Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Sensex, Nifty Extend Losses as Bank, Auto Stocks Drag
India’s main stock market indexes fell for the second day in a row.
The Sensex and Nifty both lost a small amount.
Bank, car, real estate and healthcare companies were among the weaker stocks.
Some large companies, including Shriram Finance, Maruti Suzuki India and InterGlobe Aviation, fell sharply.
Smaller and medium-sized companies also declined.
FMCG and IT stocks performed better and helped limit the losses.
Investors were worried about renewed tensions between the United States and Iran.
Experts said future market moves may depend on energy prices, interest-rate expectations and money flowing into emerging markets.
Sensex fell 12.99 points, or 0.02%, to 76,944.28, while Nifty declined 24.60 points, or 0.1%, to 24,055.80.
Banking, auto, realty and healthcare stocks contributed to the second consecutive session of losses.
Shriram Finance, Maruti Suzuki India and InterGlobe Aviation were among the biggest Nifty losers.
Nifty MidCap fell 1.39% and Nifty SmallCap declined 0.23%, signaling broader market weakness.
Renewed US-Iran tensions heightened investor caution, while FMCG and IT stocks provided some support.
- Who
- Indian equity investors, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty, and companies listed on those indices.
- What
- Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a second consecutive session as several sectors declined.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Mumbai and the broader Indian stock market.
- Why
- Selling pressure in bank, auto, realty and healthcare stocks, along with renewed US-Iran tensions, weighed on sentiment.
- Sensex close
- 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or 0.02%.
- Nifty close
- 24,055.80, down 24.60 points or 0.1%.
- Market breadth
- Nifty MidCap fell 1.39% and Nifty SmallCap fell 0.23%.
- Top losers
- Shriram Finance, Maruti Suzuki India and InterGlobe Aviation.
- Underperforming sectors
- Healthcare, auto, realty and pharma.
- Stronger sectors
- FMCG and IT outperformed and provided support.
- Nifty technical levels
- Immediate resistance was identified at 24,150–24,200, while sustained trade below 24,000 could lead toward 23,900–23,800.