India, May 18 -- Stock To Watch Today (May 18, 2026): Indian stock markets ended their two-day gaining streak on Friday, May 15, as investors booked profits amid weak global sentiment, rising crude oil prices, and the Indian rupee touching a fresh record low against the US dollar.

The benchmark Sensex declined 161 points, or 0.21%, to settle at 75,237.99, while the Nifty 50 slipped 46 points, or 0.19%, to close at 23,643.50. Market trends indicate that the negative momentum may continue on Monday as Gift Nifty traded around 23,521, down over 186 points from the previous Nifty futures close.

Stock To Watch Today (May 18, 2026)

Indian Oil Corporation

Shares of the company are expected to remain in focus as it will announce its Q4 earnin...