On Thursday, Indian equity benchmarks experienced marginal losses, with the S&P BSE Sensex declining 114 points or 0.15% to close at 77,844.52 and the Nifty 50 index shedding 4.30 points or 0.02% to end at 24,326.65. The market was influenced by volatility surrounding the weekly derivatives expiry, although the broader market indices outperformed. The BSE MidCap Index surged 1.09% and the BSE SmallCap Index rose 1.16%. Investor sentiment was buoyed by optimism regarding a potential peace agreement between the US and Iran, alongside a drop in Brent crude prices below $100 per barrel and a strengthening Indian rupee against the US dollar.

Sector-wise, consumer durables, IT, and FMCG stocks faced declines, with the Nifty Consumer Durables index dropping 0.85%. Conversely, auto, real estate, and chemical sectors saw buying interest. Notable gainers included Bajaj Auto, which reported a 34% increase in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY26, and CG Power, which saw a 32% profit jump. Meanwhile, Brigade Enterprises experienced a 41.05% decline in profit, reflecting the mixed performance across sectors. Overall, the market breadth was strong, with 2,704 shares advancing against 1,396 shares declining on the BSE.