Indian Market Update — 22 September 2026

Indian markets are set for a cautiously positive start, with GIFT Nifty indicating gains and global markets largely higher. Monday’s session saw the Sensex rise 564 points to 74,858.99, while the Nifty 50 gained 67.90 points to 23,414.30, marking its fourth consecutive positive session. Cooling crude prices and foreign fund flows supported sentiment. 📌 Stock in Focus: ONGC

ONGC is in focus today after reporting a gas discovery in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin. The development could be relevant for the company’s domestic exploration and production outlook, making ONGC one of the stocks to watch in today’s session. Market watch: Crude oil prices, FII activity and global market cues remain important factors for today’s trading. This is market news/information, not a buy or sell recommendation.