Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices, West Asia Tensions
Rediff·2026-08-17 13:23
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trade, primarily influenced by a surge in crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia, impacting investor sentiment.Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/ReutersSensex and Nifty50 Performance: Key Market Highlights TodayIndian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade on Monday.Rising crude oil prices, with Brent near $88 a barrel, are a significant factor, driven by geopolitical tensions i ...