Stock Market Today Highlights, Aug 7: Sensex falls 456 points, Nifty slips as banking stocks drag markets lower

Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: 7 August 2026 - Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Friday, ending a two-day recovery, as weakness in banking and financial stocks combined with elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 455.59 points to 78,499.17, while the Nifty declined 65.35 points to close at 24,570.65.