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Indian benchmark indices lost some ground during midday trade. Broader markets were mixed, while FMCG, auto and healthcare shares remained under pressure.

Sensex ended 142 points lower at 75,867 on 27 May 2026, while the Nifty 50 closed near 23,900 as weakness in heavyweight banking stocks kept benchmarks under pressure. GIFT Nifty near 23,740 pointed to a mildly positive start for Friday’s trade.

In the mid -session benchmark indices traded almost flat. Strong gains in IT, PSU bank and pharma stocks offset weakness in metal and FMCG shares.

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The Sensex and Nifty 50 slipped sharply in Friday's trade. Uncertainty around the US-Iran trade deal took a toll on investors’ sentiments.

India plans a ₹10,000 crore LIC stake sale next month as part of divestment efforts amid strong earnings and market focus.

Retail investors invested an estimated ₹17,539 crore into eight major bluechip stocks during the January-March 2026 quarter despite sharp market corrections. The list includes top names like HDFC Bank, ITC, and Wipro.

Benchmark indices seemed to be a little under pressure in mid-session due to the fragile geopolitical situation in the Middle East following the US strike in southern Iran on Tuesday.

The Indian stock market indices went into the positive territory after opening lower on Wednesday morning. However, uncertainty about the Middle East war remains, and markets are experiencing extreme volatility.

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran weighed on investors’ sentiments, with both benchmark indices ending in the red at the end of Wednesday’s trade.

Sensex ended 479 points lower at 76,009 on 26 May, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 23,950 mark as profit booking and geopolitical worries weighed on sentiment. GIFT Nifty near 23,916 hinted at a weak start for Wednesday’s session.

SBI-led banks have invited bids for Essar promoters’ guarantees linked to ₹13,751 crore residual dues after the Essar Steel resolution. Read more about the recovery process and next steps.