Indices witnessed a sharp sell-off in the last one hour of the session. Nifty fell from the level of 17,370 to 17,100 during this period and ultimately, closed lower by 0.863 per cent.

At noon on Friday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally on the higher side.  Nasdaq index, which is tech-heavy rose up to 3 per cent on Thursday due to positive earnings updates from major tech companies like Amazon and Apple.  

On Thursday around noon, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher by a per cent each amidst mixed cues in the global markets.  US Stock futures climbed in the overnight trade as the market recovered from its April sell-off and investors reacted favourably to Meta Platforms' profits.  Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 70 points or 0.2 per cent. Futures on S&P 500 increased by 0.7 per cent while Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 1.2 per cent.  

Heavy sell-off in the global markets, rising energy crisis, and subdued Chinese economic outlook led to a dip in the domestic markets. The benchmark indices ended the trading session lower. 

 Indices traded lower amid volatility. Nifty took the support of 17,000 and closed above it. It closed lower by 0.97 per cent and Sensex lost about 537 points.

Indices remained firm throughout the day. Nifty surged about 1.46 per cent and closed at 17,200. Sensex gained around 776 points while Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap rose by 1.61 per cent & 1.24 per cent, respectively.    

At market close today, the core equity indices i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 were down by 1.25 per cent each. Weaker global cues, the aggressive rate hike confirmation from FED Chairman, and rising bond yield in the US coupled with a volatile rally in technology sector stocks have led to the bloodbath on the bourses yet again.  

At 12.45 pm, on Monday, the core equity indices i.e Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally higher than their opening levels, with Sensex gaining the 57,000- mark and Nifty maintaining the levels at 17,000. The FIIs have again started selling off in the domestic markets as the geopolitical tensions still persist around the world.

On Thursday, the domestic benchmark indices ended higher for a third straight day as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was on the verge to win four of the five key state elections. A rally was seen across the markets with FMCG, public sector banks, and realty sectors shining on the front. 

On Monday morning the markets fell sharply, as the Asian markets globally plunged by 3 per cent amidst weaker global cues. The International Monetary Fund, on Saturday, said that the war between Russia and Ukraine will have a severe effect on the global economy as the commodities prices have already surged, coupled with the harm to human life and the unprecedented sanctions on Russia.