Closing Bell, 11 September 2026: Benchmarks End In The Red
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Markets ended the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices and broader markets declining. Investors remained watchful of global cues, crude oil prices and geopolitical developments.
Bears returned to haunt markets as the Sensex and Nifty tumbled sharply on Friday on the heels of negative domestic and global cues. Though morning losses were pared to some extent, benchmarks finished in the red. At the closing bell, the:
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Sensex stood at 74,781.76, down 0.16%
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Nifty 50 stood at 23,398.10, down 0.34%
Broader markets also registered a decline. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 closed 0.26% and 0.58% lower, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty Realty fell 2.70%, while the Nifty IT ended in the green and finished the day 0.11% higher.
Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers
Stocks of the following companies were the top five gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:
Top Gainers | Top Losers |
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HDFC Bank Ltd. | Hindalco Industries Ltd. |
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | JSW Steel Ltd. |
Tech Mahindra Ltd. | Eicher Motors Ltd. |
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | Tata Steel Ltd. |
Wipro Ltd. | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. |
Gold And Silver Prices Today
Gold and silver traded lower on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At 15:35, MCX gold prices for October 2026 futures stood at ₹1,52,222 per 10 grams, down 0.08%. MCX silver prices for December 2026 futures during the same time stood at ₹2,33,751 per kg, down 0.15%.
Other News Headlines
Here are some other headlines for the day:
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Fundraising through initial public offerings (IPOs) may cross ₹1 lakh crore mark in 2026. If it happens, it will be only the fourth instance in history.
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India is increasing domestic cooking gas production to address the current supply gap and reduce its reliance on imports amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Local refiners seek to raise liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) output by around 4,000 metric tonnes per day, or more than 10%.
Crude Oil Prices Today
Crude oil prices rose again amid the ongoing US-Iran war and are likely to finish the week above $100 per barrel, the first time since mid-May. At around 15:38, Brent crude oil November 2026 futures stood at $104.07 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil October 2026 futures stood at $99.26 per barrel.
What’s Next?
In all likelihood, markets can open on a cautious note in the next trading session as investors assess the impact of higher oil prices and ongoing West Asia tensions. Continued weakness in broader markets could keep volatility elevated.
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