Markets end on mixed note; Nifty up 76 points, Sensex dips
Indian equity markets closed on a mixed note as gains in the Nifty index were offset by weakness in IT and Tata Group stocks. Despite a decline in global crude oil prices, investor sentiment was tempered by liquidity shifts toward major IPOs.
Why it matters
The performance of the Indian stock market reflects broader economic trends, including the impact of global energy prices and domestic capital allocation toward large-scale public offerings.
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended mixed on Friday (September 18, 2026), as a drop in crude oil prices was overshadowed by weakness in IT stocks and Tata Group counters.
Giving up intraday gains during the Closing Auction Session (CAS), the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 19.63 points, or 0.03%, to settle at 74,294.96. During the day, it surged 413.85 points, or 0.55%, to 74,728.44.
Rallying for the third day, the 50-share NSE Nifty closed 75.80 points, or 0.33%, higher at 23,346.40.
Among the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services tanked 4.33%, Titan 2.11%, Asian Paints 2%, Maruti 1.98%, Tech Mahindra 1.82% and Tata Steel 1.73%.
Adani Ports, Power Grid, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the major winners.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.35% to $103.4 per barrel.
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