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Indian Stock Markets Flat; Air India Shares Plunge as Losses Double
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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Indian equities closed almost unchanged from the previous day, while Air India shares fell sharply as the airline reported a loss that more than doubled compared to the prior period.
The National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 and the Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex ended the session with negligible changes compared to yesterday.
Air India’s shares tumbled after the state‑owned carrier announced that its loss had more than doubled, sparking a sell‑off among investors.
Market participants noted that the airline’s financial hit was the main driver behind the broader market’s flat performance.
Analysts said that the lack of significant corporate earnings or macroeconomic data contributed to the muted market movement.
Investors are now watching for any updates on Air India’s restructuring plans and the broader aviation sector’s recovery.
Air India’s shares tumbled after the state‑owned carrier announced that its loss had more than doubled, sparking a sell‑off among investors.
Market participants noted that the airline’s financial hit was the main driver behind the broader market’s flat performance.
Analysts said that the lack of significant corporate earnings or macroeconomic data contributed to the muted market movement.
Investors are now watching for any updates on Air India’s restructuring plans and the broader aviation sector’s recovery.