On Monday, the benchmark indices started the session on a bit higher note but ended deep in the red amid volatility. Sensex fell 571.44 points or 0.99 per cent at 57292.49 level, and the Nifty was down 69.40 points or 0.98 per cent down at 17117.60 level.

On Monday, the equity benchmark indices opened on a positive note amid mixed global cues with Nifty trading above the 17,300 mark. The markets opened in green in line with SGX Nifty Trends. Around 9 am, SGX Nifty Futures was trading around 100 points up on the Singaporean Exchange, indicating a positive opening for the Indian markets. 

Optimistic global cues after the Fed rate hike, lowering of oil prices and progress in Russia- Ukraine talks pushed the confidence of the bulls in the equity markets and benchmark indices closed 2 per cent up on Thursday.

On Thursday, the equity benchmark indices opened in the green with Nifty above 17,200 amid positive global cues as investors shook off the nervousness regarding the Fed's first hike in interest rates in more than three years.

On Wednesday, the benchmark indices ended higher with Nifty closing above the 16900 mark led by buying seen across the sectors. The equity markets are eyeing the outcome of the FED meeting as the current geopolitical developments are creating further inflationary pressure in the global market and it is crucial to take into account the view of central banks.

On Tuesday, the equity markets lowered their momentum as new financial and trade sanctions were imposed on Russia coupled with the suspension of gas imports. 

On Monday, the benchmark indices ended in green for the fifth consecutive session on pulled up by IT, auto and banking names. The equity markets are expected to remain volatile this week due to US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and the expectations on domestic inflation data. Additionally, Russia and Ukraine tensions still continue. 

On Monday, despite uncertainty on the developments around Russia-Ukraine talks, the benchmark indices commenced the trading session in green. BSE Sensex gained 300 points to 55,850 level while NSE's Nifty was at 16,681 level, higher by 51 points. India VIX advanced 2.21 per cent, trading at 25.91 in the initial hour of the trading session. 

On Friday, the domestic benchmark indices remained range-bound due to cautiousness on the back of rising cost pressures on corporates, increase in global inflation globally and sluggish automobile dispatches to dealers due to supply constraints. 

In line with the Asian markets and taking cues from SGX Nifty, the domestic equity market opened lower after inflation in the US zoomed to nearly 8 per cent, the fastest in four decades.