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Stock Markets News as on 12th May, 2026
On May 12, 2026, the Indian stock market closed sharply lower amid rising crude prices, rupee weakness to 95.63/$, FII outflows of Rs 8,437 Cr, and West Asia tensions.
Key Indices
- Nifty 50 fell 436 points (1.83%) to 23,379.55 from 23,815.85; range 23,348-23,758.
- Sensex dropped 1,456 points (1.92%) to 74,559 from prior close.
Market Drivers
Broad sell-off hit IT, realty, and consumer stocks; only SBI gained 0.12% on Sensex. Fourth straight down day, with Nifty/Sensex down ~951/3,399 points in four sessions.
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IT, financials, realty, and consumer stocks primarily dragged the Indian market down on May 12, 2026.
Worst Performers
IT led losses with Infosys (-3.23%), TCS (-3.92%), HCLTech (-4.21%), Tech Mahindra (-4.54%), and Wipro (-3.79%), due to global growth fears and rupee volatility.
Financials weakened as HDFC Bank fell ~2%, ICICI Bank >2%, Bajaj Finance -3.47%, and Shriram Finance >5%.
Other Laggards
Realty, PSU banks, oil & gas, consumer durables, and power sectors dropped 2-4%, with broad selling amid crude surges and FII outflows
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Rising crude oil prices hurt market sentiment on May 12, 2026, due to US-Iran tensions and failed peace talks, spiking Brent above $100/bbl and risking supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz.
Inflation Fears
Higher input costs for oil-dependent sectors like chemicals, paints, FMCG, aviation, and tyres fueled inflation worries, eroding corporate margins and growth outlook.
Rupee Pressure
India’s oil import bill surged, widening the current account deficit and weakening the rupee to 95.63/$, prompting FII outflows and broad selling.
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Markets at Close
12th May, 2026
Sensex crashes 1,456 points, Nifty ends below 23,400; heavy selloff in midcaps, smallcaps
Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Tuesday amid broad-based selling across IT, realty, consumer durable and financial stocks, while weak broader markets and persistent volatility weighed heavily on sentiment. At close, the Sensex was down 1,456.04 points or 1.92 percent at 74,559.24, while the Nifty fell 436.30 points or 1.83 percent to 23,379.55. Market breadth remained extremely weak, with 3,219 shares declining against 875 advances. Realty and IT stocks emerged among the biggest losers, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index tumbled over 3 percent. India VIX also remained elevated above 19, reflecting heightened market volatility.
Rupee at Close
12th May, 2026
Rupee ends at fresh record closing low of 95.63 against US dollar
Source : moneycontrol
FII’s & DII’s Activity on 12th May, 2026
Net value in crores
| BUY | SELL | |
| DII | 7,990.32 | |
| FII | 1,959.39 |
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