Sensex Falls 417 Points, Nifty Closes Below 23,900 as Market Erases All Morning Gains. What Lies Ahead?
Weak global cues and geopolitical risks pushed 23 of 30 Sensex stocks lower, while the rupee stayed firm at 94.48 against the dollar.
- On Thursday, September 3, 2026, benchmark equity indices extended their losing streak to a fourth consecutive day as the BSE Sensex tumbled 417.49 points to close at 76,152.86 and the NSE Nifty fell 41 points to 23,873.45.
- Rising crude oil prices and losses in IT and FMCG stocks weighed on sentiment, with Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG dropping 0.85 per cent and 0.62 per cent respectively. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Ltd, said "stubbornly high crude oil prices continue to act as key overhangs for the domestic market."
- While 23 of 30 Sensex companies closed in the red, including Titan and ITC, the BSE SmallCap Select Index added 1.02 per cent, with Axis Bank and Adani Ports among major gainers.
- Foreign Institutional Investors and Domestic Institutional Investors purchased equities worth ₹6,688.37 crore and ₹2,812.98 crore respectively on Wednesday, even as Asian markets ended mixed and European markets traded in negative territory.
- Investors continued to monitor Middle East developments as Brent crude rose 1.6% to around USD 97 per barrel, with elevated geopolitical risks and global yields dampening recovery attempts across the domestic market.
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Sensex Loses 417 Points, Nifty Ends at 23,873 as Crude Oil, Global Yields Weigh on Markets
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex losing 417 points and the Nifty 50 declining 41 points, as surging crude oil prices and elevated global yields kept investors cautious. Business News | Sensex Loses 417 Points, Nifty Ends at 23,873 as Crude Oil, Global Yields Weigh on Markets.
Sensex settles 417.49 points lower, Nifty below 23,900 amid selling in IT, FMCG stocks
After a mildly positive start, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the session in the red as elevated geopolitical risks kept investors cautious. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, lower at 76,152.86. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 76,924.48 and a low of 76,152.86, gyrating 771.62 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a fall of 41 points or 0.17 per cent and closed the session at 23,873.45. Howe…
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Times of IndiaSensex falls 417 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 as market erases all morning gains. What lies ahead?
Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Thursday, marking a continuation of prior losses. Both the Sensex and Nifty slipped, largely influenced by the fluctuations in oil prices and bond yields. Major corporations like Titan and ITC reported notable share price declines. Contrarily, the broader market displayed resilience, as small and midcap indices flourished, leading to a favorable market breadth on the NSE.
Stock Market Highlights Today, Sept 3, 2026: Sensex closes 417 points lower at 76,153; Nifty ends at 23,873
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights, 3 September 2026: Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, elevated global yields and geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious. The BSE Sensex fell 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 76,152.86, while the Nifty 50 declined 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 23,873.45.
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