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Share Market Outlook: Next week is going to be very important for the Indian stock market. Iran-US tension, crude oil price, movement of foreign institutional investors and domestic economic data will determine the market movement. In the coming sessions, investors’ eyes will be on the ongoing conflict between America and Iran. There is constant tension between the two countries. At the same time, Iran is going to present a new plan to control the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. On the other hand, America has also remained aggressive towards Iran.

Investors’ eyes are on crude oil. Oil prices rose more than 3 percent on Friday after statements by US President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister dashed hopes of a possible deal to stop attacks and seizures on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

FIIs are very important for the domestic market

During the week, Brent crude rose by 7.84 percent, while WTI rose by 10.48 percent due to uncertainty over the Iran-US conflict. foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are also going to be very important for the Indian stock market. FIIs have sold Rs 27,177 crore so far this month (till May 16). At the same time, so far in 2026, Rs 2,31,486 crore has been withdrawn from the secondary equity market.

Investors keep an eye on economic data

At the same time, the total investment through primary market during the year has been Rs 12,468 crore. The total selling by FPIs this year has surpassed the total withdrawals recorded last year. On the other hand, domestic economic data will also play an important role in deciding the direction of the market. HSBC PMI data will be released on May 21. At the same time, figures like bank loans, bank deposits and foreign exchange reserves will be released on May 22.

How was the stock market last week?

indian stock market Last week was a loss for . During this period, Sensex was at 75,237 with a weakness of 2,090 points or 2.70 percent and Nifty was at 23,643 with a weakness of 532 points or 2.20 percent. During this period, Nifty Realty was the top gainer among the indices with a weakness of 8.17 percent.

Nifty IT fell by 5.71%

Nifty IT closed with a weakness of 5.71 percent, Nifty Consumer Durables 4.71 percent, Nifty Auto 4.36 percent, Nifty India Defense 4.16 percent, Nifty PSU Bank 4.12 percent, Nifty Oil & Gas 3 percent and Nifty Media 2.49 percent. On the other hand, Nifty Pharma closed with a weakness of 2.18 percent, Nifty Healthcare 2.17 percent and Nifty Metal closed with a weakness of 1.91 percent.