Markets were under pressure on Thursday as global inflation worries continued to dent sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,919.69, down 433.13 points or 0.72%. The Nifty was at 17,873.60, down 143.60 points or 0.80%.

Markets closed lower for the second consecutive session on Wednesday as global inflationary fears have returned. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,352.82, down 80.63 points or 0.13%. The Nifty was at 18,017.20, down 27.05 points or 0.15%. Shares of Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, made a stellar stock markets debut on Wednesday. The stock was listed at Rs 2018, a 79.37% premium over its issue price.

Markets ended flat on Tuesday. Benchmark indices opened flat and remained rangebound for the session with a minor negative bias. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,433.45, down 112.16 points or 0.19%. The Nifty was at 18,044.25, down 24.30 points or 0.13%.

Markets closed higher for the second consecutive session on Monday as investors returned to trade after a Diwali break. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,545.61, up 477.99 points or 0.80%. The Nifty closed at 18,068.55, up 151.75 points or 0.85%.

Markets closed lower on Wednesday, ahead of Mahurat trading tomorrow. All eyes would be on the US Federal Reserve meeting tonight. While no action is expected on the rates, commentary on tapering, growth and inflation would be key things to watch out for. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,771.92, down 257.14 points or 0.43%.The Nifty was at 17,829.20, down 59.75 points or 0.33%.

Markets ended lower on Tuesday reversing part of the gains made on the previous day. Investors remained nervous ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,029.06, down 109.40 points or 0.18%. The Nifty closed at 17,888.95, down 40.70 points or 0.23%.

Markets made a strong rebound gaining nearly one and a half percent on Monday, taking a breather after the recent fall. Global equities supported domestic investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex ended at 60,138.46, up 831.53 points or 1.40%. The Nifty was at17,929.65, up 258 points or 1.46%.

Sell-off continued in Indian equities as markets dived another percent on Friday. The BSE Sensex ended at 59,306.93, down 677.77 points or 1.13%. The Nifty was at 17,671.65, down 185.60 points or 1.04%. Among sectors, Realty, Consumer Durables, and Auto gained the most, while Banks and IT indices fell.

UltraTech Cement, Dr. Reddy’s, Maruti, Tata Steel, and Titan were top gainers in the Sensex. Among laggards were Tech Mahindra, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, and L&T.

Weak global sentiment dragged Indian markets on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex ended at 61,143.33, down 206.93 points or 0.34%. The Nifty was at 18,210.95, down 57.45 points or 0.31%.

Markets closed higher for the second consecutive session on Tuesday. The BSE Sensex ended at 61,350.26, up 383.21 points or 0.63%. The Nifty closed at 18,268.40, up 143 points or 0.79%