LIVE BLOG31 Aug 2026 | 09:36:15 AM ISTSynopsisSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Indian benchmark indices traded in a volatile range on Friday before ending higher and near the day’s highs. However, sustained Brent crude prices above $85 a barrel kept investors cautious and capped overall market sentiment.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sectoral sentiment was broadly weak, with selling pressure visible across most pockets of the market. Metals and media were among the biggest drags, while technology, realty and financial services also faced notable pressure. Defensive segments such as pharma and healthcare slipped as well. Private banks stood out as the only area showing relative resilience.Global Markets UpdatesS&P 500 futures fell 0.4% as of 12:09 p.m. Tokyo timeNikkei 225 futures (OSE) fell 1.2%Japan’s Topix fell 0.4%Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changedHong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7%The Shanghai Composite fell 0.3%Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.5% Show more Show less1 New UpdateSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty sectoral indices watchSectoral sentiment was broadly weak, with selling pressure visible across most pockets of the market. Metals and media were among the biggest drags, while technology, realty and financial services also faced notable pressure. Defensive segments such as pharma and healthcare slipped as well. Private banks stood out as the only area showing relative resilience.Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top gainers at market openingPrice as on 09.28.58 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.