Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Friday (October 16, 2026) amid profit-taking, a day after recording a sharp rally.

Relentless foreign fund outflows and a decline in blue-chip Reliance Industries after a 4% rally in the previous trade added to the overall bearish trend in equities during the initial trading session.

However, strong buying in IT stocks cushioned the fall to a great extent in the market.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 113 points to 74,187 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 27.20 points to 22,967.15.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints and State Bank of India were among the biggest laggards.

Tech Mahindra surged 5% after the IT services firm reported a 32.74% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹1,585.6 crore for the July-September quarter of FY27 as strong volume growth, cost savings and rupee depreciation lifted operating profit.

Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel and Titan were among the winners.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹5,285.37 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.61% lower at $105.3 per barrel.

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

U.S. markets ended higher on Thursday.

On Thursday (October 15, 2026), the Sensex jumped 1,533.72 points, or 2.11%, to settle near the day’s high at 74,315.61. The Nifty climbed 374.65 points, or 1.66%, to close at 22,997.35, its highest level since September 25.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Monday (October 12, 2026), extending their previous session’s sharp rally, amid easing oil prices.

The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 178 points to 72,627.86 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 76.20 points to 22,591.45.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics, Mahindra and Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, Trent, Tata Steel and NTPC were among the major winners.

Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, ITC and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.45% to $103.1 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi traded sharply lower, while Shanghai’s SSE Composite index also quoted lower. Hang Seng index traded marginally higher.

U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (October 9, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,568.90 crore on Friday (October 9, 2026), according to exchange data.

On Friday, the Sensex jumped 879.09 points, or 1.23%, to settle at 72,472.33. The Nifty rallied 288.65 points, or 1.30%, to end at 22,520.45.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Friday (October 9, 2026) after two days of sharp decline, led by a rally in TCS and other IT stocks.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 292 points to 71,876.10 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was up 84.60 points to 22,310.40.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services surged over 4% after reporting a 15% jump in net profit to ₹13,884 crore and pointing to continued growth momentum going forward.

Infosys, ITC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and HDFC Bank were also among the gainers.

Eternal, Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.11% to $103 per barrel.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted lower, while Hang Seng index traded higher.

U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Thursday (October 8, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth $12,943.58 crore on Thursday (October 8, 2026), according to exchange data. The Sensex tumbled 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, to settle at 71,593.24. The Nifty dropped 371.25 points, or 1.64%, to end at 22,231.80.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday (October 8, 2026) as growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions persisting for longer, surging crude oil prices and foreign fund outflows dented sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 264.97 points to 72,408.15 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 87.50 points to 22,507.65.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, ITC, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and InterGlobe Aviation were among the major laggards.

Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the winners.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 2.02% higher at $102.2 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹6,121.37 crore on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), according to exchange data.

“The outlook for Indian equities remains cautious after the RBI raised its repo rate to 5.50%, tightening domestic financial conditions at a time when global markets are already contending with elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty. Tighter domestic financial conditions and a fragile global risk backdrop could keep investors defensive,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

The Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on Wednesday (October 7, 2026), its first hike in nearly four years, while signalling that rate cuts are off the table in the near term and that further hikes could follow amid rising inflation, a weak rupee and high crude oil prices.

The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI voted unanimously to raise the repo rate, and sprang a surprise with a shift in policy stance to “calibrated tightening” from “neutral”.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Wednesday.

“The key overhang is no longer the RBI’s rate increase alone, but the growing prospect of tighter domestic and global monetary conditions persisting for longer, potentially keeping pressure on risk appetite and foreign flows. The RBI’s shift to calibrated tightening, followed by Federal Reserve minutes indicating another U.S. rate increase may be required this year, could limit risk appetite,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Tuesday (October 6, 2026), extending their previous session’s rally, as a decline in crude oil prices below the $100 per barrel mark and buying in bank stocks and Reliance Industries added to investors’ optimism.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to settle at 73,067.81. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to end at 22,776.10.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Trent surged the most, up 12.78%. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal and Asian Paints were also among the winners.

Tech Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Finance and ITC were among the laggards. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 1.70% to $98.59 per barrel.

“Indian equities extended their rebound for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, with benchmark indices closing higher as further decline in crude oil prices eased some of the macroeconomic pressure weighing on sentiment,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Hang Seng index ended in positive territory, while South Korea’s Kospi quoted lower.

Markets in Europe were trading higher. U.S. markets ended higher on Monday (October 6).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,699.14 crore on Monday, according to exchange data.

On Monday (October 5), the Sensex jumped 472.77 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 72,382.47. The Nifty climbed 133.80 points, or 0.60%, to end at 22,555.75.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Thursday (October 1, 2026) as relentless foreign fund outflows weighed on investors’ sentiment, although cooling crude oil prices that traded below the $100 per barrel mark cushioned the fall.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 215 points to 72,257.30 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was down 107.25 points to 22,518.90.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics, Eternal and Asian Paints were the major laggards.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services and Axis Bank were among the winners.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹10,148.41 crore on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), according to exchange data.

“The sustained FII selling became intense during the last two trading days when the FIIs sold equity for a total of Rs 20,128 crore. With the US 10-year bond yield rising further to 5.3 per cent, FIIs may continue to sell. An apparent contradiction in the FII activity is that even while selling through the exchanges, they have been consistently investing through the primary market and also buying expensive mid and smallcaps,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.92% lower at $97.13 per barrel.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index quoted higher.

U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday.

“The domestic market remains under pressure after extending its decline, with September marking the Nifty’s steepest monthly fall since March. Foreign selling and elevated global borrowing costs continue to weigh on sentiment, although the easing in crude prices and softer US inflation provide some counterweight,” Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder & CEO of HST Wealth, a research analyst firm, said.

Brent crude has eased below the $100 mark, offering some relief after the recent surge in energy prices, he added.

On Wednesday (September 30, 2026), the Sensex declined 48.78 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 72,480.29. The Nifty dropped 95.75 points, or 0.42%, to end at 22,620.45.

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.