Closing Bell, 18 September 2026: Sensex Pares Gains, Nifty Finishes Above 23,300

The Sensex pulled back from highs while the Nifty managed modest gains at the end of today’s trading session. Upon close, the:

• Sensex finished almost flat at 74,294.96, down 0.03%

• Nifty 50 ended at 23,346.40, up 0.33%

Broader markets ended the day in positive territory. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 closed 1.24% and 1.74% higher, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty Realty and Nifty Bank gained 1.19% and 0.54%, respectively. On the other hand, the Nifty IT declined and closed 1.03% lower.

Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers

Stocks of the following companies were the top five gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:

Crude Oil Prices Today

Crude oil prices, though they have eased to some extent, remain above the $100 per barrel mark. At around 15:36, Brent crude oil November 2026 futures stood at $103.25 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil October 2026 futures stood at $101.35 per barrel.

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver traded higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At 15:38, MCX gold prices for October 2026 futures stood at ₹1,54,050 per 10 grams, up 0.70%. At the same time, MCX silver prices for December 2026 futures stood at ₹2,42,051 per kg, up 1.61%.

Other News Headlines

Here are some other headlines for the day:

• Maruti Suzuki has achieved a cumulative milestone of more than 1 million vehicle dispatches through the railway sidings at its Hansalpur and Manesar manufacturing facilities, the company said on Friday.

• L&T Semiconductor Technologies (LTSCT) said on Friday that it has showcased 40 products at SEMICON India 2026. This included the company’s first silicon carbide (SiC) product platform and a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor controller developed entirely in India.

What’s Next?

Benchmarks could look to build momentum in the next trading session. That said, oil prices may keep markets on edge. Investors are likely to watch global cues, crude oil movements and institutional flows, while sector rotation and stock-specific developments could determine the broader market trend.

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