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Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices slumped over 2 per cent in late trade after US President Donald Trump declared Iran peace negotiations were effectively over, reigniting fears of escalating West Asia tensions, surging oil prices and heightened market volatility, triggering broad-based selling across sectors.
ensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights - Indian equity markets suffered a sharp sell-off in the final hour of trading after US President Donald Trump signalled that negotiations with Iran were effectively over and confirmed renewed US strikes on Iranian targets. His remarks heightened fears of escalating tensions in West Asia and a possible disruption to global oil supplies, triggering a broad risk-off sentiment across financial markets. Brent crude climbed nearly 4 per cent to around $76.71 a barrel, adding to concerns over inflation and the economic impact of higher energy prices. Reflecting the heightened uncertainty, the Sensex plunged 1,677.12 points, or 2.15 per cent, to close at 76,503.60, while the Nifty fell 516.65 points, or 2.12 per cent, to settle at 23,882.05. Selling pressure was broad-based, with all sectoral indices ending in the red and financial and PSU banking stocks among the biggest losers. India VIX surged more than 26 per cent, signalling a sharp rise in market volatility. Market participants said Trump’s comments intensified geopolitical risks, prompting investors to reduce exposure to equities.Today's top trading highlights* Sensex, Nifty post biggest one-day fall in over three months as escalating US-Iran tensions triggered a sharp global risk-off sell-off.* Sensex plunged 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to 76,503.60, while Nifty dropped 516.65 points (2.12%) to 23,882.05.* Brent crude surged 6.3% to around $79 a barrel, raising concerns over inflation, India’s import bill and economic growth.* All 16 sectoral indices ended in the red, reflecting broad-based selling across the market.* Financials (-2.5%) and IT (-1.4%) led the benchmark decline, while oil & gas, auto and FMCG indices fell 2.2%-2.5%.* Small-cap and mid-cap indices declined 2.2% and 1.6%, respectively, underperforming amid heightened risk aversion.* Oil marketing companies, airlines, paint makers and tyre stocks came under heavy pressure as rising crude prices threatened margins.* India VIX surged more than 26%, signalling a sharp spike in market volatility.* The rupee weakened 0.62% to 95.5550 per US dollar, while the benchmark 10-year bond yield rose over 7 basis points to 6.7692%.* Foreign institutional investors were seen as likely sellers in late trade after three consecutive sessions of inflows, as higher crude prices revived macroeconomic concerns.* Market breadth remained sharply negative, with declines significantly outnumbering advances across the broader market.* Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and fears of prolonged supply disruptions overshadowed corporate earnings and domestic fundamentals, driving the sell-off.FILTERS UPDATESJuly 8, 2026 16:24The live blog is now closed.
