Mumbai: Indian equities witnessed a volatile week from August 24-28, 2026, as crude oil prices, US-Iran tensions, global interest-rate concerns and sharp moves around the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) influenced sentiment. The Sensex and Nifty registered their third consecutive weekly decline. Monday: Markets Give Up Early GainsOn August 24, the Sensex opened at 77,629.56, while Nifty started at 24,285.05. Selling later dragged Sensex 171.72 points lower to 77,369.11, while Nifty lost 32.95 points to 24,219.05.Gainers: JSW Steel, Infosys, Hindalco
Losers: SBI Life, LIC, Adani Ports
Tuesday: Strong RecoveryNifty opened lower at 24,175.75, while Sensex began around the previous closing level before slipping in early trade. Markets subsequently rebounded, with Sensex gaining 286.98 points to 77,656.09 and Nifty rising 115.50 points to 24,334.55.Gainers: Adani Enterprises, Max Healthcare, Apollo HospitalsLosers: HDFC Life, LIC, Hindustan CopperWednesday: Early Rally FadesSensex opened at 77,892.10 and Nifty at 24,341.95, but early gains disappeared. Sensex closed 183.15 points lower at 77,472.94, while Nifty fell 126.80 points to 24,207.75.Gainers: Kotak Mahindra Bank, SBI Life, ICICI BankLosers: Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, InfosysThursday: Sharp Sell-OffSensex opened higher at 77,576.76, while Nifty began at 24,277.60. Late selling pushed Sensex down 539.35 points to 76,933.59, while Nifty dropped 116.90 points to 24,090.85.Gainers: Adani Enterprises, Kotak Mahindra BankLosers: Hindalco, HDFC Bank, M&M Friday: IT Stocks Drive RecoverySensex opened at 77,128.05 and Nifty at 24,122.60. Sensex recovered 330.92 points to 77,264.51, while Nifty gained 84.80 points to 24,175.65, snapping a two-day losing streak.Gainers: TCS, Tech Mahindra, InfosysLosers: ICICI Bank, Shriram Finance, Asian PaintsOverall, the benchmarks posted a third straight weekly loss, despite Friday’s IT-led rebound.