Friday Marks Sixth Consecutive Day Of Decline, Sensex Closes Lower by Over 800 Points Amid US Tariff Concerns

Mumbai, September 26 (TNA) The Indian share market closed sharply lower today with the BSE Sensex falling by 800.32 points or 0.99 per cent to settle at 80,359.36, marking the sixth consecutive session of decline. The NSE Nifty 50 mirrored this trend, ending the day below the 24,650 mark.

Investor sentiment remained cautious amid fresh tariffs imposed by the US government on Indian pharmaceutical products and heavy trucks, which dampened prospects for key export sectors. Selling pressure was seen across IT, pharma, and metal stocks, with major losers including Sun Pharma, Infosys, and Tata Steel. However, some gains were recorded in stocks like L&T and Tata Motors during the choppy session.

Broader markets also struggled, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices falling by over 2 per cent, reflecting widespread risk-off sentiment. Market analysts attributed the downside to global trade uncertainties, ongoing foreign fund outflows, and concerns over corporate earnings.

At the close of trading on September 26, 2025, the top gainers on the Sensex were Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., which rose by 0.62 per cent, followed by Hindustan Unilever Ltd., gaining 0.54 per cent. ICICI Bank Ltd. increased by 0.46 per cent, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. rose by 0.37 per cent, and Asian Paints Ltd. went up by 0.34 per cent.

On the other hand, the major losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., which fell sharply by 7.05 per cent, followed by Wipro Ltd. with a decline of 3.72 per cent. Bajaj Finance Ltd. dropped by 3.02 per cent, Bharti Airtel Ltd. by 2.41 per cent, and IndusInd Bank Ltd. by 2.02 per cent.