Closing Bell, 28 September 2026: Sensex And Nifty Finish In Deep Red

Bears returned to haunt investors as the Sensex and Nifty closed today’s trading session in the deep red. A combination of negative global and domestic factors pulled down benchmarks. Upon close, the:

• Sensex lost over 1,100 points and closed at 72,771.72, down 1.52%

• Nifty 50 lost over 350 points and closed at 22,780.25, down 1.56%

Broader markets also finished in the red. The Nifty Midcap 100 ended 1.63% lower. On the other hand, the Nifty Smallcap 100 tanked 1.85%.

Nifty 50 Today: Gainers And Losers

The following stocks were the top three gainers and losers on the Nifty 50 index today:

Crude Oil Prices Today

Crude oil prices remained elevated as the deadlock between the US and Iran continued. At around 15:35, Brent crude December futures stood at $100.73 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude November futures stood at $95.99 per barrel.

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver came under pressure as rising oil prices and a stronger dollar weighed on investors. They traded lower on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At 15:36, MCX gold prices for October 2026 futures stood at ₹1,47,499 per 10 grams, down 2.24%. At the same time, MCX silver prices for December 2026 futures stood at ₹2,27,785 per kg, down 2.94%.

Other News Headlines

Here are some other headlines for the day:

• IndusInd Bank has created a dedicated banking vertical for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the lender said on Monday. The new vertical will cater to a growing GCC ecosystem as companies expand their technology and other specialised functions in India.

• LG Electronics India has announced a 5% to 7% increase in air conditioner prices, effective 1 October. The company is revising prices ahead of the upcoming festive season.

What’s Next?

Markets are likely to remain volatile in the upcoming trading session. Investors are likely to track developments in the US-Iran standoff and movements in crude oil prices. Global market cues and broader risk sentiment will also remain key factors.

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