Crude oil rise and US-Iran tension trigger a sharp sell-off in Indian markets Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday as a late-session sell-off dragged benchmark indices deep into the red. The BSE Sensex closed at 74,775.74, down 1,092.06 points or 1.44%, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 23,547.75, falling 359.40 points or 1.50%. Why Sensex Fell Today The sharp fall came as Brent crude oil moved near $92 per barre

Indian Stock Market Recovers As IT And Banking Stocks Support Sensex, Nifty Sensex Recovers From Day’s Low The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on May 18, 2026, after a sharp recovery from early losses. According to India Today, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 77.05 points to close at 75,315.04, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 6.45 points to end at 23,649.95. The Se