Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) as investors remained concerned over the U.S.–Iran situation, with diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis encountering repeated setbacks.

Persistent foreign fund outflows also hit markets’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 296.19 points to 73,971.30 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 103.30 points to 23,272.25.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Larsen & Toubro and NTPC were among the biggest laggards.

Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

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

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (June 1, 2026).

“The U.S.–Iran situation remains unresolved, with diplomatic efforts encountering repeated setbacks and no definitive breakthrough yet emerging. The prolonged tensions in the Middle East have kept global risk appetite restrained, prompting investors to adopt a more defensive stance amid concerns over regional stability and the broader implications for energy markets,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he persuaded Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call off the strike on Beirut, following which the Israeli leader “turned his troops around”.

Mr. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday (June 1) evening amid reports that the conversation between the two leaders was “heated” and the U.S. President telling Mr. Netanyahu that he would have been in prison but for his intervention.

The phone calls came after Iran threatened to end the negotiations with the U.S. over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.

Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,911.68 crore on Monday (June 1), according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.73% lower at $94.29 per barrel.

“The trend of sustained AI trade, new records for markets in U.S., South Korea and Taiwan, sustained FPI selling in India and India’s underperformance are continuing with no immediate signs of reversal,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

On Monday (June 1, 2026), the Sensex dropped 508.40 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 74,267.34. Falling for the fourth consecutive day, the Nifty edged lower by 165.15 points, or 0.70%, to end at 23,382.60.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower after rising in early trade on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) amid volatile trends in the equity market as investors remained cautious due to geopolitical uncertainties and fresh foreign fund outflows.

Fresh U.S. military strikes in southern Iran have weakened hopes of an immediate diplomatic resolution, reviving concerns around energy supply disruptions, an expert said.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex climbed 127.83 points to 76,137.53 in early trade. The 50-share National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Nifty went up by 36.45 points to 23,950.15.

However, both the benchmark indices failed to carry forward the momentum and were trading lower. The BSE benchmark traded 77.80 points down at 75,935.11, and the Nifty dipped 29.15 points to 23,897.80.

From the 30-Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Bharat Electronics, Infosys, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards. NTPC, Power Grid, Eternal and UltraTech Cement were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.56% lower at $98 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index were trading higher, while Shanghai’s Stock Exchange (SSE) Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

“Global sentiment remains fragile as geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to dominate risk appetite. Fresh U.S. military strikes in southern Iran have weakened hopes of an immediate diplomatic resolution, reviving concerns around energy supply disruptions,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

U.S. markets mostly ended higher on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,407.87 crore on Tuesday (May 25, 2026), according to exchange data.

“Markets are increasingly recognising that, despite intermittent optimism around a possible agreement, the broader geopolitical backdrop remains fluid and vulnerable to sudden reversals. As a result, investors are likely to remain selective and cautious, with sentiment continuing to shift in response to geopolitical headlines and the evolving trajectory of negotiations,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

FIIs have once again turned net sellers in recent sessions, highlighting persistent risk aversion towards emerging markets amid the fluid global backdrop, he added.

On Tuesday (May 25, 2026), the Sensex declined 479.26 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 76,009.70. The Nifty dropped 118 points, or 0.49%, to end at 23,913.70.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday (May 18, 2026) amid surging oil prices, weak global market trends after fresh escalation in tensions in West Asia.

A drone attack targeted the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday (May 17, 2026), marking a dangerous escalation in the West Asia conflict.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 833.20 points to 74,404.79 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 234 points to 23,401.70.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Maruti, Trent, Titan and HDFC Bank were the biggest laggards.

Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel and Tata Consultancy Services were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.79% higher at $111.2 per barrel.

“Brent crude has spiked to USD 111 on absence of initiatives to open the Strait of Hormuz,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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

U.S. markets ended over 1% lower on Friday (May 15, 2026).

“Global risk appetite weakened sharply after fresh escalation fears emerged in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump’s warning urging Iran to ‘get moving, FAST’ has once again revived concerns around a possible disruption in global crude oil supply routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

For Indian markets, the biggest concern continues to remain elevated crude oil prices and currency pressure, he added.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹1,329.17 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.

“U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning stating that the ‘clock is ticking for Iran’, signaling growing impatience over the pace of negotiations and increasing uncertainty surrounding the ongoing US–Iran situation and the Strait of Hormuz. This continues to remain a key overhang for global financial markets,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

On Friday (May 15, 2026), the Sensex dropped 160.73 points, or 0.21%, to settle at 75,237.99. The Nifty settled lower by 46.10 points, or 0.19%, at 23,643.50, snapping its two-day gaining streak.

Equity benchmark indices tumbled in early trade on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) amid rising crude oil prices as uncertainty surrounding the West Asia conflict clouded markets’ confidence. Unabated foreign fund outflows also dragged the markets lower.

The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 525.44 points to 75,489.84 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 164.5 points to 23,651.35.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Adani Ports and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards. Bharti Airtel and NTPC were the winners. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.93% higher at $105.2 per barrel.

“The ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict continues to weigh on global sentiment, keeping risk appetite subdued across financial markets and resulting in heightened headline-driven volatility across equities and commodities. Investors remain wary as uncertainty surrounding the duration and potential outcome of the conflict continues to cloud market confidence,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (May 11, 2026) said the ceasefire with Iran was at its “weakest” and on “massive life support”, a day after he rejected Tehran’s proposal to end the months-long war as “totally unacceptable”.

“It is at its weakest… After reading that piece of garbage they sent us… It’s on life support, massive life support,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the Oval Office in response to a question on the ceasefire with Iran in the wake of the rejection of the peace proposal.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹8,437.56 crore on Monday (May 11, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s benchmark Kospi and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index were trading lower, while Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted higher. U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (May 11, 2026).

On Monday (May 11, 2026), the BSE benchmark tanked 1,312.91 points or 1.70% to settle at 76,015.28. The Nifty dropped 360.30 points or 1.49% to end at 23,815.85.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) amid fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz region.

The rupee falling to all-time low of 95.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade also added to the weak trend in equities.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 361.62 points to 76,907.78 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 134.90 points to 23,980.60.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma and Maruti were among the major laggards.

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Titan and Bharat Electronics were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded around $113 per barrel mark.

“The market trend will be guided by the developments in West Asia particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. The resumption of hostilities in the Hormuz region and Brent crude again spiking to around $113 are headwinds for the market,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Monday.

“U.S. markets saw sharp selling pressure, with the Dow correcting significantly as crude oil surged on renewed geopolitical concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated oil prices, still holding above the $100 mark, continue to pose a macro risk for India, given its import dependence,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers on Monday (May 5, 2026), buying equities worth ₹2,835.62 crore, according to exchange data.

“Indian equity markets are likely to trade with a cautious bias, as renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iranian forces weigh on investor sentiment,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

While the outcome of recent state assembly elections and fresh data indicating foreign portfolio investors have turned net buyers of domestic equities offer some measure of support, the broader mood remains one of restraint, he said.

“Geopolitical uncertainty and prevailing global risk aversion continue to dominate sentiment, limiting the scope for a sustained upside in the near term,” Mr. Ponmudi added.

In a mandate as sweeping as it is symbolic, the BJP on Monday (May 4, 2026) scripted history by winning 206 seats to secure more than a two-thirds majority in the West Bengal assembly polls, ending the TMC’s 15-year rule, and decisively shifting the state’s ideological and political centre of gravity.

On Monday (May 4, 2026), the Sensex climbed 355.90 points or 0.46% to settle at 77,269.40. The Nifty rallied 121.75 points or 0.51% to end at 24,119.30.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday (April 23, 2026) as crude oil prices once again breached the $100 per barrel mark amid stalled U.S.–Iran negotiations.

Foreign fund outflows and weak trends in Asian equities also dragged the markets lower.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 532.83 points to 77,983.66 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 175.75 points to 24,202.35.

“Oil markets remain a key concern, with Brent crude once again breaching the USD 100 mark and trading in the USD 100–106 per barrel range. The move reflects stalled US–Iran negotiations and the continuation of blockades on Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global supply,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints and Infosys were among the major laggards.

Sun Pharma and Power Grid were the only winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.36% higher at $103.3 per barrel.

“With total uncertainty becoming the new normal there is no clarity on the near-term direction of the market. With the duration of the war going beyond everyone’s initial expectations and the price of Brent crude bouncing back to USD 103 there is increasing risk to global growth in general and higher risk to India’s macros in particular,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,078.36 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

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 lower.

“The primary overhang continues to be geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Recent escalation in the US–Iran situation, including reports of naval confrontations and renewed warnings of potential strikes, has significantly increased uncertainty. The risk surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global energy corridor—has pushed Brent crude prices above the USD 100 per barrel mark,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

U.S. markets ended higher on Wednesday.

On Wednesday (April 22, 2026), the Sensex tanked 756.84 points or 0.95 per cent to settle at 78,516.49. The Nifty dropped 198.50 points or 0.81 per cent to end at 24,378.10.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) after two days of sharp rally, dragged by IT stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 116.57 points to 85,450.91 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 27.15 points to 26,145.25.

Market experts said that trading volumes are expected to remain subdued amid the holiday-shortened week.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Eternal and Bharti Airtel were among the major laggards.

However, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel were among the gainers.

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

The U.S. markets ended higher on Monday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹457.34 crore on Monday (December 22), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, remained buyers as they bought equities worth ₹4,058.22 crore.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.08% to $62.02 per barrel.

On Monday (December 22, 2025), the Sensex jumped 638.12 points or 0.75% to settle at 85,567.48. The Nifty climbed 206 points or 0.79% to close above the 26,000 mark at 26,172.40.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty edged lower in early trade on Thursday (December 18, 2025) tracking a weak trend in global markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 214.87 points to 84,344.78 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 56.1 points to 25,762.45.

From the Sensex firms, Sun Pharma, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, Bharat Electronics and Maruti were among the biggest laggards. However, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and ITC were among the gainers.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday (December 17).

“Global markets enter today’s session on a cautious footing following a sharp overnight sell-off in the U.S. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow extended their losing streak as investors booked profits in high-valuation technology and AI stocks.

“Investor sentiment also remains cautious ahead of the release of U.S. consumer price inflation data, with divided views in the market over the future trajectory of monetary policy, prompting participants to stay defensive and avoid aggressive positioning,” Ponmudi .R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Asian markets opened on a weak note, mirroring the subdued tone on Wall Street after several sessions of sustained selling, he added..

“On the institutional front, FIIs turned net buyers on December 17 after remaining sellers for the previous 14 sessions, purchasing equities worth ₹1,171 crore, while DIIs also remained supportive with net buying of ₹768 crore,” Amruta Shinde, Technical & Derivative Analyst at Choice Equity Broking Private Limited said.

Market participants are likely to track global equity trends, crude oil price movements, and institutional fund flows for incremental direction during the session, Mr. Shinde added.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.65% to $60.07 per barrel.

On Wednesday (December 17), the Sensex edged lower by 120.21 points or 0.14% to settle at 84,559.65. The Nifty declined by 41.55 points or 0.16% to 25,818.55.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading lower in early trade on Tuesday (November 4, 2025) amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trend in Asian markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 55 points to 83,923.48 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 40.95 points to 25,722.40.

From the Sensex firms, Power Grid, Eternal, HCL Tech, Maruti, Tata Motors and Infosys were among the major laggards.

However, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,883.78 crore on Monday (November 3), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth ₹3,516.36 crore in the previous trade.

“FIIs renewed selling is constraining the rally in the market. During the last four days FIIs have sold equity worth ₹14,269 crore. This is an indication that they will continue to sell on rallies. Higher valuations in India and muted earnings growth are restraining FIIs who are more focused on cheaper markets with better earnings growth,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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

U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Monday (November 3).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.20% to $64.76 a barrel.

On Monday (November 3), the Sensex inched up by 39.78 points or 0.05% to settle at 83,978.49. The Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 41.25 points or 0.16% to end at 25,763.35.