Indian markets saw major gains for companies like HUL, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, and Axis Bank amid US-Iran conflict concerns.

The entities involved

• Hindustan Unilever →

  Indiconsumer goods company

  • On September 28, 2026, the market experienced a crash: Infosys was the only Sensex stock to close higher, while Larsen & Toubro was the biggest loser.Mon 15:42
  • FMCG sector weakness is currently impacting the stock prices of major companies including Britannia Industries, Tata Consumer Products, Marico, Radico Khaitan, Hindustan Unilever, and Varun Beverages.Mon 07:30
• Infosys →

  Indian multinational technology company

  • A market sell-off is underway, causing steep declines in the shares of major IT service providers including Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharti Airtel.Mon 15:42
  • Major Indian IT companies, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL, are currently locked in a fierce competition for market leadership, with TCS also vying with Reliance Industries.Mon 13:05
• Bajaj Finance →

  Indian non-banking financial company

  • On September 25, 2026, several blue-chip stocks, including Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance, rebounded in the market.Fri 13:59
  • Market indices experienced a slide on September 1, 2026, amid global risks, with index heavyweights contributing to the loss.Fri 03:58
• Axis Bank →

  Indian private sector bank

  • Axis Bank and Punjab National Bank are competing for high-yield deposits following recent RBI policy changes.Mon 15:42
  • The global oil market is reacting to US-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Indian stock markets show mixed performance.Mon 08:34

Related events

• Indian banking sector contributes to market recovery amid crude oil price effects driven by US-Iran tensions.Sep 10
• Tensions with Iran are affecting global oil markets, while Axis Bank facilitates bond issues amid government orders on duties and levies.Sep 17
• On January 1, 2026, market performance was influenced by reduced tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to gains for Infosys and Axis Bank, while IT stocks showed weakness due to US immigration crackdown.Aug 26
• The article introduces the profiles of several major Indian companies (Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Cyient, Infosys, Dixon Technologies) and notes a market sentiment boost following the US-Iran peace deal.Jun 17