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Indian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on September 1, 2026, extending losses for a second consecutive session. The Nifty 50 fell 0.10% to 24,055.80, while the Sensex declined 0.02% to 76,944.28. Renewed US-Iran tensions and Brent crude crossing $91 a barrel pressured banking, auto, realty and pharma stocks, while gains in ITC, IT and telecom counters capped the downside.

Indian stock markets traded lower on August 18, 2026, as rising crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, higher global bond yields and rupee weakness triggered a risk-off mood. Nifty 50 fell to 24,177.20 by 11:30 AM, while investors tracked NSE IPO developments, Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscription, ICICI Bank and key corporate updates.

Dhoot Transmission made a strong NSE debut at ₹1,200, gaining 37.77% over its ₹871 IPO price. The stock later slipped to ₹1,147.60 amid profit booking. Here's a look at the share price, IPO subscription, key levels, anchor lock-in, debt reduction and growth outlook.

Indian benchmark indices ended sharply higher on August 3, with the Sensex gaining 544 points and the Nifty closing at 24,774. Strong buying in IT stocks, easing crude oil prices, improving FII sentiment, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) drove the rally, while investors remained focused on the upcoming RBI policy meeting.

Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on July 29, 2026, with the Sensex gaining 888.68 points and the Nifty closing at 24,250.20. The rally was driven by sustained buying in IT stocks, positive FII inflows, lower market volatility, and expectations of an unchanged US Federal Reserve interest rate. Infosys led the IT surge, while broad-based gains across FMCG, Metals, Pharma, and Financials boosted overall market sentiment.

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.