The Sensex closed at 74,559.24, down 1.92%, and the Nifty 50 at 23,379.55, down 1.83%, on 12 May 2026. ONGC led the gainers (4.80%) while SHRIRAMFIN was the biggest loser (-4.66%) among large-cap stocks.
The sell-off deepened on 12 May, with the Sensex falling another 1,456 points to 74,559 after losing 1,313 points the previous day, according to Kotak Neo’s closing report. Selling was heavy across sectors amid volatility, with geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and foreign fund flows cited as weighing on sentiment.
Closing numbers
| Index | Close | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 74,559.24 | -1,456.04 | -1.92% |
| NIFTY 50 | 23,379.55 | -436.30 | -1.83% |
| Bank NIFTY | 53,555.20 | -884.70 | -1.63% |
| BSE 500 | 34,899.09 | -780.45 | -2.19% |
| USD/INR | 95.63 | +0.24 | +0.25% |
Closing levels for 12 May 2026. Data is delayed and may differ slightly from official exchange figures.
What moved the market
Only three stocks on our large-cap list rose. Shriram Finance (−4.66%), Adani Ports (−4.48%), Tech Mahindra (−4.43%), HCLTech (−4.11%) and Jio Financial (−4.10%) fell the most, while ONGC gained 4.80%.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC | 294.50 | +4.80% |
| HINDALCO | 1,041.40 | +1.75% |
| SBIN | 974.60 | +0.10% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| SHRIRAMFIN | 930.45 | -4.66% |
| ADANIPORTS | 1,688.20 | -4.48% |
| TECHM | 1,392.90 | -4.43% |
| HCLTECH | 1,145.80 | -4.11% |
| JIOFIN | 230.47 | -4.10% |
Among large-cap NSE stocks tracked by IndiaX24; the list approximates the NIFTY 50.
This report is for information only and is not investment advice. Markets carry risk; consult a registered adviser before investing.