September 15, 2026: Indian financial markets came under pressure on September 15, 2026, with benchmark equity indices ending sharply lower, the rupee depreciating against the US dollar and gold and silver prices declining. Global crude oil prices, meanwhile, rose amid concerns over supply disruptions following the closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline.
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- Sensex Plunges 778 Points, Nifty Falls 280 Points as Domestic Markets End Lower
Benchmark equity indices ended in negative territory on September 15, 2026. The Sensex plunged 778 points, or 1 per cent, to close at 74,004, while the Nifty fell 280 points, or 1.2 per cent, to settle at 23,119. - Rupee Falls 41 Paise to Close at ₹95.96 Against US Dollar
The Indian rupee depreciated by 41 paise against the US dollar in the forex market on September 15, 2026, closing at ₹95.96. - Oil Prices Rise to $106.10 Amid Supply Disruption Fears
Global crude oil prices rose on September 15, 2026, amid concerns over supply disruptions after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline. Brent crude was trading 0.4 per cent higher at $106.10 per barrel during intraday trade. - Gold, Silver Prices Decline in Indian Bullion Market
Gold and silver prices declined on September 15, 2026. 24-carat gold fell 0.7 per cent to ₹1,50,902 per 10 grams, while silver dipped marginally to ₹2,28,741 per kilogram. - Workforce Participation Rate Rises to 52.8% in August, Highest Since March
India’s overall workforce participation rate for people aged 15 years and above increased to 52.8 per cent in August 2026, the highest level recorded since March, according to monthly labour force and unemployment data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. - Asian and European Markets Show Mixed Trends
Asian and European markets recorded mixed movements on September 15, 2026. South Korea’s Kospi declined 0.8 per cent, Japan’s Nikkei 225 remained largely unchanged, while London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.2 per cent and Germany’s DAX traded flat. - Raksha Khadse Highlights Role of Sports in Nation-Building Under Viksit Bharat 2047
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse said progress in sports is an important aspect of nation-building as India works towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. She made the remarks during her three-day visit to Mizoram. - India Beat Afghanistan by Seven Wickets to Take 1-0 T20I Series Lead
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20 International at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 14, 2026, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. - India Win Record Eighth Women’s Asia Cup Title
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final in Dubai on September 14, 2026, securing a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian team on the achievement.
