India’s equity investors sold stocks for the fourth consecutive trading day, pulling Nifty 50 and Sensex down by over 1.8% closing at 23,379.55 and 74,559.24 points on May 12, 2026.

Investors have been responding to the constant depreciation of the currency, which closed at a new low of ₹95.6 a dollar.

Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to rescue foreign exchange-guzzling purchases may have triggered the sale further. Brent Crude futures, the measure for global oil prices, increased 3.7% to $107.4 on Tuesday (May 12, 2026).

The market rout was broad-based, with 2750 stocks declining on the Nifty 50 and just 590 advancing. Further, all 21 sector-based indices declined with many of them crashing by more than 2%.

Foreign Institutional Investor interest in Indian equities, measured by the net outflows, has been hitting new lows, crossing over ₹2 lakh crore as of May 12, 2026.

“Unless there is any meaningful progress in negotiations or signs of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict, volatility and weakness in domestic equities are likely to persist,” said Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty encountered heavy volatility in early trade on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), with investors staying on the sidelines amid persistent foreign fund outflows and global tariff-related uncertainties.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 53.88 points to 83,573.11 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 16.55 points to 25,719.25.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Tata Consultancy Services, Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation, Sun Pharma and UltraTech Cement were among the biggest laggards.

However, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, NTPC and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹1,499.81 crore on Tuesday (January 13), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,181.78 crore, according to exchange data.

“Sentiment remains guarded amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, tariff-related uncertainties, persistent FII selling, and firmer crude prices. While select Asian markets are showing pockets of strength, global cues are mixed, with U.S. indices ending overnight in the red,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (January 13).

“Elevated crude oil prices, persistent foreign outflows and fragile global cues are likely to keep volatility high, with market sentiment hinging on whether Nifty can decisively defend its key support or stage a convincing breakout above 26,100,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior V-P (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.49% to $65.15 per barrel.

On Tuesday (January 13), the Sensex dropped 250.48 points or 0.30% to settle at 83,627.69. The Nifty edged lower by 57.95 points or 0.22% to 25,732.30.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower for the third day in a row on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) as geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about potential U.S. tariff hikes weighed on investor sentiment.

Sustained foreign fund outflows also dragged the markets lower.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 102.20 points or 0.12% to settle at 84,961.14. During the day, it dropped 445.85 points or 0.52% to 84,617.49.

The 50-share NSE Nifty went down by 37.95 points, or 0.14%, to 26,140.75.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Maruti, Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints and Tata Steel were among the biggest laggards.

However, Titan, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services were among the gainers.

“Indian equity markets ended today’s session on a subdued and cautious note, with investors adopting a selective approach amid mixed domestic and global cues. Elevated geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff-related concerns continued to cap risk appetite and deter aggressive positioning,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹107.63 crore on Tuesday (January 6), according to exchange data. Domestic institutional investors, however, bought stocks worth ₹1,749.35 crore.

“Domestic market sentiment remains cautious with risk-off undertones ahead of Q3 FY26 earnings and key U.S. jobs data. While QoQ corporate earnings are expected to improve, FIIs remain risk-averse amid global trade uncertainty,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower.

U.S. markets ended higher on Tuesday (January 6).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.81% to $60.21 per barrel.

On Tuesday (January 6), the Sensex dropped 376.28 points, or 0.44%, to settle at 85,063.34. The Nifty declined 71.60 points, or 0.27%, to end at 26,178.70.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower for the second day in a row on Tuesday (January 6, 2026), dragged by heavy selling in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and worries over a fresh warning from the U.S. to further raise tariffs against India.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 376.28 points, or 0.445%, to settle at 85,063.34. During the day, it tanked 539.52 points, or 0.63%, to 84,900.10.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 71.60 points, or 0.275, to end at 26,178.70. From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent tumbled 8.62% after the Tata group’s retail firm’s revenue growth in the December quarter failed to cheer investors.

Reliance Industries cracked 4.42%, while ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, and HDFC Bank were also among the laggards. However, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, and State Bank of India were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹36.25 crore on Monday (January 5, 2026) after a day’s breather, according to exchange data. Domestic institutional investors, however, bought stocks worth ₹1,764.07 crore.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew “I was not happy” with India’s purchases of Russian oil and that Washington could raise tariffs on New Delhi “very quickly”.

Mr. Trump made the remarks while talking to reporters on Sunday (January 4, 2026) aboard Air Force One en route to Washington DC from Florida.

Meanwhile, India’s services sector growth moderated in December, as the rates of expansion in incoming new work and output eased to the slowest in 11 months, and companies refrained from recruiting additional staff, a monthly survey said on Tuesday (January 6).

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 59.8 in November to 58.0 in December, indicating the slowest rate of expansion since January. In the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Firms remained upbeat towards growth prospects, but overall sentiment fell to its lowest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, the survey said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended significantly higher. Markets in Europe were trading on a mixed note. US markets ended higher on Monday (January 5).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.28% to $61.93 per barrel. On Monday (January 5), the Sensex dropped 322.39 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 85,439.62. After hitting a record intra-day high of 26,373.20, the Nifty failed to carry forward the momentum and declined 78.25 points or 0.30% to end at 26,250.30.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday (January 5, 2025), dragged by blue-chip HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and IT stocks amid fresh warning from the U.S. to further raise tariffs against India.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 322.39 points or 0.38% to settle at 85,439.62. During the day, it tanked 446.68 points or 0.52% to 85,315.33.

After hitting a record intra-day high of 26,373.20, the 50-share NSE Nifty failed to carry forward the momentum and declined 78.25 points or 0.30% to end at 26,250.30.

From the 30-Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were among the biggest laggards.

In contrast, Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Steel and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

“The benchmark Nifty index scaled a new lifetime high of 26,373.20 during the session; however, profit-taking emerged near the top, dragging the index lower to test the crucial 26,200 support zone by the close.

“Market sentiment remained guarded, with participants staying largely on the sidelines amid escalating geopolitical tensions following the U.S. attack on Venezuela over the weekend,” according to Ashika Institutional Equities.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹289.80 crore on Friday (January 2), according to exchange data. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth ₹677.38 crore.

“President Donald Trump’s renewed remarks on potential tariff hikes against Indian imports linked to India’s continued purchases of Russian oil added a layer of geopolitical caution to global markets, keeping risk appetite in check during today’s session,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

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

Markets in Europe were trading in the green. U.S. markets ended mostly in positive territory on Friday (January 2).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.13% to $60.67 per barrel.

On Friday (January 2), the Sensex climbed 573.41 points or 0.67% to settle at 85,762.01. The Nifty went up by 182 points or 0.70% to 26,328.55.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (December 26, 2025) amid foreign fund outflows as sentiment remained fragile amid low trading volumes and lack of any major domestic cues.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 183.42 points to 85,225.28 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 46.45 points to 26,095.65.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Eternal, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bharti Airtel were among the biggest laggards.

Bharat Electronics, Titan, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers.

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

U.S. markets were closed on Thursday (December 25, 2025) for Christmas.

The domestic stock markets were closed on Thursday (December 25, 2025) on account of Christmas.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,721.26 crore on Wednesday (December 24, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹2,381.34 crore, according to exchange data.

‘In the absence of fresh triggers like a U.S.-India trade deal, the market is likely to consolidate around the present levels,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.11% up to $62.31 per barrel.

“Sentiment remains fragile amid low holiday volumes, FII selling of ₹1,721 crore and lack of strong domestic cues, keeping markets range-bound and volatile,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Limited, said.

On Wednesday (December 24, 2025), the Sensex dropped by 116.14 points or 0.14% to settle at 85,408.70. The Nifty edged lower by 35.05 points, or 0.13%, to 26,142.10.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on Tuesday (December 9, 2025) in line with weak global cues, continuous foreign fund outflows and selling pressure in IT stocks and Reliance Industries.

Investor sentiment also turned cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting outcome, which is expected to provide cues on the interest rate trajectory.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index Sensex plunged by 636.22 points, or 0.75%, to 84,466.47 in early trade. The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index Nifty depreciated by 193.25 points, or 0.74%, to 25,767.30.

Among the Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Trent, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, HCL Technologies, Infosys and UltraTech Cement were the laggards.

Bharti Airtel and Hindustan Unilever were the only gainers in the morning trade.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to begin its two-day policy meeting later on Tuesday (December 9, 2025), where the Central Bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will decide on key benchmark interest rates for the world’s largest economy.

The outcome will be announced on Wednesday (December 10, 2025). Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹655.59 crore on Monday (December 8, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹2,542.49 crore, according to exchange data.

“Despite hopes pinned on a potential U.S. Fed cut on December 10, sentiment remains fragile with FIIs continuing to sell, the rupee weakening towards ₹90 per dollar, and global cues turning softer,” Prashanth Tapse , senior vice president (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

In Asian markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price (KOSPI) and Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index were trading in the negative territory while Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark was quoting in the green zone.

The U.S. markets ended lower in overnight deals on Monday (December 8, 2025) as investors turned cautious ahead of the Fed meeting. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, slipped 0.21% to $62.36 per barrel.

On Monday (December 8, 2025), the 30-share BSE index Sensex plunged by 609.68 points to close at 85,102.69. Snapping a two-day gaining streak, the 50-share NSE index Nifty declined by 225.90 points to settle at 25,960.55.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh all-time highs in early trade on Monday (December 1, 2025) as investors’ sentiment turned positive after India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2% in July-September – the fastest pace in six quarters.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 452.35 points to 86,159.02 – its record peak. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 122.85 points to hit a lifetime high of 26,325.80.

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers.

However, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Titan and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2% – the fastest pace in six quarters – in July-September, as front-loading of production ahead of GST rates cut boosted consumption that helped offset the impact of steep U.S. tariffs.

“New record highs for the Nifty appear set to become the new norm, buoyed by India’s Q2 FY26 GDP print of 8.2% and broad-based sectoral strength,” Prashanth Tapse l, Senior V-P (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd., said.

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

U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (November 28).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,795.72 crore on Friday (November 28), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹4,148.48 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.62% to $63.39 per barrel.

On Friday (November 28), the Sensex dipped by 13.71 points or 0.02% to settle at 85,706.67. The Nifty skidded 12.60 points or 0.05% to 26,202.95.