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Stock Market Today (6 October 2026): Sensex Jumps 685 Points, Nifty Rises Above 22,750 as Banks and Pharma Lead Rally
Indian stock markets extended their recovery on 6 October 2026, with the Sensex rising 685.34 points, or 0.95%, to close at 73,067.81, while the Nifty 50 gained 220.35 points, or 0.98%, to settle at 22,776.10. The rally marked the second consecutive session of gains after the market's prolonged eight-week losing streak. Strong buying in financial services, pharma, FMCG, energy and metal stocks supported the benchmarks, while easing crude oil prices and positive global cues improved overall sentiment. Trent was the standout performer, while Kotak Mahindra Bank, BSE and Reliance Industries also recorded strong gains.
Stock Market Today (5 October 2026): Sensex Jumps 473 Points, Nifty Reclaims 22,550 as ITC and Financial Stocks Lead Recovery
Indian stock markets staged a strong recovery on 5 October 2026 after the extended holiday break, with the Sensex rising 472.77 points, or 0.66%, to close at 72,382.47, while the Nifty 50 gained 133.80 points, or 0.60%, to settle at 22,555.75. The rally ended the market's four-session losing streak and came after one of the longest weekly losing stretches in Indian market history. FMCG, consumer durables and PSU banking stocks led the recovery, while ITC emerged as the biggest Nifty gainer. Easing crude oil prices, softer expectations of aggressive US monetary tightening, positive global cues and strong quarterly business updates supported investor sentiment.
Stock Market Today (1 October 2026): Sensex Falls 571 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,450 as Auto and Metal Stocks Drag Market
Indian stock markets started October on a weak note as the Sensex fell 570.59 points, or 0.79%, to close at 71,909.70, while the Nifty 50 declined 198.50 points, or 0.88%, to settle at 22,421.95. The benchmarks recorded their fourth consecutive session of losses amid sustained foreign selling, elevated US Treasury yields, a weaker rupee and crude oil prices near the $100-per-barrel mark. Auto and metal stocks faced heavy selling, while IT stocks provided some support. The broader market also remained under pressure, with mid-cap and small-cap indices declining around 1%.
Stock Market Today (30 September 2026): Sensex Falls 49 Points, Nifty Slips Below 22,650 as Healthcare Stocks Drag Market
Indian stock markets ended lower for the third consecutive session on 30 September 2026, although the benchmark indices recovered sharply from their intraday highs before closing in negative territory. The Sensex fell 48.78 points to settle at 72,480.29, while the Nifty 50 declined 95.75 points to close at 22,620.45. Heavy selling in healthcare, pharma, metal and selected consumer stocks offset gains in banking, realty and media stocks. Elevated US bond yields, renewed crude oil concerns and continued foreign institutional selling kept overall sentiment cautious. Domestic institutional buying provided significant support and helped prevent a deeper decline.
Stock Market Today (29 September 2026): Sensex Falls 243 Points, Nifty Ends Below 22,750 Amid Expiry-Day Volatility
Indian stock markets extended their decline for the second consecutive session on 29 September 2026 as elevated crude oil prices, high US bond yields, foreign fund outflows and geopolitical uncertainty kept investors cautious. The Sensex fell 242.65 points to close at 72,529.07, while the Nifty 50 declined 64.05 points to settle at 22,716.20. The session was highly volatile because of the monthly F&O expiry, with the Nifty briefly falling to around 22,570 before recovering most of its losses. Metal and pharma stocks outperformed, while consumer durables, realty, IT and auto stocks remained under pressure.
Stock Market Today (28 September 2026): Sensex Crashes 1,124 Points, Nifty Falls Below 22,800 as Crude Oil Surges
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on 28 September 2026 as rising crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainty, higher global bond yields and heavy foreign institutional selling triggered broad-based losses. The Sensex plunged 1,124.02 points to close at 72,771.72, while the Nifty 50 declined 360.25 points to settle at 22,780.25. Both benchmarks fell more than 1.5%, with the Sensex closing at its lowest level since March 2026 and the Nifty also reaching a near six-month low. Financial stocks, PSU banks, realty, metals, energy and automobile stocks faced significant selling pressure.
Stock Market Today (25 September 2026): Sensex Gains 315 Points, Nifty Reclaims 23,100 as Crude Oil Cools
Indian stock markets recovered on 25 September 2026 after witnessing a sharp sell-off in the previous session. The Sensex gained 315.20 points to close at 73,895.74, while the Nifty 50 advanced 77.40 points to settle at 23,140.50. Easing crude oil prices, a stronger rupee and value buying in selected sectors helped improve sentiment. However, continued FII selling, elevated US bond yields and geopolitical uncertainty kept investors cautious. The recovery was not strong enough to prevent both benchmarks from recording their seventh consecutive weekly decline.
Stock Market Today (24 September 2026): Sensex Falls 1,248 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,100 as Crude Oil and Financial Stocks Drag Market
Indian stock markets witnessed one of their sharpest single-session declines in recent months on 24 September 2026. The Sensex plunged 1,247.71 points to close at 73,580.54, while the Nifty 50 declined 383.70 points to settle at 23,063.10. Rising crude oil prices, higher global bond yields, weak international cues and heavy selling in banks and financial stocks triggered a broad-based risk-off move. All major sectoral indices ended in the red, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks also faced strong selling pressure.
Stock Market Today (23 September 2026): Sensex Gains 299 Points, Nifty Ends Above 23,400 as Metal Stocks Rally
The Indian stock market rebounded on 23 September 2026 as easing crude oil prices, positive global cues and strong buying in metal and financial stocks lifted investor sentiment. The Sensex gained 299.17 points to close at 74,828.25, while the Nifty 50 rose 117.80 points to settle at 23,446.80. Broader markets also performed strongly, while foreign and domestic institutional investors both remained net buyers during the session.
Stock Market Today (22 September 2026): Sensex Falls 330 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,350 as IT Stocks Drag Market
The Indian stock market ended lower on 22 September 2026 as selling pressure in IT and financial stocks outweighed the positive impact of easing crude oil prices and supportive global cues. The Sensex fell 329.91 points to close at 74,529.08, while the Nifty 50 declined 85.30 points to settle at 23,329.00. Foreign institutional selling remained high, although strong domestic institutional buying provided some support to the market.
Stock Market Today (21 September 2026): Sensex Gains 564 Points, Nifty Ends Above 23,400 as Oil Prices Ease
The Indian stock market rebounded on 21 September 2026 after six consecutive weekly declines. The Sensex gained 564.03 points to close at 74,858.99, while the Nifty 50 rose 67.90 points to settle at 23,414.30. Easing crude oil prices, softer global bond yields and improved risk appetite supported the recovery, although broader markets remained slightly weak.
Stock Market Today (18 September 2026): Nifty Gains 76 Points, Sensex Ends Flat as Crude Oil Eases
The Indian stock market ended on a mixed note on 18 September 2026. The Nifty 50 gained 75.80 points to close at 23,346.40, while the Sensex edged up 19.63 points to settle at 74,294.96. Easing crude oil prices and positive global cues supported selective buying, although IT and selected Tata Group stocks remained under pressure. The closing auction session again created significant intraday volatility.
Stock Market Today (17 September 2026): Sensex Ends Flat, Nifty Gains 53 Points Above 23,270 Amid Fed Rate Hike and NSE IPO
The Indian stock market ended mixed on 17 September 2026 after a highly volatile session. The Sensex declined 21.86 points to close at 74,314.59, while the Nifty 50 gained 53 points to settle at 23,270.60. Buying in pharma, auto, realty, insurance and selected Tata Group stocks helped the Nifty recover, while weakness in HDFC Bank, ONGC and other large-cap stocks limited gains. Investors also remained cautious following the latest US Federal Reserve rate hike, elevated crude oil prices and the opening of the NSE IPO.
Stock Market Today (16 September 2026): Sensex Gains 333 Points, Nifty Reclaims 23,200 as Banks and FMCG Stocks Lead Recovery
The Indian stock market recovered on 16 September 2026 after two consecutive sessions of sharp declines. The Sensex gained 332.63 points to close at 74,336.45, while the Nifty 50 rose 99 points to settle at 23,217.60. Buying in banking, FMCG, insurance and selected heavyweight stocks helped the market recover, while easing crude oil prices provided additional support. IT stocks remained under pressure.
Stock Market Today (15 September 2026): Sensex Falls 778 Points, Nifty Slips 1.19% to Five-Month Low Amid Rising Oil Prices
The Indian stock market ended sharply lower on 15 September 2026 after a volatile session. The Sensex fell 777.94 points, or 1.04%, to close at 74,003.82, while the Nifty 50 declined 279.50 points, or 1.19%, to settle at 23,118.60. Rising crude oil prices, elevated global bond yields and geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment, while IT stocks were among the few areas to show strength.
Stock Market Today (11 September 2026): Sensex Falls 121 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,400 as Crude Oil and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
The Indian stock market ended lower on 11 September 2026 after a highly volatile session. The Sensex declined 120.83 points to close at 74,781.76, while the Nifty 50 fell 79.70 points to settle at 23,398.10. Rising crude oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions and concerns over global interest rates kept investors cautious, although strong value buying from lower levels helped the benchmark indices recover sharply from their intraday lows.
Stock Market Today (10 September 2026): Sensex Gains 138 Points, Nifty Ends Above 23,450 After Volatile Closing Auction
The Indian stock market snapped its three-session losing streak on 10 September 2026 after a highly volatile trading session. The Sensex gained 138.36 points to close at 74,902.59, while the Nifty 50 rose 46.30 points to settle at 23,477.80. Despite rising crude oil prices and continued geopolitical uncertainty, value buying in selected large-cap stocks helped the benchmarks recover sharply during the closing auction session.
Stock Market Today (9 September 2026): Sensex Falls 813 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,450 as Crude Oil Crosses $100
The Indian stock market ended sharply lower on 9 September 2026, extending its losing streak to three consecutive sessions. Rising crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions and heavy selling in information technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 813.35 points to close at 74,764.23, while the Nifty 50 declined 203.60 points to settle at 23,431.50, marking their lowest closing levels in around three months.
Stock Market Today (8 September 2026): Sensex Falls 555 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,650 Amid Crude Oil and Global Tensions
The Indian stock market extended its decline on 8 September 2026 as rising crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns over global interest rates weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 555.23 points to close at 75,577.58, while the Nifty 50 declined 144.05 points to settle at 23,635.10. Selling pressure was visible in private banks, financial stocks and several large-cap companies, while selected defence and metal stocks showed relative strength.
Stock Market Today (7 September 2026): Sensex Falls 383 Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,800 as IT Stocks Drag Market
The Indian stock market ended lower on 7 September 2026 as elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weakness in technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex declined 382.62 points to close at 76,132.81, while the Nifty 50 fell 118.55 points to settle at 23,779.15. IT and media stocks witnessed significant selling pressure, while pharma and healthcare stocks showed relative strength.
Stock Market Today (4 September 2026): Sensex Rises 363 Points, Nifty Ends Near 23,900 as Market Snaps Four-Day Losing Streak
The Indian stock market ended higher on 4 September 2026, snapping a four-day losing streak. The Sensex gained 362.57 points to close at 76,515.43, while the Nifty 50 rose 24.25 points to settle at 23,897.70. Buying in metal, oil and gas, insurance and selected financial stocks supported the market, although weakness in auto, IT, pharma and realty stocks limited the overall gains.