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.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in opening trade on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) as surging oil prices and foreign fund outflows unnerved investors.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 208.84 points to 77,094.79 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 42.8 points to 24,049.90.

From the 30-Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent and Axis Bank were among the biggest laggards.

Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharat Electronics were among the gainers.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.99% higher at $109.3 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,151.48 crore on Monday (April 27, 2026), according to exchange data.

“Elevated crude oil prices continue to be a key concern, with Brent trading in the $106–110 per barrel range, adding to inflationary pressures and weighing on sentiment. On the domestic front, foreign investor flows remain under pressure, reflecting global risk aversion, while domestic institutional investors continue to provide some support,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Overall, sentiment remains fragile and largely driven by external factors, he added.

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

U.S. markets ended flat on Monday (April 27, 2026).

“Global markets present a mixed but cautiously constructive picture. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have scaled fresh record highs, reflecting underlying resilience in U.S. equities. However, the upside momentum remains constrained by unresolved geopolitical tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, where fresh developments continue to influence crude oil prices and global risk sentiment,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

On Monday, the Sensex jumped 639.42 points or 0.83% to settle at 77,303.63. The Nifty climbed 194.75 points or 0.81% to close at 24,092.70.

Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and persistent foreign fund outflows unnerved investors.

Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets.

Recovering most of its sharp intra-day losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 270.84 points or 0.33% lower at 81,909.63. The benchmark tanked 1,056.02 points, or 1.28%, to 81,124.45 during the day.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 75 points or 0.30% to 25,157.50.

From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India and Maruti were among the biggest laggards.

In contrast, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, InterGlobe Aviation and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹2,938.33 crore on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,665.69 crore, according to exchange data.

“Indian equity markets ended the session on a cautious to negative note as mixed cues from Asian peers and sharp losses in overseas markets, along with continued weakness in the rupee, kept investor risk appetite subdued,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

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

Markets in Europe were trading lower.

U.S. markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled 2.39%, the S&P 500 dropped by 2.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked 1.76%.

“Domestic markets were gripped by volatility as global risk factors dampened sentiment. However, value buying towards the close helped the market recover some early losses. The weakening rupee and uncertainties surrounding trade ties may prolong this volatility,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 1% to $64.27 per barrel.

On Tuesday (January 20, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,065.71 points, or 1.28%, to settle at 82,180.47. The Nifty tanked 353 points or 1.38% to end at 25,232.50.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday (November 21, 2025) after a two-day rally dragged by weak global market trends.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 285.28 points to 85,347.40 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 82.6 points to 26,109.55.

From the Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Eternal, Adani Ports, Tata Steel, and Power Grid were among the major laggards.

However, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Titan, and Asian Paints 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 were trading lower. Kospi traded over 3 per cent lower while Nikkei 225 index dropped more than 2%.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Thursday (November 20). The Nasdaq Composite tanked 2.15%, S&P 500 declined 1.56 per cent, and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.84%.

“Market volatility has spiked. Nasdaq, the barometer of the AI trade, closed down 2.15% on November 20 crashing 4.4% from the intra-day peak. This kind of market movement is a signal of more volatility in store,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹283.65 crore on Thursday (November 20), according to exchange data. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth ₹824.46 crore.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 1.26% to $62.58 per barrel.

On Thursday (November 20, 2025), the Sensex jumped 446.21 points, or 0.52%, to settle at 85,632.68. During the day, it surged 615.23 points, or 0.72%, to hit a 52-week high of 85,801.70.

The Nifty also hit its 52-week high of 26,246.65 during the day before closing at 26,192.15, reflecting a gain of 139.50 points, or 0.54%.