Market Performance - The 30-share BSE Sensex declined by 1,097 points, or 1.37%, closing at 78,918.90, with a session low of 78,812.18, down 1,203.72 points or 1.50% [6][9] - The NSE Nifty dropped 315.45 points, or 1.27%, settling at 24,450.45 [6][9] Influencing Factors - Escalating tensions in West Asia and surging crude oil prices negatively impacted investor sentiment, with Brent crude rising by 2.53% to $87.57 per barrel [9] - Concerns about inflation and macroeconomic stability were raised due to the sustained rise in oil prices, which could affect India's twin deficits and the RBI's monetary stance [9] Institutional Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 3,752.52 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth Rs 5,153.37 crore on the same day [8][9] - The previous session saw the Sensex rebound by 899.71 points, or 1.14%, and the Nifty climb by 285.40 points, or 1.17%, ending a four-day and three-day decline respectively [8][9]
Stock market today: Which are the top losers and gainers on March 6- check list
The Times Of India·2026-03-06 11:57