Indian equity benchmarks kicked off the week on a firm note on Monday, 21 September 2026, driven by broad-based buying in banking, financial services, and IT heavyweights. The BSE Sensex surged 564.03 points or 0.76% to close at 74,858.99, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 67.90 points or 0.29% to settle at 23,414.30.
Sectorally, Nifty Bank and Private Bank indices outperformed the broader market, whereas selective profit-taking was observed in the auto and metal counters. Market sentiment was bolstered by steady domestic institutional investor (DII) inflows alongside firm trends across Asian peers following optimistic economic commentary from regional central banks.
On the macroeconomic front, Brent crude oil prices remained range-bound near $78 per barrel, providing relief to domestic inflation expectations. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee held steady against the US Dollar. With global cues remaining largely supportive and FII selling pressure abating, traders remain focused on upcoming high-frequency macroeconomic data points later this week.