Indian equities fall as Sensex closes 1.5% lower at 72,772

Sep 28, 2026 07:35 (25d ago)

Indian equities closed lower as broad-based selling pushed the Sensex down 1.5%.
The Sensex ended at 72,772, its lowest level since early April.
Renewed geopolitical uncertainty, higher oil prices, global yields and foreign outflows pressured markets.

Indian equities reversed the previous session’s advance on Monday, with the 30-share BSE Sensex closing 1.5% lower at 72,772, its lowest level since early April. Selling spread across all sectors as renewed geopolitical uncertainty and a sharp rebound in crude oil prices weakened sentiment after US President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated global yields and continued foreign outflows added pressure, while L&T, Power Grid, Adani Ports, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilver, Reliance and SBIN were among the biggest laggards.