Both BSE Sensex and Nifty50- jumped more than 2 per cent each. Midcap and smallcap indices also ended in red, whereas fear gauge index India VIX slipped below 18-levels. On the sectoral front, buoyancy on the banking front combined with a buying in select IT, energy and FMCG majors kept the tone positive for most of the week. However, metals and media counters were disappointed. Seven key factors that will guide the markets in the truncated holiday bound festive week.
Rupee strengthens to 95.59 amid drop in oil prices & RBI dollar sales
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee appreciated to 95.59, benefiting from a decrease in oil prices. The central bank’s dollar sales helped mitigate pressure on the
September 23, 2026