Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex tanks 1,045 pts, Nifty sheds 371 pts to close lower
On October 8, 2026, the Sensex fell 1,045.46 points, or 1.44%, closing at 71,593.24, while the Nifty 50 dropped 371.25 points, or 1.64%, to 22,231.80. This decline followed heavy selling in rate-sensitive and commodity shares amid rising crude oil prices and tighter monetary conditions. Investors should brace for continued volatility as inflation concerns persist.