Indian benchmark indices snapped a four-session losing streak on May 13, 2026, supported by a sharp rally in metal stocks, value buying at lower levels, and improving global sentiment. Nifty closed above 23,400 while Sensex ended marginally higher, though weakness in IT and auto sectors kept broader market sentiment cautious.

13 May 2026|06:04 PM

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on May 12, 2026, with Sensex falling 1,456 points and Nifty closing at 23,379. Rising crude oil prices, persistent US-Iran tensions, rupee weakness, and heavy selling in IT stocks after OpenAI’s new AI deployment business announcement triggered broad-based market weakness. Realty, IT, defence, and financial stocks led the decline, while ONGC gained on government royalty cuts for crude and natural gas production.

12 May 2026|05:25 PM

Indian equity markets corrected sharply as investors reacted to rising oil prices, a weakening rupee, and fears of tighter forex conservation policies. The selloff highlighted growing concerns over slowing consumption growth, inflation pressures, and India’s external vulnerabilities, while sectors linked to EVs, renewables, and localisation emerged as long-term structural winners.

12 May 2026|11:41 AM