Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday, 13 November 2026, snapping their three session winning streak. The Sensex declined 318.55 points, or 0.39%, to close at 81,592.45, while the Nifty 50 fell 155.05 points, or 0.61%, to settle at 25,144.30. The Bank Nifty also dropped 484 points to 61,034 as rising crude prices, higher inflation and selling in heavyweight stocks weakened sentiment.

1. Rising Crude Oil Prices

Brent crude prices climbed to around $95.50 per barrel from nearly $92 during the previous session. Escalating attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and continued shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about global oil supplies. Higher crude prices can increase India’s import bill and put pressure on inflation, corporate margins and the rupee. Airline, paint and oil marketing stocks faced selling pressure. IndiGo fell 1%, while HPCL declined 2%.

2. Inflation Raises RBI Rate Hike Concerns

India’s retail inflation increased to 6.09% in October, crossing the RBI’s upper tolerance limit of 6% for the first time in two years. Higher food prices contributed to the increase. The latest reading raised concerns that the RBI may consider an interest rate hike in December, which could affect borrowing costs, consumption and business investment.

3. Heavyweight Stocks and Gold Lenders Decline

Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance fell around 3% each as gold prices weakened. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles also dropped 3% ahead of its quarterly results. Grasim Industries declined more than 2% after missing margin estimates, while Vodafone Idea lost 3%.

Despite the decline, Hitachi Energy gained 11% and Amber Enterprises rose 9%. Investors will monitor crude prices, inflation and RBI policy expectations to assess the market’s next direction.

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