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Sensex and Nifty extended losses for the fifth consecutive session as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, weak Wall Street cues, and higher bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. IT and Media stocks outperformed, while Auto stocks led the decline.

Indian stock market extended its losing streak on July 23, 2026, with the Sensex falling 363 points and the Nifty closing below 23,900. Escalating US-Iran tensions, higher crude oil prices, persistent FII selling, and weak global sentiment weighed on markets, while the Auto sector emerged as the lone outperformer.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on July 22, 2026, with Sensex falling 715 points and Nifty closing below the 24,000 mark. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on imported generic medicines, escalating US-Iran tensions, rising Brent crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and heavy selling in banking, pharma and IT stocks. Despite the broader market weakness, Bajaj Auto and Nestlé India gained on the back of strong Q1 FY27 earnings.

The Indian stock market ended lower on 20 July 2026, with the Sensex dropping 442.93 points and the Nifty 50 slipping 95.80 points amid a sharp sell-off in private banking stocks following Q1 FY27 earnings. Explore today's market highlights, top gainers and losers, trending stocks, sector-wise performance, and the major factors that influenced market sentiment.

Adani Power shares climbed nearly 2% ahead of its Q1 FY27 earnings announcement scheduled for July 22. The board will also consider fundraising proposals, while recent acquisitions, a 25-year power supply agreement with MSEDCL, and a ₹2 lakh crore capacity expansion plan continue to strengthen the company's long-term growth outlook.

Indian benchmark indices ended largely unchanged on July 16, 2026, with IT and Auto stocks supporting the market while Realty and Financial Services lagged. Rising Brent crude prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, weak global cues, and profit booking ahead of the Q1 earnings season kept investor sentiment cautious despite selective sectoral gains.

Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat after recovering from sharp early losses. A strong rally in TCS, HCL Tech, and the IT sector offset weakness in FMCG, metals, and defence stocks amid geopolitical concerns and higher crude oil prices.

Indian markets ended sharply higher on July 10, 2026, with Sensex rising 827 points and Nifty gaining 244 points. Strong TCS Q1 FY27 results, a rally in IT stocks, lower crude oil prices, easing volatility, and positive global cues supported investor sentiment. Realty, PSU banks, and financial stocks also witnessed strong buying during the session.

Adani Group shares traded higher on Friday, led by Adani Total Gas, Adani Green Energy and Adani Enterprises. The rally was supported by positive business updates, clean energy expansion and investor confidence.

Indian benchmark indices witnessed a broad-based sell-off on July 8, 2026, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining more than 2% as renewed US-Iran tensions, soaring crude oil prices, a weaker rupee, and rising market volatility dented investor sentiment. Banking and financial stocks led the decline, while most sectoral indices ended deep in the red amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.