Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights, 3 September 2026: Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, elevated global yields and geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious. The BSE Sensex fell 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 76,152.86, while the Nifty 50 declined 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 23,873.45.
Geojit Investments’ Vinod Nair said the market’s recovery attempt lost steam as supportive global cues and renewed FII inflows were offset by geopolitical tensions and elevated yields.
Banking and realty stocks provided leadership, while small-cap stocks attracted investor interest. Nifty Realty gained 2.58 per cent, followed by Media, PSU Bank, Private Bank and Metal. Auto, FMCG, IT and Pharma declined. Brent crude surged 1.60 per cent to $97 a barrel.
Asian markets ended mixed, with Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan lower, while Singapore and South Korea gained. India’s strong growth momentum and sovereign rating upgrade remained structural positives, Nair said.
* Sensex: Closed at 76,152.86, down 417.49 points or 0.55%
* Nifty 50: Closed at 23,873.45, down 41 points or 0.17%
* Key concern: Brent crude surged 1.60% to $97 a barrel
* Market sentiment: Elevated global yields and geopolitical tensions weighed on investors
* FII flows: Renewed FII inflows provided support but were offset by global concerns
* Asian markets: Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan closed lower, while Singapore and South Korea gained.
* Structural positives: Strong Indian growth momentum and the recent sovereign rating upgrade.
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