Closing Bell, 9 September 2026: Benchmarks End In The Red

Bears continued their dominance for the third straight session of this week as benchmarks closed in the red. A combination of negative domestic and global cues pulled benchmark indices down in today’s trade.

At the closing bell, the:

• Sensex stood at 74,764.23, down 1.08%

• Nifty 50 stood at 23,431.50, down 0.86%

Broader markets also felt the heat and closed in the negative. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 closed the day 0.51% and 0.48% lower, respectively. Sector-wise, the Nifty IT emerged as a major laggard and closed 3.24% 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:

Gold And Silver Prices Today

Gold and silver traded higher on the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). At 15:37, MCX gold prices for October 2026 futures stood at ₹1,52,988 per 10 grams, up 0.27%. MCX silver prices for December 2026 futures during the same time stood at ₹2,39,745 per kg, up 0.13%.

Other News Headlines

Here are some other headlines for the day:

• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has invited proposals to promote solar thermal technology for industrial heating, offering financial support of up to 50% to eligible applicants.

• Foreign investors have started pulling back from Indian bonds after a sharp surge in inflows three months ago.

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said on Wednesday that its energy hydrocarbon offshore business has won a large order from the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

Crude Oil Prices Today

Crude oil prices surged as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. At around 15:37, Brent crude oil November 2026 futures stood at $100.44 per barrel. At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil October 2026 futures stood at $95.15 per barrel.

What’s Next?

With the Sensex and Nifty 50 extending their declines for a third straight session, sentiment is likely to remain cautious in the upcoming trading session. Elevated crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and weak global cues could keep volatility high, while continued selling in IT and broader market stocks may weigh on the benchmarks.

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