Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline as the Sensex and Nifty tumbled due to surging crude oil prices, continuous foreign fund outflows, and selling pressure in key banking stocks, reflecting investor concerns over global economic stability. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters
Escalating West Asia tensions and rising crude oil prices triggered a significant fall in the Sensex and Nifty, impacting Indian stock market sentiment. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters Key Points Sensex and Nifty fell sharply due to escalating West Asia tensions and
In the near term, with tariff-related concerns easing and the domestic earnings season drawing to a close on a mixed trend, market focus will hinge largely on global cues, including the US labour data and shifting expectations surrounding the US
Stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, tracking deep losses in heavyweights Reliance Industries, Eternal, and ICICI Bank amid global tariff uncertainties. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Besides, weakness in the rupee and unabated flight of foreign capital from
The rupee witnessed its worst single-day decline in around two months since November 21, 2025, due to demand for dollars among importers, said dealers. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The maturing short positions in the non-deliverable forwards market further weighed on the
