14/05/2026
*Closing Bell β May 12, 2026* π
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π *Nifty50 closed at 23,379.55 β down 436.30 pts (β1.83%)*
π *Sensex closed at 74,559.24 β down 1,456.04 pts (β1.92%)*
*Markets fell sharply for the fourth straight session, as IT, Realty, and Consumer Durables stocks led broad-based selling amid dual pressures of the OpenAI AI deployment threat and persistent West Asia tensions keeping crude above $105/barrel. In the broader markets, Nifty MidCap ended 2.54% lower and Nifty SmallCap fell 3.17%.*
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π *SECTORS*
π΄ *Nifty IT β3.73% β worst sectoral laggard (hit lowest level since May 2023)*
π΄ *Nifty Realty β4.11% β extended losses for third straight session*
π’ *Nifty Metal & Nifty Oil & Gas β relative outperformers,* *supported by rising crude prices and government royalty cuts*
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π΄*HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Adani Ports β top Nifty50 losers*
π΄*Groww shares tumble 7% amid likely βΉ5,637 crore block deal, six-month lock-in expiry.*
π’ *ONGC (+4.80%) & Oil India (+7.66%) β top gainers, surging after govt announced royalty rate cuts on crude oil and gas production*
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β οΈ *MAJOR NEWS IMPACTING MARKETS*
π€*OpenAI Deployment Company Shock*
*OpenAI announced the launch of its Deployment Company β a new entity aimed at helping organisations build and deploy AI systems for critical operations, moving from being a software provider to a full-service consultant, directly encroaching on the domain of India's IT majors. The Nifty IT index has now fallen nearly 25% year-to-date.*
π’οΈ *Crude Oil Surges Further*
*Brent crude futures rose to $106.21β$106.85 per barrel as Trump stated the month-old ceasefire with Iran was on "massive life support" following what he described as an "unacceptable" proposal from Tehran, deepening fears of prolonged supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz.*
π± *Rupee at Fresh Record Low*
*The Indian rupee fell to a fresh lifetime lo