Share Market Today: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Update

Share Market Today 1 September 2026: Nifty, Sensex and Bank Nifty Close Lower

New Delhi, September 1, 2026: Indian stock markets started September on a weak note on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50, Sensex and Bank Nifty ending lower. Rising crude oil prices, higher global bond yields and selling pressure in banking and auto stocks weighed on investor sentiment.

Nifty 50 Today

The Nifty 50 closed at 24,055.80 on September 1, 2026. The index declined 24.60 points or 0.10%. During the session, Nifty touched an intraday high of around 24,143 and a low of 23,952.55.

Sensex Today

The BSE Sensex ended at 76,944.28, down 12.99 points or around 0.02%. Banking and auto stocks remained under pressure during the session, limiting gains in the benchmark index.

Bank Nifty Today

The Nifty Bank index underperformed the broader benchmarks. Bank Nifty closed at 57,409.60, down 615.35 points or 1.06% from its previous close of 58,024.95. The index touched an intraday high of 57,766.25 and a low of 57,150.70.

Key Market Data — September 1, 2026

Top 10 Gainers on September 1

1. Welspun Corp — +6.91%
2. Sai Life Sciences — +4.73%
3. ITC — +4.23%
4. Persistent Systems — +3.67%
5. Adani Ports & SEZ — +3.45%
6. Info Edge (India) — +3.27%
7. Mphasis — +3.22%
8. Bharti Airtel — +3.10%
9. HCL Technologies — +3.03%
10. Zensar Technologies — +2.93%

ITC, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel and HCL Technologies were among the strongest Nifty 50 performers, while Welspun Corp and Sai Life Sciences led gains in the Nifty Smallcap 100 segment.

Top 10 Losers on September 1

1. KEI Industries — -6.84%
2. Polycab India — -5.82%
3. Shriram Finance — -5.05%
4. One 97 Communications (Paytm) — -4.87%
5. Maruti Suzuki India — -4.70%
6. Kalyan Jewellers India — -4.66%
7. Nestle India — -4.01%
8. Prestige Estates Projects — -3.86%
9. InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) — -3.77%
10. Max Healthcare Institute — -3.75%

Among Nifty 50 stocks, Shriram Finance, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle India, InterGlobe Aviation and Max Healthcare were among the biggest losers. Maruti Suzuki came under pressure after its August sales declined around 10% month-on-month. IndiGo was also affected by the increase in aviation turbine fuel prices.

Why Did the Stock Market Fall?

The key factors behind Tuesday's cautious market performance included:

• Higher crude oil prices
• Renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia
• Selling in banking stocks
• Weakness in auto stocks
• Higher global bond yields
• Concerns about inflation and interest rates 

ITC Emerges as a Major Gainer

ITC was one of the strongest large-cap performers on September 1, gaining around 4%. Investor interest increased following developments involving ITC Infotech and Happiest Minds Technologies, including the proposed merger-related transaction.

What Should Investors Watch Next?

The September 1 session highlighted a divergence between individual stocks and the broader market. While Nifty and Sensex remained almost flat with a negative bias, Bank Nifty fell more than 1%. Investors may therefore continue to monitor banking, auto, IT, FMCG and energy stocks, along with crude oil prices and global bond yields.

Disclaimer: This article is for market information and educational purposes only. It should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.