The Sensex closed at 73,580.54, down 1.67%, and the Nifty 50 at 23,063.10, down 1.64%, on 24 September 2026. CIPLA led the gainers (1.16%) while HDFCLIFE was the biggest loser (-6.16%) among large-cap stocks.
The Sensex fell 1,248 points on 24 September as a global bond sell-off hit equities. The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.15%, its highest since July 2007, and the 30-year yield at 5.44% was at a 22-year high, with firm oil prices adding to the risk-off mood, Business Standard reported.
Closing numbers
| Index | Close | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 73,580.54 | -1,247.71 | -1.67% |
| NIFTY 50 | 23,063.10 | -383.70 | -1.64% |
| Bank NIFTY | 55,438.50 | -1,110.40 | -1.96% |
| BSE 500 | 35,291.38 | -579.40 | -1.62% |
| USD/INR | 96.16 | +0.42 | +0.44% |
Closing levels for 24 September 2026. Data is delayed and may differ slightly from official exchange figures.
What moved the market
Financials took the biggest hit. HDFC Life (−6.16%), Bajaj Finance (−5.87%), Bajaj Finserv (−4.56%), Axis Bank (−4.56%) and IndusInd Bank (−4.15%) were the worst performers on our large-cap list, in line with Kotak Neo’s closing report that financial, bank and private-bank indices underperformed.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| CIPLA | 1,399.00 | +1.16% |
| ONGC | 239.00 | +0.89% |
| NTPC | 326.60 | +0.18% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| HDFCLIFE | 526.90 | -6.16% |
| BAJFINANCE | 982.00 | -5.87% |
| BAJAJFINSV | 1,762.30 | -4.56% |
| AXISBANK | 1,186.50 | -4.56% |
| INDUSINDBK | 919.50 | -4.15% |
Among large-cap NSE stocks tracked by IndiaX24; the list approximates the NIFTY 50.
Crude, rupee and global cues
Rising US yields and firm oil prices were the global triggers.
This report is for information only and is not investment advice. Markets carry risk; consult a registered adviser before investing.
