Share markets in India roughly unchanged:Oil prices edge higher; auto stocks prop up indices

Share markets in India were roughly unchanged on Thursday, 7 May, 2026. Sensex and Nifty opened flat but in green. Stocks like Adani Ports, TCS, HUL, Power Grid, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the major losers on the Sensex. Sectoral indices reflected a mixed trend Among sectors, the Realty and FMCG indices lost the most. While, Nifty Auto was the highest gainer, rising 0.61%. Mixed trading in Asian markets today US markets ended considerably higher overnight FIIs sold shares worth ₹6,621 crore in 7 days Note: FIIs and DIIs net buying/selling figures are in crores of rupees. Oil prices edge higher Due to latest developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran war, the prices of the global oil benchmark, Brent crude, rose a bit to $102 per barrel. Rupee drops Rupee falls 28 paise to 94.77 against the US dollar. Market was bullish yesterday Earlier yesterday, i.e., on May 6, the stock market was bullish. Sensex closed at 77,959 level with a gain of 941 points. Nifty also gained 298 points, closing at 24,331.