Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.
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Stock markets fell for the third day running on Monday (May 11, 2026), with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 1,313 points amid rising crude oil prices after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a peace deal to end the war in West Asia.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,312.91 points, or 1.70%, to settle at 76,015.28. During the day, it tumbled 1,370.79 points or 1.77% to 75,957.40.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 360.30 points or 1.49% to end at 23,815.85. In three sessions since Thursday (May 7, 2026), Nifty dropped over 2% or 515 points, while Sensex has fallen by nearly 1,950 points or 2.5%.

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s response to the latest peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’, dampening hopes of an immediate diplomatic breakthrough, an expert said. Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for austerity measures amplified investor concerns around forex reserves, fuel costs, and consumption outlook, analysts said.

Titan, a leading jewellery and fashion accessories company, was the biggest loser among Sensex companies, dropping by nearly 7%. InterGlobe Aviation, State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel, Eternal and Reliance Industries were among the major laggards.

Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.23% higher at $103.5 per barrel.

“The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off session today, with benchmark indices correcting more than 1.4% amid rising geopolitical concerns and heightened fears over inflationary pressures.

“Rising uncertainty surrounding crude oil prices and fears of further geopolitical escalation triggered aggressive unwinding of positions, dragging indices lower into the close,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

The immediate trigger for today’s weakness came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on May 10, which the market interpreted as a sign of mounting macroeconomic stress, he said.

“While global uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict and surging crude oil prices had already weakened sentiment, the Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity measures amplified investor concerns around India’s forex reserves, fuel costs, and consumption outlook,” Mr. Hariprasad added.

Emphasising that the Centre is trying to shield people from the adverse impact of the conflict in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 10, 2026) called for judicious use of fuel, postponement of gold purchases and foreign travel, among other measures, to strengthen the economy.

Addressing a rally organised by the Telangana BJP in Hyderabad, he suggested reducing petrol and diesel consumption, using metro rail services in cities, carpooling, increased use of electric vehicles (EVs), utilising railway services for parcel movement, and working from home to conserve foreign exchange amid the crisis in West Asia.

Stressing the need to conserve foreign exchange amid the crisis, Mr. Modi called for postponing gold purchases and foreign travel for one year.

“We have to save foreign exchange by any means,” he said, adding that due to the West Asia conflict, prices of petrol and fertilisers had increased significantly.

Jewellery stocks faced heavy selling pressure, with Sky Gold and Senco Gold falling over 12% intra-day before closing lower by over 6%. Senco Gold closed 7.8% lower after falling 10% in the day trade.

Siddhartha Khemka – Head of Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, said, “Brent crude emerged as the key market trigger, surging 4 per cent to around USD 105.7 per barrel, intensifying concerns around imported inflation and India’s external balances.”

The BSE MidCap Select index tanked 1.09% and BSE SmallCap Select index declined 0.44%.

Sectorally, Consumer Durables index tumbled 3.76%, Realty (2.74%), MidSmall Private Banks Quality Tilt (2.60%), BSE PSU Bank (2.28%), Consumer Discretionary (2.14%) and Power (2.13%). BSE Healthcare and Hospitals were the winners. A total of 2,892 stocks declined, while 1,457 advanced and 189 remained unchanged on the BSE.

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

Markets in Europe were trading mostly lower. U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (May 8, 2026).

“The benchmark index slipped below the 24,000 mark as renewed Gulf tensions, following Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace proposal, weighed on investor sentiment.

“The cautious mood deepened after the PM’s appeal to conserve energy and avoid non-essential foreign travel, prompting investors to reassess the economic impact of higher crude prices, INR weakness, and pressure on the current account deficit,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,110.60 crore on Friday, according to exchange data.

On Friday (May 8, 2026), the Sensex tanked 516.33 points or 0.66% to settle at 77,328.19. The Nifty dropped 150.50 points or 0.62% to end at 24,176.15.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 4.08% higher at $122.8 per barrel.
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Stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Thursday (April 23, 2026), with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 852.49 points, as crude oil prices once again breached the $100 per barrel mark amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Sustained foreign fund outflows, along with a weak trend in Asian and European equities, also unnerved investors.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 852.49 points, or 1.09%, to settle at 77,664. During the day, it slumped 942.31 points, or 1.20%, to 77,574.18.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 205.05 points, or 0.84%, to end at 24,173.05.

From the Sensex pack, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys and HDFC Bank were among the major laggards.

In contrast, Adani Ports, Larsen & Toubro, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel and Bharat Electronics were the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.89% higher at $103.8 per barrel.

“Indian markets extended their losing streak, with the Nifty witnessing back-to-back bearish sessions and correcting over 400 points across the last two trading days. The price action reflects a clear shift in market tone – from resilience to risk aversion -as global uncertainties intensify and domestic triggers fail to provide immediate support,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and founder, Livelong Wealth, said.

The primary driver of today’s decline remains the sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions in West Asia, he noted.

“Concerns surrounding disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have significantly dented investor confidence, introducing a fresh layer of uncertainty into global markets. This has directly translated into a spike in crude oil prices. For an import-dependent economy like India, this creates a dual pressure, rising inflation expectations and stress on corporate margins,” Mr. Hariprasad said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,078.36 crore on Wednesday (April 22), according to exchange data.

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

Markets in Europe were quoting lower in mid-session deals.

“Domestic equities witnessed a broad-based decline, as elevated crude prices above $100 per barrel, amid the impasse in U.S.-Iran negotiations, continued to weigh on sentiment. The risk-off mood was further intensified by weak global cues, persistent FII outflows, and a depreciating rupee alongside higher U.S. Treasury yields,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

U.S. markets ended higher in overnight trade on Wednesday (April 22).

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

Published – April 23, 2026 04:32 pm IST

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) after a day’s breather, as investors pared exposure to index majors Reliance Industries, L&T and Bharti Airtel amid global tariff-related concerns.

Market sentiment was also sluggish due to a weak start to the earnings season and continued flight of foreign capital from Indian markets, according to traders.

In a volatile trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 250.48 points, or 0.30%, to settle at 83,627.69. During the day, it declined 615.38 points, or 0.73%, to 83,262.79.

The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 57.95 points or 0.22% to 25,732.30.

The session began on a negative note following disappointing results from IT major TCS and drifted lower for most of the session, though a rebound in the final hour trimmed some losses.

“Domestic equities experienced a downturn due to renewed concerns about potential U.S. tariffs on countries trading with Iran, overshadowing the initial optimism from the newly appointed U.S. ambassador’s positive statements on the trade deal. Investor sentiment remained cautious amidst the rupee’s weakness, rising crude prices, higher U.S. bond yields, and persistent FII outflows.

“On a brighter note, India’s December CPI remained within the RBI’s target range, reinforcing expectations of future rate cuts. However, the Q3 earnings season commenced on a subdued note, with lacklustre results from a leading IT major. Profit-booking was prevalent across most sectors, though small-cap stocks showed notable gains,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Trent, Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, ITC, Adani Ports and Bharat Electronics were among the biggest laggards.

In contrast, Eternal, ICICI Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India and Tata Consultancy Services were among the gainers.

“…fresh selling in heavyweights across sectors capped the upside. Ongoing geopolitical and global trade concerns also continued to weigh on risk appetite, keeping trading largely stock-specific,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said.

The country’s largest IT services exporter TCS on Monday (Janaury 12) reported a 13.91% drop in December quarter profit at Rs 10,657 crore, majorly on a one-time impact of new labour codes.

Meanwhile, retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 1.33% in December, mainly due to higher prices of food items, but remained below the Reserve Bank of India’s lower tolerance level.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,638.40 crore on Monday (January 12), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹5,839.32 crore, according to exchange data.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that any country “doing business” with Iran will have to pay a 25% tariff on its trade with Washington, a move that could impact Tehran’s major trading partners such as India, China and the UAE.

“Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This order is final and conclusive,” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social Monday.

The BSE smallcap gauge climbed 0.46%, while the midcap index dipped 0.1%.

BSE Telecommunication dropped 1.18 per cent, industrials (1.09%), capital goods (0.67%), consumer durables (0.63%), realty (0.56 per cent) and energy (0.51%).

“Indian equity markets witnessed sharp intra-day volatility on weekly expiry, with early gains giving way to profit-booking as the session progressed. The initial optimism was tempered by global tariff-related concerns, mixed reactions to Q3 earnings, and the usual expiry-driven swings,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (January 12).

Published – January 13, 2026 06:04 pm IST

Titan, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Reliance Industries were among the gainers on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) after the markets opened.
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On December 29, 2025, the Sensex declined by 345.91 points or 0.41% to settle at 84,695.54. File
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The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index, Sensex and the 50-share National Stock Exchange Nifty dropped during the initial trade. File
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The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index, Sensex and the 50-share National Stock Exchange index, Nifty declined in early trade. File
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