Indian Stock Markets Volatile Amid US-Iran Tensions and Crude Oil Fluctuations
Between May 25 and June 3, 2026, Indian stock markets experienced sharp volatility driven by fluctuating crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, and foreign fund outflows. The Sensex and Nifty initially surged on crude falling below $100/barrel and US-Iran negotiation hopes, but later tumbled as oil rebounded near $99/barrel amid US self-defense strikes in Iran and ceasefire uncertainty. IT stocks led declines, while the rupee weakened. Additional pressure came from US proposed tariffs on 54 countries, including India, over forced labor concerns.
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Stock markets surge on buying in blue-chips; Sensex jumps 965 points
Indian stock markets ended sharply higher on July 17, 2026, with the BSE Sensex surging 964.58 points (1.25%) to close at 78,151.45, and the NSE Nifty rising 261.55 points (1.09%) to 24,334.30. The rally was driven by buying in blue-chip stocks, particularly Reliance Industries, banking, and IT sectors. Tech Mahindra led gains with a 3.91% jump after reporting a 28.4% rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter. Analysts attributed the momentum to a shift toward large-cap stocks, optimism around Q1 earnings, and domestic institutional investors rotating out of expensive mid and small-cap stocks. Despite weak global cues, including declines in Asian and European markets, Indian benchmarks outperformed. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,205.56 crore on the previous trading day. Brent crude oil prices rose 1.79% to $85.52 per barrel.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty rally in early trade led by IT stocks
On July 17, 2026, Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied in early trade, driven by strong buying in IT stocks following Tech Mahindra's report of a 28.4% rise in consolidated net profit for the June quarter to ₹1,465 crore. The BSE Sensex jumped 480.95 points to 77,656.56, while the NSE Nifty climbed 125.05 points to 24,201. Tech Mahindra shares rose 3%, and other winners included Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Reliance Industries. Lagging stocks were Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Trent, and UltraTech Cement. The BSE IT index gained 1.25% to 28,189.45. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended lower on Thursday, and Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth ₹4,205.56 crore. Brent crude oil rose 0.85% to $84.95 per barrel, while Asian markets mostly traded lower.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Markets Rally for Second Day; Sensex Jumps Over 800 Points
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a second consecutive day on July 10, 2026, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks such as Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. The BSE Sensex surged 827.57 points (1.08%) to close at 77,569.39, while the NSE Nifty rose 244.10 points (1.02%) to 24,206.90. The rally was further supported by easing crude oil prices and buying in IT stocks after TCS reported a 4.61% increase in its June-quarter net profit to ₹13,349 crore and guided for improved demand. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹532.86 crore on the previous day. Asian markets mostly ended higher, while European markets traded mixed. The rupee strengthened by 15 paise to 95.32 against the US dollar.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Markets Rally for Second Day; Sensex Jumps Over 800 Points
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a second consecutive day on July 10, 2026, driven by gains in heavyweight stocks like Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank. The BSE Sensex surged 827.57 points (1.08%) to close at 77,569.39, while the NSE Nifty rose 244.10 points (1.02%) to 24,206.90. The rally was supported by easing crude oil prices, with Brent crude dipping 0.30% to $76.07 per barrel, and buying in IT stocks after TCS reported a 4.61% increase in its June-quarter net profit to ₹13,349 crore and guided for improved demand in the ongoing quarter. Asian markets mostly ended higher, while European markets traded mixed. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹532.86 crore on the previous day. The rupee also strengthened, rising 15 paise to 95.32 against the US dollar in early trade.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Surge in Early Trade on IT Stock Buying; Sensex Jumps Nearly 700 Points
Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on July 10, 2026, driven by a rally in IT stocks after TCS reported a 4.61% increase in its June-quarter net profit to ₹13,349 crore and guided for demand improvement in the ongoing quarter. The BSE Sensex jumped 694.83 points to 77,423.82, while the NSE Nifty rose 195.95 points to 24,154.85. Major winners included HCL Tech, Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, and Asian Paints. Positive global markets also supported the rally, with South Korea's Kospi jumping over 4% and Japan's Nikkei up 1.91%. However, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹532.86 crore on the previous day. Brent crude traded at $76.55 per barrel. Analysts noted markets are largely ignoring geopolitical tensions in West Asia but advised caution.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Rebound After Heavy Losses Amid US-Iran Tensions
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on July 9, 2026, recovering from a sharp sell-off in the previous session. The Sensex climbed 238.22 points (0.31%) to close at 76,741.82, while the Nifty rose 80.75 points (0.34%) to 23,962.80. The recovery was driven by foreign fund inflows (FIIs bought equities worth ₹1,962.80 crore on July 8) and positive global cues, though caution persisted as the United States and Iran exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day. Mid and smallcap stocks led the rebound, with realty and PSU banks bouncing back. Major gainers included Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, and Bajaj Finserv, while Infosys and Maruti lagged. Brent crude traded marginally higher at $78.14 per barrel. Asian markets mostly ended in the green, while European markets traded positively.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian stock markets rebound after sharp fall amid foreign fund inflows
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on July 9, 2026, recovering from a sharp fall in the previous session. The BSE Sensex climbed 495.86 points to 76,998.54, while the NSE Nifty gained 148.70 points to 24,025. The recovery was driven by foreign fund inflows and buying in blue-chip stocks such as Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Industries. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹1,962.80 crore on July 8. However, IT stocks like Infosys and TCS lagged. Analysts noted that geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and crude oil prices, had impacted markets, but Brent crude at $78.83 per barrel was not seen as a crisis trigger. Asian markets showed mixed performance, while U.S. markets ended mostly lower.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Tumble Over 2% on Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Surge
On July 8, 2026, Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty plunged over 2% in late trading, driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions after President Donald Trump declared the interim agreement with Iran 'over,' raising fears of renewed Middle East conflict. The BSE Sensex fell 1,722.99 points (2.20%) to 76,457.73, while the NSE Nifty dropped 530.05 points (2.17%) to 23,868.65. All 30 Sensex stocks traded in the red, with major laggards including InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, and Hindustan Unilever. Brent crude oil prices jumped 6.19% to $78.75 per barrel. Asian markets showed mixed reactions: South Korea's Kospi tumbled 5.35%, Japan's Nikkei fell 2.11%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.99%. U.S. markets had ended lower the previous day. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) had net bought equities worth ₹393.19 crore on July 7.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Fall on Renewed U.S.-Iran Tensions and Crude Oil Spike
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined sharply in early trade on July 8, 2026, driven by renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and a spike in crude oil prices. The Sensex fell 537.83 points to 77,642.89, while the Nifty dropped 163.55 points to 24,235.15. Brent crude rose 2.55% to $76.05 per barrel. Major laggards included Asian Paints, InterGlobe Aviation, and Reliance Industries, while Sun Pharma and HCL Tech gained. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) had bought equities worth ₹393.19 crore on the previous day. Analysts noted that the positive momentum from FII activity and improving macro fundamentals was temporarily overshadowed by geopolitical uncertainty. Asian markets were mixed, and U.S. markets ended lower on July 7.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Surge on IT Rally and Soft U.S. Jobs Data
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on July 3, 2026, driven by a rally in IT stocks and softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data that tempered expectations of near-term Federal Reserve tightening. The Sensex jumped 545.89 points to 78,048.01, while the Nifty rose 173.85 points to 24,346.90. Major winners included HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Bharat Electronics, and TCS. Lagging stocks were Mahindra & Mahindra, SBI, NTPC, and InterGlobe Aviation. Asian markets traded higher, while U.S. markets ended mixed. Analysts cited progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations easing energy supply concerns and continued tapering of FII outflows as supportive factors. Brent crude rose 0.63% to $72.25 per barrel. FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹311.82 crore on the previous day.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Rally for Second Day on Easing Crude Oil Prices and IT Buying
Indian benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for a second consecutive day on July 2, 2026, driven by softening crude oil prices, positive geopolitical developments, and strong buying in IT stocks. The BSE Sensex jumped 579.48 points (0.75%) to close at 77,502.12, while the NSE Nifty gained 169.85 points (0.71%) to settle at 24,175.70. Major IT gainers included Infosys (up 5.64%), Tech Mahindra (4.32%), TCS (4.28%), and HCL Tech (4.12%). Brent crude fell 1.45% to $70.53 per barrel amid easing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The rally was supported by landmark India-Japan agreements on economic partnership, defence co-development, AI cooperation, and energy security. However, global markets were mixed, with South Korea's Kospi tumbling 7.89% on AI jitters. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,140.50 crore on the previous day. Sectorally, IT surged 4.37%, while industrials and telecom lagged.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Stock markets bounce back after two days of decline; Sensex jumps 444 points, Nifty up 0.6%
Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on July 1, 2026, after two days of decline, driven by positive global market trends and a drop in crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to close at 76,922.64, while the NSE Nifty rose 140.10 points (0.59%) to end at 24,005.85. Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Eternal, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, and State Bank of India. Laggards included HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Infosys. Sectorally, realty surged 3.56%, while IT stocks fell 1.94%. Brent crude dropped 1.07% to $72.17 per barrel. Analysts attributed the recovery to easing geopolitical tensions, improving global sentiment, and benign oil prices. Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹2,556.75 crore on the previous day.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Stock markets decline in early trade amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on June 30, 2026, amid uncertainty over the next round of U.S.–Iran negotiations in Doha. Fresh foreign fund outflows and decline in blue-chip IT stocks also weighed on sentiment. Sensex declined 103.95 points to 76,624.42, while Nifty dropped 40.10 points to 23,908.80. Brent crude oil traded 0.56% lower at $72.74 per barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹1,350.10 crore on the previous day. Analysts noted cautious investor bias due to renewed geopolitical tensions, with attention on the Doha talks for potential diplomatic progress. Asian markets showed mixed performance, while U.S. markets ended higher on Monday.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian stock markets rise for second day on falling oil prices and global rally
Benchmark Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose for a second consecutive day on June 25, 2026, aided by softening crude oil prices and positive global market trends. The Sensex gained 109.25 points (0.14%) to close at 77,100.47, while the Nifty rose 34.35 points (0.14%) to 24,056. Early gains of over 1% were partly erased by profit-taking in IT and metal shares. Brent crude oil fell 1.26% to $72.81 per barrel. Asian markets rallied, with South Korea's Kospi jumping 5.42% and Japan's Nikkei climbing 4.61%. Auto stocks outperformed on softer metal prices and improving retail demand. Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth ₹1,843.40 crore the previous day. Markets were closed on June 26 for the Muharram holiday.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Stock Markets Rally in Early Trade Tracking Drop in Oil Prices, Positive Trends in Asian Equities
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied sharply in early trade on Thursday, June 25, 2026, driven by a decline in global crude oil prices and positive momentum in Asian equity markets. The BSE Sensex climbed 440.23 points to 77,435.76, while the NSE Nifty rose 137.80 points to 24,147.60. Major gainers included InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, State Bank of India, and Hindustan Unilever. Brent crude fell 1.70% to $72.49 per barrel, with analysts citing easing geopolitical risk premiums and improving global supply conditions as key factors. Asian markets saw strong gains, led by South Korea's Kospi (up over 5%) and Japan's Nikkei (nearly 4% higher). Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹1,843.40 crore on the previous trading day. The rally followed a strong session on Wednesday, where the Sensex had jumped 790 points.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Markets Rebound as Crude Oil Softens; Sensex Jumps 790 Points
Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply on June 24, 2026, gaining around 1% as softening crude oil prices and buying in banking, financial, and IT stocks drove recovery. The Sensex jumped 790.54 points to close at 76,991.22, while the Nifty rose 197.55 points to 24,021.65. Key winners included InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HDFC Bank, and Tata Consultancy Services. Lagging stocks were NTPC, Tata Steel, Maruti, and Bharat Electronics. Market sentiment was boosted by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, improved traffic at the Strait of Hormuz, growing expectations of an India-U.S. trade deal, and foreign institutional investor purchases of ₹17.86 crore in equities. The BSE SmallCap and MidCap indices also edged higher, while Asian markets mostly rose and U.S. markets ended lower the previous session. The rally followed a sharp sell-off on June 23, when the Sensex had tumbled 893 points.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Stock markets rebound in early trade on softening crude oil prices
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on June 24, 2026, after sharp losses the previous session, driven by softening crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip stocks. The Sensex climbed 187.63 points to 76,388.31, while the Nifty rose 57.75 points to 23,878.85. Major gainers included Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Trent, Infosys, TCS, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Brent crude fell 1.02% to $76.29 per barrel. Analysts noted that lower crude oil prices have removed macro headwinds for India, and the rupee has stabilized. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹17.86 crore on the previous day. Additionally, a senior US official indicated that the US and India are close to concluding a bilateral trade deal. Asian markets were mixed, while US markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Sensex Rallies 291 Points on Falling Oil Prices and US-Iran Talks Progress
Indian stock markets rebounded on June 22, 2026, with the benchmark BSE Sensex gaining 291.17 points (0.38%) to close at 77,094.07, buoyed by a decline in global crude oil prices and positive global cues driven by progress in U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. The broader Nifty index rose 89.80 points (0.37%) to 24,102.90. Buying was concentrated in oil and gas, banking, and pharmaceutical sectors. Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, and Reliance Industries were among the top gainers. Brent crude slipped 1.66% to $79.23 per barrel. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹4,859.07 crore on the previous trading day. Analysts attributed the recovery to the constructive first round of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, alongside fresh foreign fund inflows. Asian markets mostly closed higher, while European markets traded lower.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Indian Stock Markets Rebound on Falling Crude Oil Prices and Supportive Global Cues
Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on June 22, 2026, driven by a decline in crude oil prices and supportive global cues. The Sensex climbed 407.12 points to 77,210.02, while the Nifty surged 114.75 points to 24,129.95. Buying in blue-chip stocks such as Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, and HCL Tech buoyed the markets. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹4,859.07 crore on the previous trading day. Brent crude oil fell 1.50% to $79.36 per barrel. Asian markets were mostly higher, with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index gaining, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index traded lower. A joint statement from mediators Pakistan and Qatar reported that the U.S. and Iran have agreed on a roadmap to reach a final agreement within 60 days following talks in Switzerland. Lagging stocks included Titan, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports, and ITC.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Sensex tumbles 786 points after five-day rally as IT stocks drag
Indian stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on June 19, 2026, ending a five-day rally. The Sensex dropped 786.58 points to 76,624.90, while the Nifty declined 210.95 points to 23,959.80. Heavy selling in IT stocks drove the decline, triggered by a revenue growth guidance cut by Accenture. Major IT firms including Infosys (down over 8%), Tata Consultancy Services (down 6%), Tech Mahindra (down 5%), and HCL Tech (down 4.9%) were among the biggest losers. HDFC Bank and Tata Steel also lagged. The BSE IT index fell 5.38%. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,025.20 crore on the previous day. NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Trent, and Power Grid were among the gainers. Brent crude traded lower at $79.11 per barrel.
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