Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (August 31, 2026) as renewed tensions in West Asia triggered a rebound in crude oil prices.

Weak trends in the global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors’ sentiment during the initial trading, market analysts said.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 226.60 points to 77,028.56 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 120.40 points to 24,053.55.

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Among the 30 Sensex firms, Infosys, Tata Steel, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Titan were among the major laggards.

HDFC Bank climbed over 2%. Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel were also among the gainers.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.33% higher at $90.19 per barrel.

“This week’s trading begins with the market facing a few headwinds. From the global equity market perspective, the sentiments have turned slightly negative following the Fed chief Kevin Warsh’s statement that if inflation persists at rates higher than the Fed’s long-term target, ‘we have work to do’.

“The market has taken this as an indication of a rate hike in the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting scheduled for September 15-16. The consequent rise in bond yields is negative for equity markets. Another headwind is the renewed escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran pushing the Brent crude above $90,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

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 lower.

U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Friday (August 28, 2026).

“Indian equity markets are expected to trade with a cautious bias as renewed US-Iran military escalation revives concerns over global energy supplies, triggering a rebound in crude oil prices and prompting a broader risk-off tone across Asian markets. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi were both down more than 1 per cent in early trade, reflecting investors’ renewed focus on geopolitical risks,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,039.80 crore on Friday (August 28, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (August 28, 2026), the Sensex climbed 330.92 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 77,264.51. The Nifty settled 84.80 points, or 0.35%, higher at 24,175.65.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) as higher crude oil prices weighed on investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 35.99 points to 78,097.31 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 31.15 points to 24,444.55.

Further in the trade, the BSE benchmark dropped 211.37 points to 77,953.66, and the Nifty traded 65.10 points down at 24,411.15.

From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Titan and Bajaj Finance were among the major laggards.

State Bank of India, Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank and Asian Paints were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.24% higher at $90.01 per barrel.

“The market is defying a breakout on the upside and is moving sideways. The principal factor restraining a rally is the strengthening Brent crude which has again moved above $89 level.

“The off and on in the U.S.-Iran skirmishes continues with the latest attack by US military on a Panama-flagged container ship,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 4.59%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also traded higher, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (August 11, 2026).

“Overnight cues from Wall Street were subdued, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each declining about 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.6 per cent, as investors turned cautious ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. consumer price inflation data and amid the continuing stalemate between Washington and Tehran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹258.55 crore on Tuesday (August 11, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Tuesday (August 11, 2026), the Sensex dropped 388.19 points, or 0.49%, to settle at 78,154.25. The Nifty declined 112.10 points, or 0.46%, to end at 24,471.70.

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded on a mixed note in early trade on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) following the introduction of a new auction mechanism for shares having futures and options (F&O) contracts.

The Closing Auction Session (CAS) in the equity cash segment became operational on Monday (August 3, 2026), introducing a new auction-based mechanism for determining the closing prices of eligible stocks in a move aimed at making the price discovery process more transparent and robust.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 97 points to 78,736.20 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 173.95 points to 24,600.35.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty on Monday (August 3, 2026) ended with an unusual aberration after stock exchanges introduced the new auction mechanism.

“The 390-point spurt in the Nifty yesterday caused primarily by the new closing auction session (CAS) for determining the closing prices of stocks in the F&O segment is expected to normalise today. The sharp spike in Nifty vis-a-vis Sensex was an aberration caused by the new CAS, and therefore, investors need not attach much importance to this one-day aberration,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

From investor’s perspective, the significant trend is the positive development emerging in the economy and markets, he added.

Extending the winning momentum to the fourth day, the Sensex jumped 544.39 points, or 0.70%, to settle at 78,639.03.

The Nifty climbed 390.70 points, or 1.60%, to end at 24,774.30. From the Sensex pack, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the major winners.

Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, HDFC Bank and Tata Consultancy Services were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.36% higher at $84.91 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹922.26 crore on Monday (August 3, 2026), according to exchange data.

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

U.S. markets ended sharply higher on Monday (August 3, 2026).

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday (July 27, 2026) following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing tensions in the West Asia.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 566 points to 76,608.66 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 153.60 points to 23,923.30.

“Market sentiment has improved meaningfully over the weekend after the U.S. and Iran paused military action, easing fears of an immediate supply disruption. Brent crude has corrected sharply, offering a significant tailwind for India through lower inflation expectations, an improved current account outlook and reduced pressure on the rupee,” Rajesh Palviya, Head of Research, Axis Direct, said.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, Eternal, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finance were among the major gainers.

Bharti Airtel and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 4% lower at $92.84 per barrel.

“The sharp dip in Brent crude price from $102 four days ago to around $93 this morning is a positive sentiment for the market. If the de-escalation of the West Asia conflict holds and crude price drifts lower, that can sustain a mild rally in the market,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,892.77 crore on Friday (July 25, 2026), according to exchange data.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI traded lower, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were also trading higher.

U.S. markets ended mostly higher.

On Friday (July 25, 2026), the Sensex declined 331.62 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. The Nifty dipped 102.15 points, or 0.43%, to end at 23,767.45.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday (July 20, 2026), dragged by heavy selling in blue-chip HDFC Bank and a sharp spike in crude oil prices due to the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 523.22 points to 77,628.23 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 134.10 points to 24,198.25.

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From the Sensex pack, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank declined nearly 5% after announcing their quarterly earnings over the weekend.

“HDFC Bank has disappointed, particularly on the NIM front,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti and Bajaj Finance were also among the laggards from the blue-chip pack.

Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

Reliance Industries Ltd., India’s most valuable company, traded nearly 1% higher after it reported record quarterly core profit and EBITDA for the June quarter, powered by strong performances across its oil-to-chemicals and telecom businesses.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 2.41% higher at $90.22 per barrel.

“There are near-term headwinds and tailwinds for the market now. The strongest headwind is Brent crude spiking above $90 on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. If this trend continues, India’s vulnerability to energy shock will resurface with negative implications for the rupee and FPI flows,” Mr. Vijayakumar said.

On the positive side, the weakening of the AI trade continues in markets like the U.S., South Korea and Taiwan, he said, adding that this can make markets like India attractive to the FPIs.

In Asian markets, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted higher, while South Korea’s KOSPI tanked 4.35%.

U.S. markets ended lower on Friday (July 17, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹376.41 crore on Friday (July 17, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (July 17, 2026), the Sensex bounced back 964.58 points, or 1.25%, to settle at 78,151.45. The Nifty climbed 261.55 points, or 1.09%, to end at 24,334.30.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended flat on Monday (July 13, 2026) as a sharp rally in crude oil prices due to escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on overall investor sentiment.

Resilience in IT and consumer durables stocks, however, helped offset the impact of geopolitical concerns, enabling the benchmark indices to recover from early losses and close on a largely flat note, an expert said.

After falling sharply during morning trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex rebounded by 219.9 points during the day but failed to build on the gains. The benchmark went up by 47.01 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 77,616.40. During the morning trade, it tanked 711.96 points, or 0.91%, to 76,857.43.

The 50-share NSE Nifty eked out an uptick of 4.10 points, or 0.02%, to end at 24,211, registering its third day of gains.

From the Sensex pack, Tata Consultancy Services jumped 5.43% to emerge as the top gainer, while HCL Tech climbed 5.02%, Tech Mahindra 3.34%, Infosys 3.17%, NTPC 2.18 per cent and Kotak Mahindra Bank 1.83%.

Tata Steel, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, UltraTech Cement and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.57% to $77.96 per barrel.

“Indian equity markets ended largely flat after opening on a weak note, as investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz, which have disrupted oil tanker movements and pushed crude oil prices sharply higher, kept overall market sentiment cautious,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

However, resilience in IT, consumer durables and financial services stocks helped offset the impact of geopolitical concerns, enabling the benchmark indices to recover from early losses and close on a largely flat note, he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi slumped 8.95%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also ended lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled marginally higher.

Markets in Europe were trading mixed.

U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (July 10).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,603.72 crore on Friday (July 10), according to exchange data.

On Friday (July 10), the Sensex jumped 827.57 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 77,569.39. The Nifty surged 244.10 points, or 1.02%, to end at 24,206.90.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Monday (July 13, 2026) amid escalating tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices.

Bearish trend in Asian peers also dragged the domestic markets lower.

After two days of rally, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 616.15 points to 76,946.97 in early deals. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 190.50 points to 24,015.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Maruti, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards.

Tata Consultancy Services, NTPC, HCL Tech and Power Grid were the gainers.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, quoted 3.96% higher at $79.02 per barrel.

The escalation in geopolitical tensions has triggered a sharp rebound in crude oil prices, weighing on overall investor sentiment, according to a market analyst.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi slumped nearly 7%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also traded lower.

U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (July 10, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,603.72 crore on Friday (July 10, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday (July 10, 2026), the Sensex jumped 827.57 points, or 1.08%, to settle at 77,569.39. The Nifty surged 244.10 points, or 1.02%, to end at 24,206.90.