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Indian stock markets face volatility amid banking sector earnings and high crude oil prices
Indian equity markets experienced significant volatility in mid-October 2026. Benchmark indices, including the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, faced sharp declines driven by disappointing quarterly earnings from major private-sector lenders such as Axis Bank and HDFC Bank. These losses were compounded by rising Brent crude oil prices, which approached $110 per barrel, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
While private banks faced pressure due to contracting net interest margins and increased operating expenses, public-sector banks saw gains. For instance, Punjab National Bank reported an expansion in net interest margins, leading to a rise in its share price.
Market sentiment also weighed on the Indian rupee, which weakened against the US dollar, briefly crossing the 95 mark during intraday trading. Despite the initial downturn, some recovery was noted in certain sessions due to buying in stocks like State Bank of India and Reliance Industries, as well as strength in the IT sector.
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Axis Bank · BSE · BSE Sensex · Geojit Investments · HDFC Bank · NSE · NSE Nifty 50 · Reliance Industries · State Bank of India · Strait of Hormuz
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising Brent crude prices are acting as headwinds for the market. bhaskarlive.in · thecsrjournal.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 23,150.85, up 0.02 per cent. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brent crude prices traded at approximately $107.76 per barrel, down nearly 2 per cent. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BSE Sensex opened at 74,849.30, representing a 0.16 per cent increase. bhaskarlive.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nifty PSU Bank sector led market gains with an increase of over 1 per cent. bhaskarlive.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) became net buyers on the previous session, purchasing equities worth approximately Rs 1,166 crore. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NSE Nifty 50 fell 257.20 points, or 1.11 per cent, to close at 22,888.95. businessnewsthisweek.com · econotimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] HDFC Bank shares declined 2.31% despite reporting a 4.7% growth in standalone quarterly profit. econotimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Indian rupee weakened to 94.92 against the US dollar. navabharat.news · www.abcbourse.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Axis Bank shares fell 4.19% following its September quarter results. econotimes.com · www.tekedia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Punjab National Bank shares surged 5.4% after reporting an expansion in net interest margin. www.tekedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BSE Sensex declined by 876.37 points, or 1.17 per cent, to settle at 73,852.90. businessnewsthisweek.com · econotimes.com