, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, kept risk appetite subdued throughout the day, traders said.

The market remained range-bound for the most part of the session as investors kept their exposure lower.

The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 138.36 points, or 0.19%, to settle at 74,902.59 on last-minute buying. During the day, it hit a high of 74,910.96 and a low of 74,598.47.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 46.30 points, or 0.20%, to end at 23,477.80.

“Indian equities ended marginally higher on Thursday (September 10, 2026), shrugging off weak global cues and Brent crude hovering near $102 a barrel, as selective buying in financials and oil & gas stocks offset broader caution,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a Research Analyst firm, said.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Power Grid, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, NTPC, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and Larsen & Toubro were the major winners.

HCL Tech, Tata Steel, Trent, and ITC were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.19% to $102.2 per barrel.

The BSE SmallCap Select index was up 0.16%, while the MidCap Select index dipped 0.34%.

Among the BSE sectoral indices, Insurance climbed 0.58%, Top 10 Banks (0.52%), Bankex (0.36%), Private Banks index (0.35%), Financial Services (0.34%) and PSU Bank (0.32%).

Capital Goods declined 0.99%, Telecommunication (0.91%), Metal (0.67%) and Hospitals (0.48%).

“Indian equity markets ended on a resilient note, trading within a narrow range after three consecutive sessions of sharp declines. Investors are closely watching upcoming US inflation data, which could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s policy path and provide fresh direction for global equities, bond yields and emerging-market currencies,” 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 lower, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index settled in positive territory.

Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Wednesday (September 9, 2026).

“Investors now await key U.S. inflation data for cues on the rate trajectory,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd., said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹582.99 crore on Wednesday (September 9, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Wednesday (September 9, 2026), the Sensex tanked 813.35 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 74,764.23. The Nifty declined 203.60 points, or 0.86%, to end at 23,431.50.

Published – September 10, 2026 05:23 pm IST

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Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday (August 20, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day losing streak to end at 24,231.85, tracking a rally in world markets as easing global bond yields revived risk appetite.

Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 628.04 points, or 0.82%, to settle at 77,537.72 after four days of decline. During the day, it surged 701.43 points, or 0.91%, to 77,611.11.

The 50-share NSE Nifty also bounced back after seven days of losses. It ended at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points, or 0.64%.

“Markets found much-needed relief after the US Treasury stepped in to contain the surge in global bond yields, triggering a strong broad-based rebound and ending the domestic market’s week-long losing streak. The intervention has dragged down the dollar, which, along with a firmer rupee and easing yield pressures, boosted attractiveness to EMs,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

The recovery was widespread across sectors, driven primarily by strength in IT and financial stocks, as a cooling yield environment supports spending, he said.

“Yet, the market’s optimism remains guarded as stubbornly high crude oil prices, driven by unresolved US-Iran tensions, continue to cast a shadow over inflation and corporate profitability,” Mr. Nair added.

Among the Sensex firms, Eternal, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were the biggest winners.

Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, HCL Tech and Titan were the laggards.

“Indian equity markets ended higher on Thursday, snapping a seven-session losing streak—the longest in nearly 11 months—as easing global bond yields revived risk appetite and encouraged investors back into equities.

“The recovery marked a decisive shift from the cautious tone that had dominated recent sessions, with benchmark indices holding on to their early gains throughout the day,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a SEBI-registered Research Analyst firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹407.99 crore on Wednesday (August 20, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi rebounded 5.89%. Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also ended higher.

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower.

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Wednesday (August 19, 2026).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.67% to $93.91 per barrel.

On Wednesday (August 19, 2026), the Sensex was down 325.78 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 76,909.68, registering its fourth day of decline. Extending its losses to the seventh day, the Nifty declined 76.60 points, or 0.32%, to end at 24,078.30.

Published – August 20, 2026 04:56 pm IST

Market benchmark indices ended lower on Tuesday (August 18, 2026), with the Sensex falling 493 points and the Nifty dropping to 24,154.90 level, as elevated crude oil prices and fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia weighed heavily on investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 492.70 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 77,235.46, registering its third day of decline. During the fag-end of trade, it tanked 493.8 points, or 0.63%, to 77,234.36.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined for the sixth day, sliding 132.75 points, or 0.55%, to end at 24,154.90.

From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services, and Hindustan Unilever were among the major laggards.

Axis Bank, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance were among the winners.

The BSE MidCap Select index declined 0.46%, while SmallCap Select index was up 0.24%.

Among sectoral indices, Focused IT tanked 1.84%, ITechnology Realty (1.28%), PSU Bank (1.04%), Consumer Durables (0.81%), FMCG (0.67%), Metal (0.47%), and Capital Goods (0.47%).

MidSmall Private Banks Quality Tilt, MidSmall Private Banks, Hospitals and Healthcare were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, went up 0.17% to $91.02 per barrel.

“Crude oil remained the primary drag on market sentiment, while rising U.S. bond yields and weak global cues prolonged the risk-off trend in Indian equities. Investor anxiety increased as hopes for a Middle East resolution faded following the expiration of the temporary U.S.-Iran ceasefire, heightening concerns about renewed inflation,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd., said.

Elevated U.S. yields further reduced the attractiveness of emerging markets, and IT stocks-led losses amid fears that persistently high interest rates could dampen global technology spending, he added.

Among the Tata Group stocks, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles was down 2.28%, Tata Chemicals slipped 1.63%, TCS dipped 1.47%. Tata Consumer Products fell 1.25%, Voltas edged lower by 1.10%, Tata Communications declined 1%, Tata Investment Corporation skidded 0.94%, Tata Steel lost 0.48%, Titan (0.39%), Tata Power (0.24%) and Trent (0.24%) on the BSE.

A key annual general meeting of Tata Sons, the holding company of the salt-to-software conglomerate, had to be adjourned on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) due to lack of quorum, sources said.

The meeting had to be adjourned because Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) and Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), which jointly nominate a representative, could not be present, they said.

The AGM was considered key because it comes within a week of current Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran opting out of reappointment after his term ends next February.

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

Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Monday (August 17, 2026).

“Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, tracking weakness across global markets as rising crude oil prices and a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries weighed on investor sentiment,” R. Ponmudi, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Fading hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East dampened risk appetite, he added.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,535.10 crore on Monday (August 17, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Monday (August 17, 2026), the Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36%, to settle at 77,728.16. The Nifty was down 78.35 points, or 0.32%, to end at 24,287.65, taking the losses to the fifth day.

Published – August 18, 2026 05:31 pm IST

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