Share Market 8 September 2026: Nifty, Sensex Fall

Share Market 8 September 2026: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Close Lower

New Delhi, September 8, 2026: The Indian stock market witnessed strong selling pressure on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty all ending lower. The Nifty 50 declined 144.05 points or 0.61% to close at 23,635.10, while the BSE Sensex fell 555.23 points or 0.73% to 75,577.58. Bank Nifty ended at 56,777.55, down 310.75 points or 0.54%.

The market remained under pressure amid rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, concerns over US interest rates and selling in financial stocks. Brent crude moved close to $98.4 per barrel, increasing concerns over inflation and India's import bill.

Nifty 50 Today

The Nifty 50 closed at 23,635.10, down 144.05 points or 0.61%. The index experienced extreme volatility during the closing auction session, swinging by around 850 points before settling lower.

Sensex Today

The BSE Sensex ended at 75,577.58, falling 555.23 points or 0.73%. Most major Sensex stocks remained under selling pressure, although Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Unilever and a few other stocks managed to close higher.

Bank Nifty Today

Bank Nifty closed at 56,777.55, declining 310.75 points or 0.54%. Weakness in banking and financial stocks contributed to the broader market decline.

10 Major Gaining Stocks on September 8, 2026

The broader market showed strong moves in GE Vernova T&D, Data Patterns, PVR INOX, Finolex Cables and Jain Resource Recycling. Dhan's September 8 F&O snapshot also showed strong gains in GE Vernova T&D, Bandhan Bank, Laurus Labs, Kalyan Jewellers and HAL.

Among Nifty 50 stocks, Bharat Electronics led the gainers with a 1.62% rise, followed by Hindustan Unilever, Eicher Motors, ONGC and Adani Ports.

10 Major Losing Stocks on September 8, 2026

New India Assurance, IDBI Bank, IFCI, Pfizer and HEG were among the biggest percentage decliners in the broader market snapshot.

Within the Nifty 50, SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement and Larsen & Toubro were among the biggest losers.

Why Did the Indian Stock Market Fall?

Rising crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions were major factors behind Tuesday's market weakness. Higher oil prices raised concerns about inflation, India's trade deficit and economic growth. Investors were also cautious ahead of upcoming US economic data and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook.

Defence stocks, however, remained relatively stronger after reports of government approval for defence procurements worth around ₹1.1 lakh crore.