Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Friday (May 15, 2026), supported by buying in IT stocks and firm trends in the U.S. markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 451.46 points, or 0.60%, to 75,850.18 in morning trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 143.25 points, or 0.60%, to 23,832.85.

Among the major gainers from the Sensex pack were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, PowerGrid, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki India.

On the other hand, Reliance Industries, State Bank of India, Eternal, Bharat Electronics Limited, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Trent and Asian Paints were the laggards.

Shares of oil marketing companies dropped more than 2% after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by ₹3 per litre each on Friday (May 15, 2026), the first rate increase in more than four years, amid mounting losses of fuel retailers owing to surging global crude prices.

“The decision to increase the price of petrol and diesel by ₹3 per litre and CNG by ₹2 per kg indicate that the government is playing it safe through small increases, perhaps stage by stage, without triggering a sharp spike in cost-push inflation. This is a welcome step,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said. Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, rose more than 1% to $107.01 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI benchmark, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng traded lower, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted in the green. U.S. markets ended nearly 1% higher in overnight deals on Thursday (May 14, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹187.46 crore on Thursday (May 14, 2026), and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks for ₹684.33 crore, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (May 14, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 789.74 points to close at 75,398.72. Extending gains to the second day, the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 277 points to finish at 23,689.60.

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 ended higher on Monday (October 20, 2025), taking their winning run to the fourth day in a row, driven by buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries and sustained foreign fund inflows.

A sharp rally in global markets also added to the markets’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 411.18 points or 0.49% to settle at 84,363.37. During the day, it zoomed 704.37 points or 0.83% to 84,656.56.

The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 133.30 points or 0.52% to 25,843.15.

From the Sensex firms, Reliance Industries climbed 3.52% after the firm on Friday reported a 9.6% year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment.

Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Bharti Airtel were also among the gainers.

However, ICICI Bank, Mahindra &Mahindra, Eternal, Adani Ports and Power Grid were among the laggards.

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

Markets in Europe were trading in the green.

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Friday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹308.98 crore on Friday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth ₹1,526.61 crore on the same day.

“The Indian market extended its upward march on Monday, carrying forward the festive rally ahead of the Diwali Muhurat trading session. The Nifty-50 climbed, driven by strong buying in index heavyweights such as Reliance Industries,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.29% to $61.11 a barrel.

On Friday, the Sensex jumped 484.53 points or 0.58% settle at 83,952.19. The Nifty climbed 124.55 points or 0.49% to 25,709.85.

Last week, the BSE benchmark jumped 1,451.37 points or 1.75%, and the Nifty surged 424.5 points or 1.67%.

Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will conduct a special Muhurat trading session on Tuesday.

The symbolic trading session will be held between 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. The market will remain closed for regular trading on Tuesday, but a special trading window will be open for one hour.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday (August 18, 2025), buoyed by plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali and S&P upgrading India’s sovereign credit rating.

Auto, consumer discretionary and consumer durables stocks propelled the rally in the equity market.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,021.93 points to 81,619.59 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 322.2 points to 24,953.50.

From the Sensex firms, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Trent and Bajaj Finserv were among the major gainers.

However, Larsen and Toubro, ITC, HCL Technologies and Infosys were the laggards.

“There are strong tailwinds for the market with potential to take it higher. Declarations by the prime minister on the next major reforms in GST by Diwali are a big positive. S&P upgrading India’s sovereign credit rating is another major positive,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 17, 2025) said the Centre has circulated the draft of the next-generation GST reforms among states and sought their cooperation to implement the proposal before Diwali.

Mr. Modi had announced the proposal to reform the GST law in his Independence Day speech on August 15 from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

“The expectation is that most of the goods and services will be in the 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax slabs. Sectors like autos and cement, which are presently in the 28 per cent tax slabs, are expected to benefit. TVS Motors, Hero, Eicher, M&M and Maruti are likely to respond positively to the news. Insurance companies are also expected to benefit from the GST revision,” Vijayakumar added.

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

The U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Friday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.05% to $65.82 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,926.76 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data.

On Thursday, the Sensex climbed 57.75 points or 0.07% to settle at 80,597.66. The Nifty rose by 11.95 points or 0.05% to 24,631.30.

Equity markets were closed on Friday for Independence Day.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading in positive territory in early trade on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) helped by buying in IT stocks and a firm trend in Asian markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 66.28 points to 80,670.36 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 42.85 points to 24,627.90.

Later, the BSE benchmark quoted 205.95 points higher at 80,807.55, and the Nifty traded 59 points up at 24,643.20.

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Tech, Larsen & Toubro and Tata Steel were among the major gainers.

However, Eternal, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank were among the laggards.

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

The U.S. markets ended lower on Monday.

“Nifty bulls regained some momentum in Monday’s trade, ending 222 points higher at 24,585, while Bank Nifty closed at 55,511. The market now eyes the key 25,000 level amid expected volatility ahead of U.S. and India CPI data due Tuesday, and the Trump-Putin Summit on Friday. Sentiment is buoyed by record mutual fund inflows in July, with SIP contributions at Rs 28,464 crore and total AUM crossing ₹75.36 lakh crore,” Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

Equity-oriented mutual funds garnered a net inflow of ₹42,702 crore in July, making it the highest-ever monthly tally for the segment, propelled by contributions from thematic and flexi-cap funds, despite heightened market volatility plagued by tariff war with the U.S.

Additionally, a healthy growth was witnessed in SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) inflow at ₹28,464 crore during the month under review, an increase from ₹27,269 crore in June, data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed on Monday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.33% to $66.85 a barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,202.65 crore on Monday (August 11, 2025), according to exchange data.

On Monday (August 11, 2025), the Sensex jumped 746.29 points or 0.93 per cent to settle at 80,604.08. The Nifty climbed 221.75 points or 0.91% to 24,585.05.