Indian Equity Benchmarks Post Consecutive Gains, End Lower

10 UPDATES · 62 DAYS · 3 JUL 2026 — 2 SEPT 2026

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Latest · 2 Sept 2026

Indian equity benchmarks experienced significant declines on Wednesday, with the Sensex dropping 700 points and the Nifty falling 200 points, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the opening of the Indian equity benchmarks on Friday, including the reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the market's response to global cues and domestic factors. It excludes other market movements and economic actions unless they are direct developments or consequences of the specific market opening and its subsequent performance on that day.

The full story, from the beginning

3Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

Sensex Opens 500 Points Higher Amid Global Cues

7Jul

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks experienced a fifth consecutive trading session of gains, but the Sensex closed 104.35 points lower and the Nifty 50 31.65 points lower.

3 weeks later

28Jul

Economic Times

The Indian stock market experienced a sharp rebound, driven by falling crude oil prices, a strengthening rupee, and easing volatility.

30Jul

NDTV

The Sensex and Nifty experienced early losses due to US-Iran tensions, while MAS Financial Services reported a significant increase in profits.

6Aug

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks experienced positive opening trades on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising.

10Aug

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks opened slightly positive, with the Sensex up 87 points and Nifty up 12, as FIIs invested ₹2,887 crore despite geopolitical tensions and RBI maintaining rates at 5.25%.

14Aug

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks experienced significant declines on Friday, with the Sensex dropping over 250 points and the Nifty falling over 60 points.

20Aug

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks experienced significant gains, with the Sensex surging over 500 points and the Nifty rising over 100 points, following a rebound in US markets.

25Aug

NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 141 points and the Nifty dropping 72 points.

2Sept

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Indian equity benchmarks experienced significant declines on Wednesday, with the Sensex dropping 700 points and the Nifty falling 200 points, driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.

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