Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Friday (May 22, 2026), helped by buying in blue-chip bank shares and a rally in global peers.

Hopes of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations also added to markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 231.99 points, or 0.31%, to settle at 75,415.35. During the day, it surged 627.61 points, or 0.83%, to 75,810.97.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged higher by 64.60 points or 0.27% to end at 23,719.30.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major winners.

Sun Pharma, ITC, Power Grid and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards.

“Domestic markets traded with a mild positive bias, supported by buying at lower levels and moderately constructive global cues expecting easing tensions in the Middle East. Globally, the AI investment theme remained the primary driver, while domestically financial stocks led the gains,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 2.3% to $104.7 per barrel.

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 ended higher.

Markets in Europe were trading in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,891.21 crore in the previous session, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 21, 2026), the 30-share BSE benchmark declined 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to settle at 75,183.36. The Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70.

Benchmark equity indices rebounded in early deals on Friday (May 22, 2026) amid easing oil prices and a rally in global markets.

Hopes of progress in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations also added to markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 332.39 points to 75,507.09 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 84.60 points to 23,747.40.

From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the major winners.

Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ITC were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded at around $104 per barrel level.

Brent crude declining to below $105 and rupee appreciation are positive developments, V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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 higher.

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,891.21 crore on Thursday (May 21, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 21, 2026), the 30-share BSE benchmark declined 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to settle at 75,183.36. The Nifty skidded 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to end at 23,654.70.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and a rally in Asian markets.

Buying by domestic institutional investors also offered support, helping cushion the downside moves, analysts said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 358.92 points to 77,245.83 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 101.2 points to 24,096.90.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Maruti, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers.

Tata Steel, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.21% lower at $111 per barrel.

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

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (April 29, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,103.74 crore on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,712.01 crore, according to exchange data.

“On the flows front, foreign institutional investors remain net sellers amid global risk aversion, while domestic institutional investors continue to offer some support, helping to cushion downside moves,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

On Tuesday (April 28, 2026), the Sensex declined 416.72 points or 0.54% to settle at 76,886.91. The Nifty dropped 97 points or 0.40% to end at 23,995.70.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors.

After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 254.38 points to 84,929.46 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 89.15 points to 26,028 after four days of decline.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Axis Bank, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever were among the biggest gainers.

However, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (December 30).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,844.02 crore on Tuesday (December 30), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹6,159.81 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.10% to $61.27 per barrel.

Falling for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday (December 30), the Sensex dipped 20.46 points or 0.02% to settle at 84,675.08. The Nifty skidded 3.25 points or 0.01% to 25,938.85.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty jumped in early trade on Friday (December 19, 2025) after four days of decline amid a rally in global markets as a lower-than-expected US consumer price inflation data for November reinforced expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Fresh foreign fund inflows also drove the equity markets higher.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 448.27 points to 84,930.08 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 131 points to 25,946.55.

All the 30-Sensex firms were trading in positive territory during the initial trade. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Reliance Industries, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Infosys, Power Grid and Tata Consultancy Services were among the biggest 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.

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday (December 18, 2025).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹595.78 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth ₹2,700.36 crore in the previous trade.

Cooling inflation in the U.S. is imparting resilience to the U.S. economy and markets, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

“This augurs well for global equity markets as 2025 draws to a close,” he added. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.23% to $59.68 per barrel.

“Global markets are trading with a positive bias, led by firm gains in US equities after lower-than-expected November consumer price inflation data reinforced expectations of further interest-rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, triggering a shift toward a risk-on environment,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Logging its fourth day of decline on Thursday (December 18, 2025), the Sensex dropped by 77.84 points or 0.09% to settle at 84,481.81 in a volatile session. The Nifty ended flat, skidding 3 points or 0.01% to 25,815.55.