Indian Indices Rise on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Prospects The benchmark BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty surged in early trading on Friday, May 29, 2026, driven by a decline in global crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a potential extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The 30-share Sensex gained 352.22 points to 76,220.02, while the 50-share Nifty climbed 95.65 points to 24,002.80. The rally followed reports that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement to renew a 60-day truce, pending final approval from U.S. President Donald Trump. The positive sentiment was further bolstered by strong performance in the information technology sector and a broader uptick in global markets. Leading gains in the Sensex included shares of Infosys, Trent, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, and Maruti. Conversely, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Bharat Electronics, and InterGlobe Aviation underperformed. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 1.12% to $92.66 per barrel, reflecting market confidence in the potential deal. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, highlighted the significance of the oil price drop, stating, "Brent crude declining to below $93 is a big positive. This has happened on the expectations of a deal between the U.S. and Iran. Therefore, if a deal happens, crude can decline further, thereby improving India’s macros, which have been under pressure from the energy crisis." Asian markets mirrored the positive trend, with South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rising. However, China’s Shanghai Composite index fell, contrasting the regional sentiment. U.S. markets closed higher on Thursday, May 28, 2026, further reinforcing global optimism. The U.S.-Iran deal was confirmed by R.#donald_trump #geojit_investments #bse_sensex #nse_nifty #eid_ul_azha
Sensex and Nifty Decline Amid Surging Crude Prices and Geopolitical Tensions The Indian benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, experienced significant declines on Monday, May 18, 2026, amid rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Sensex fell 494.68 points, or 0.66 percent, to 74,743.31, while the Nifty dropped 167.85 points, or 0.71 percent, to 23,475.65. The market downturn was attributed to surging oil prices, a weakening rupee, and heightened concerns over regional conflicts. Crude oil prices surged to $111.2 per barrel, marking a 1.79 percent increase, driven by fears of disruptions in key oil supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts noted that the lack of progress in resolving tensions in the Middle East, including a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE, exacerbated market anxiety. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, highlighted that the spike in Brent crude prices was linked to the absence of initiatives to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The rupee faced unprecedented pressure, slipping to a record low of 96.25 against the US dollar. Forex traders cited rising oil prices, a strong dollar, and geopolitical instability as factors undermining emerging market currencies. The rupee opened at 96.19 but weakened further to 96.25, reflecting a 44 paise decline from the previous close. This depreciation raised concerns about inflation and its impact on India’s economy, which relies heavily on oil imports. The broader market also suffered, with all Nifty sectoral indices trading in the red, except for Nifty IT, which rose marginally. The Nifty Smallcap100 and Nifty Midcap100 indices fell 2.24 percent and 1.63 percent, respectively.#nifty #strait_of_hormuz #sensex #geojit_investments #indian_benchmark_equity_indices
Stock Markets Slump in Early Trade on Surging Oil Prices Amid Escalation in West Asia Tensions The Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline in early trade on Monday, May 18, 2026, driven by a surge in crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions in the West Asia region. The benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, opened lower as investors reacted to the escalating conflict and concerns over global oil supply stability. The downturn followed a drone attack on the Barakah nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, May 17, 2026, which marked a significant escalation in regional tensions. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 833.20 points to 74,404.79 in early trade, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 234 points to 23,401.70. Among the top losers were major companies such as Tata Steel, Power Grid, Maruti, Trent, Titan, and HDFC Bank, while Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Consultancy Services saw gains. The surge in oil prices further weighed on investor sentiment, with Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rising 1.79% to $111.2 per barrel. Analysts attributed the spike in oil prices to the lack of progress in resolving the Strait of Hormuz dispute, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, noted that the absence of initiatives to reopen the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the sharp increase in Brent crude. He emphasized that the situation has heightened concerns about potential disruptions to oil supplies, which could have far-reaching implications for global markets. The geopolitical tensions also impacted Asian markets, with Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng indices declining.#strait_of_hormuz #united_arab_emirates #geojit_investments #bse_sensex #nse_nifty
Sensex rallies 790 pts despite rupee woes, elevated crude prices Indian equity markets staged a significant rebound on Thursday as the benchmark Sensex surged 790 points to close at 75,399, defying persistent challenges from a weak rupee and elevated crude oil prices. The rally was driven by strong performances from major banking and telecom stocks, including HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank, which helped lift the index despite a marginal Rs 187-crore net buying by foreign funds. The 1.1% gain marked a counterintuitive recovery from intraday lows, with investors citing anticipation of potential government measures to stabilize the currency and curb capital outflows. Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Investments, noted that investor confidence was bolstered by expectations of policy interventions, such as bond tax relief for foreign investors and stricter controls on the Liberalized Remittance Scheme to limit outflows. Additionally, positive signals from the U.S.-China summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, which raised hopes for expanded economic cooperation, further anchored sentiment. The day’s rally added approximately Rs 4.5 lakh crore to investors’ portfolios, pushing the BSE’s market capitalization to Rs 462.9 lakh crore. Sectoral performance varied, with telecom, healthcare, and metal stocks leading the gains, while IT stocks faced strong selling pressure. Siddhartha Khemka, head of research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, warned that macroeconomic risks remain elevated, citing ongoing foreign outflows, persistently high crude oil prices, and the rupee’s slide to a new low against the dollar. These factors, he cautioned, continue to pose significant challenges for the domestic market.#sensex #geojit_investments #icici_bank #hdfc_bank #bharti_airtel
Sensex and Nifty Indices Decline Amid Foreign Fund Outflows and Geopolitical Concerns The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex settling 550 points below its intraday high and the Nifty ending below the 24,350 level. The decline followed a volatile trading session as investors remained cautious amid persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, rising crude oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The market’s performance was marked by mixed global cues and profit booking after a sharp rally in the previous session. The Sensex fell 114 points or 0.15 percent to 77,844.52, while the Nifty declined 4.30 points or 0.018 percent to 24,326.65. Both indices had surged over 1.2 percent in the prior session, but the rebound was short-lived as selling pressure emerged. The broader markets traded between gains and losses, with key sectoral indices such as FMCG, banking, realty, consumer durables, and oil and gas facing pressure. PSU banks and the IT sector declined 0.6 percent and 0.7 percent, respectively, after strong gains in the previous session. The decline was attributed to several factors. First, Brent crude prices rose above $102 per barrel, driven by geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Higher oil prices are seen as a drag on India’s economy, as they increase import costs, widen the trade deficit, and exert upward pressure on inflation and the rupee. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, noted that the market remains in a state of uncertainty, oscillating between hope and fear over the Middle East crisis. Second, foreign institutional investors continued to sell equities, with FIIs offloading shares worth Rs 5,834.90 crore on Wednesday. This outflow added to the downward pressure on domestic equities.#brent_crude #sensex #geojit_investments #india_vix #nifty_indices
Sensex falls 500 pts from day's high, Nifty below 24,150; four key reasons behind market decline The Indian equity market experienced a notable pullback on May 6, 2026, as the Sensex and Nifty 50 indices pared gains after a gap-up opening. The Sensex closed at 77,139.62, down 500 points from its intraday high of 77,675.01, while the Nifty 50 ended at 24,111.05, trading below the 24,150 level. The market saw a mixed performance across sectors, with the Nifty Pharma index leading gains at 1.7%, while the Nifty FMCG and Energy indices fell 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively. Broader indices remained positive, with most up around 1%, outperforming their benchmark peers. The decline was attributed to several factors, including profit booking by investors, continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FII), and weak quarterly results from Larsen & Toubro (L&T). FII activity saw a net outflow of Rs 3,622 crore on Tuesday, while domestic institutional investors (DII) added Rs 2,603 crore to the market. Analysts noted that the Nifty needs to cross the 24,250 level to sustain further upside, with key support levels at 23,800–23,750. The market’s technical outlook remains cautiously bullish, but a sustained close above 24,250 is required to extend the rally toward 24,350–24,450. If the index fails to hold 23,900, it could test the 23,800–23,700 range. Geojit Investments Limited’s VK Vijayakumar highlighted the loss of credibility in geopolitical declarations, particularly from U.S. and Iranian leaders, which has led to market caution. The drop in Brent crude prices to $108 per barrel, following comments by U.S. President Trump about pausing "Project Freedom," also contributed to investor uncertainty. L&T’s performance further weighed on sentiment, with its shares falling over 3% to a more than three-week low.#sensex #nifty_50 #geojit_investments #larsen_toubro #indian_equity_market
Stock Market Crash Today (April 13, 2026): Nifty50 Opens Below 23,600; BSE Sensex Down Over 1,500 Points as Oil Rises, US-Iran Talks Fail Indian stock market benchmark indices, the Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in opening trade on Monday, April 13, 2026, as geopolitical tensions escalated following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. The Nifty50 opened below 23,600, while the BSE Sensex fell over 1,500 points. At 9:16 AM, the Nifty50 was trading at 23,608.45, down 442 points or 1.84%, and the BSE Sensex was at 75,988.32, down 1,562 points or 2.01%. The market downturn was driven by renewed geopolitical uncertainty, with the failure of US-Iran peace talks and President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices surged sharply, rising about 8% as both Brent and WTI crude benchmarks climbed above $100 a barrel. Brent crude hit $103, while WTI reached $104, reversing a previous decline that had followed a temporary ceasefire between the two nations. The spike in oil prices intensified fears of disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, a region critical to global oil flows. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, warned that the situation posed significant risks. “With the failure of US-Iran peace talks and Trump’s declaration of a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, uncertainty and crude prices have spiked,” he said. “Brent at $103 is emerging as another threat to the economy and markets. How this naval blockade, which in effect will be a US blockade of Iran’s blockade, will play out remains to be seen. The ideal strategy in this ultra-uncertain situation is to wait and watch.” The rupee also faced pressure, with analysts predicting renewed volatility.#brent_crude #strait_of_hormuz #geojit_investments #wti_crude #us_iran_talks
Sensex down 1,800 points: What's behind the stock market crash today? The Sensex plunged over 1,800 points and the Nifty fell more than 2% as surging crude oil prices and concerns over HDFC Bank triggered a widespread sell-off across the market. Investors faced significant losses, with the market sliding over 2% in a broad-based downturn. The sharp decline was driven by a combination of global and domestic factors that simultaneously dampened investor sentiment. Crude oil prices surged past $111 per barrel following escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions. India, which relies heavily on oil imports, is particularly vulnerable to rising prices, as higher costs could push inflation higher, weaken the rupee, and strain corporate profits. The recent attack on an Iranian LNG facility by Israel intensified these concerns, with investors worried that oil prices could remain elevated if regional tensions persist. HDFC Bank emerged as a key contributor to the market's downturn. The bank’s stock fell over 5% to around Rs 800 after part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned, citing “certain happenings and practices” within the bank that conflicted with his personal values. The sharper decline in HDFC Bank compared to its peers suggested a mix of stock-specific pressures and broader market weakness, further amplifying investor anxiety. Other banking stocks, including Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India, also declined, dragging down benchmark indices. The sell-off extended across multiple sectors, indicating a broad-based market retreat rather than a sector-specific issue. Companies like Larsen and Toubro dropped over 3%, while Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance saw sharp declines.#middle_east #india #geojit_investments #hdfc_bank #atanu_chakraborty
Intraday Stocks To Buy Today, March 11: Top Picks By Anand James of Geojit Investments On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Sensex and Nifty opened with mixed performance, influenced by weak global market signals and volatility in crude oil prices. The Nifty fell 29.75 points to 24,231.85, while the Sensex rose 32.91 points to 78,238.91. Investors remain cautious, closely monitoring global trends and oil price fluctuations. Technical analyst Om Mehra of SAMCO Securities provided insights into the Nifty’s outlook. He noted that the index rebounded after testing the lower Bollinger Band near 24,126, which acted as a support level. The Nifty is now approaching the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level at 24,322, which could serve as a key hurdle. A sustained move above this level might push the index toward the 24,400-24,450 range, where earlier support is expected to turn into resistance. Mehra also highlighted that the index remains below key moving averages, with the RSI near 34, indicating a recovery from oversold conditions. The MACD remains in negative territory, suggesting the corrective phase is not fully over. On the hourly chart, resistance is seen near 24,430, with potential for further gains toward 24,600 if this level is breached. Conversely, support remains at 24,100-24,000. For the Bank Nifty, Mehra observed a bullish candle formation and a rebound from the lower Bollinger Band. The index is approaching the 200-day moving average around 57,500, which could extend the recovery. However, the index continues to trade below key moving averages, indicating ongoing pressure on the broader trend. The RSI is near 33, showing a recovery from oversold levels, while the DMI signals a negative directional line remaining above the positive line, reinforcing the corrective phase.#nifty #geojit_investments #anand_james #om_mehra #samco_securities
Dalal Street Blues: Sensex falls 1,100 points, closes below 79,000 after 10 months MUMBAI: The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn on Friday as geopolitical tensions in West Asia and global market conditions dragged the Sensex down by nearly 1,100 points. The benchmark index closed below the 79,000 mark for the first time since April 2025, marking a notable decline. Banks were among the worst performers as foreign investors continued to sell shares, according to dealers. The Sensex opened the session weak, dropping around 350 points from Thursday’s close at 80,016, primarily due to an overnight sell-off in U.S. markets. The index remained in the red throughout the session, hitting an intra-day low of 78,812 before closing at 78,919, a decline of 1,097 points or 1.4%. The Nifty 50 on the National Stock Exchange also fell, losing 315 points (1.3%) to close at 24,450. Market volatility spiked sharply, with the India VIX, often referred to as the fear gauge, closing 11% higher. Investors faced a net loss of approximately Rs 3.2 lakh crore, pushing the BSE’s market capitalization to Rs 449.7 lakh crore. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued their selling trend, with a net outflow of Rs 6,030 crore on the day. Over the past four sessions, FPIs have withdrawn nearly Rs 21,600 crore, equivalent to about $2.4 billion. Analysts attributed the sell-off to rising oil prices, which could dampen investor sentiment and impact India’s fiscal and inflationary outlook. Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments noted that higher U.S. 10-year bond yields and a stronger dollar have prompted FPIs to adopt a risk-averse stance toward Indian equities. In the commodities segment, crude oil futures on the MCX platform surged sharply, hitting consecutive upper circuit levels.#mumbai #sensex #nifty_50 #foreign_portfolio_investors #geojit_investments
