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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.
Stock Market Today (3 September 2026): Sensex Falls 417 Points, Nifty Closes Below 23,900 Amid Late Volatility
The Indian stock market ended lower for the fourth consecutive session on 3 September 2026. Early gains were erased during the day as elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical concerns and sharp late-session volatility weakened sentiment. The Sensex fell 417.49 points to close at 76,152.86, while the Nifty 50 declined 41 points to settle at 23,873.45.
Stock Market Today (2 September 2026): Sensex Falls 374 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000 as Auto Stocks Lead Sell-Off
The Indian stock market extended its decline on 2 September 2026 as rising crude oil prices, geopolitical concerns and global uncertainty weakened investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 373.93 points to close at 76,570.35, while the Nifty 50 declined 141.35 points to settle at 23,914.45. Auto stocks led the sell-off, and broader markets also ended lower.
Stock Market Today (1 September 2026): Sensex Ends Nearly Flat, Nifty Closes Below 24,100 Amid Volatile Trade
The Indian stock market ended marginally lower on 1 September 2026 after a volatile trading session. The Sensex slipped 12.99 points to close at 76,944.28, while the Nifty 50 declined 24.60 points to settle at 24,055.80. Selling pressure in banking and auto stocks, along with higher crude oil prices and global uncertainty, kept investors cautious.
Stock Market Today (31 August 2026): Sensex Falls 307 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,100 as Crude Oil and West Asia Tensions Weigh
The Indian stock market ended lower on 31 August 2026 as renewed geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 307.24 points to 76,957.27, while the Nifty 50 declined 95.25 points to close at 24,080.40.
Stock Market Today (28 August 2026): Sensex Rises 331 Points, Nifty Gains 85 Points as IT Stocks Lead Market Rebound
The Indian stock market rebounded on 28 August 2026 after two consecutive sessions of losses. The Sensex gained 330.92 points to close at 77,264.51, while the Nifty 50 rose 84.80 points to settle at 24,175.65, supported by a strong rally in IT stocks.
Stock Market Today (27 August 2026): Sensex Falls 539 Points, Nifty Closes Below 24,100 as HDFC Bank Weighs
Indian stock markets ended lower on 27 August 2026, with the Sensex falling 539.35 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,100. Heavy selling in HDFC Bank and weakness across key sectors kept investor sentiment under pressure during the monthly derivatives expiry session.
Stock Market Today (26 August 2026): Sensex Falls 183 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,250 as IT and Reliance Drag Market
Indian equities ended lower on 26 August 2026 after giving up their early gains. The Sensex fell 183.15 points and the Nifty declined 126.80 points to close below 24,250. Heavy selling in IT, infrastructure, telecom and Reliance Industries outweighed gains in private banks, metals and financial stocks. Falling crude oil prices and stronger banking stocks provided some support, while investors remained cautious ahead of Nvidia's earnings and amid uncertainty around US visa restrictions and the Strait of Hormuz.
Stock Market Today (25 August 2026): Sensex Jumps 287 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,300 as Pharma and PSU Banks Lead Recovery
Indian equities staged a strong recovery on 25 August 2026 after opening under pressure. The Sensex gained 286.98 points and the Nifty advanced 115.50 points to close at 24,334.55. Buying at lower levels, easing crude oil prices, a stronger rupee and short covering on the monthly expiry helped the benchmarks recover sharply in the final hour. Pharma, PSU Bank, IT and Infrastructure stocks led the sectoral gains, while Metal and Private Bank stocks remained relatively weak.
Stock Market Today (24 August 2026): Sensex Falls 172 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,250 as Financial Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities ended lower on 24 August 2026 after giving up early gains. The Sensex fell 171.72 points to close at 77,369.11, while the Nifty 50 declined 32.95 points to settle at 24,219.05. Financial stocks and PSU Banks dragged the market, while Metal and IT stocks provided some support. Investors remained cautious ahead of fresh US sanctions on Iran, elevated crude oil prices and upcoming global policy cues.
Stock Market Today (21 August 2026): Sensex Ends Flat, Nifty Holds Above 24,250 as Metal and Private Banks Support Market
Indian equities ended almost flat on 21 August 2026 after a range-bound session. The Sensex gained just 3.11 points to close at 77,540.83, while the Nifty 50 rose 20.15 points, or 0.08%, to settle at 24,252. Metal, Private Bank and Realty stocks provided support, while IT, FMCG and Auto stocks remained under pressure. Elevated crude oil prices, rising global bond yields and continued US-Iran tensions kept investors cautious.
Stock Market Today (20 August 2026): Sensex Jumps 628 Points, Nifty Reclaims 24,200 as IT, Realty and Financial Stocks Lead Recovery
Indian equities rebounded sharply on 20 August 2026, with the Sensex rising 628.04 points and the Nifty gaining 153.55 points to close above 24,200. Easing global bond yields, a firmer rupee, broad-based buying and improved global sentiment helped investors return to equities. The Nifty snapped its seven-session losing streak, while IT, Realty, Media and Financial stocks led the recovery despite elevated crude oil prices and continued geopolitical uncertainty.
Stock Market Today (19 August 2026): Sensex Falls 326 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,100 as Crude Oil and Energy Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities ended lower on 19 August 2026, with the Sensex falling 325.78 points and the Nifty declining 76.60 points to close below 24,100. Rising crude oil prices, persistent Middle East tensions and higher global bond yields kept investors cautious. The Nifty extended its losing streak to seven consecutive sessions, marking its longest losing run in around 11 months, while IT stocks showed some recovery and Energy and Defence stocks remained under pressure.
Stock Market Today (18 August 2026): Sensex Falls 493 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,200 as Crude Oil and IT Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities ended sharply lower on 18 August 2026, with the Sensex falling 492.70 points and the Nifty declining 132.75 points to close below 24,200. Rising crude oil prices, renewed Middle East tensions, higher global bond yields and heavy selling in IT and Realty stocks kept investors cautious. The Nifty extended its losing streak to six consecutive sessions, while selective Auto, Pharma, Media and healthcare stocks showed relative resilience.
Stock Market Today (17 August 2026): Sensex Falls 281 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,300 as Crude Oil and IT Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities ended lower on 17 August 2026, with the Sensex falling 281 points and the Nifty closing below 24,300. Elevated crude oil prices, continued Middle East tensions and heavy selling in IT stocks kept investors cautious, while metal and realty stocks provided some support.
Stock Market Today (14 August 2026): Sensex Slips 71 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,400 as Crude Oil Keeps Markets Under Pressure
Indian equities ended slightly lower on 14 August as elevated crude oil prices and Middle East tensions kept investors cautious. While media and consumer durable stocks provided support, weakness in metals, financials and Tata Motors limited any meaningful recovery.
Stock Market Today (13 August 2026): Sensex Rises 114 Points While Nifty Ends Below 24,400 on Expiry-Day Volatility
Indian equities witnessed another volatile expiry-day session on 13 August as easing U.S. rate concerns supported sentiment, but higher crude oil prices and Middle East tensions kept investors cautious. Strong earnings and buying in select stocks helped the Sensex close higher even as the Nifty ended in the red.
Stock Market Today (12 August 2026): Sensex Falls 188 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,450 as IT and Tata Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities remained under pressure on 12 August as elevated crude oil prices and selling in IT and Tata Group stocks weighed on sentiment. PSU banks and metal stocks provided some support, helping the benchmark indices recover from their intraday lows.
Stock Market Today (11 August 2026): Sensex Falls 388 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,500 as Crude Oil Rises
Indian equities faced selling pressure on 11 August as rising crude oil prices and weakness in financial and consumer stocks weighed on benchmark indices. Strong performance in pharma and IT stocks provided some support, but global and geopolitical uncertainty kept investors cautious.
Stock Market Today (10 August 2026): Sensex and Nifty End Marginally Higher as Realty and Auto Stocks Gain
Indian equities ended almost flat on 10 August as strong corporate earnings and selective buying supported the market, while rising crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty limited gains. Investors remained cautious and focused on stock-specific opportunities across realty, auto, financial and consumer stocks.
Stock Market Today (7 August 2026): Sensex Falls 455 Points, Nifty Slips as Financial Stocks Drag Market
Indian equities ended lower on 7 August as weakness in financial stocks and higher crude oil prices weighed on benchmark indices. However, strong gains in IT and auto stocks, along with continued foreign investor inflows, helped limit the broader weekly decline.