A decline in global crude oil prices and a positive opening in domestic equity markets prevented a sharper fall in the local currency, according to forex traders
18 March,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI-1773724542424_d.png "Stock markets bounce back after falling in early trade amid global tensions")
The 30-share Sensex initially dropped 144.34 points to 75,358.51, while the 50-share Nifty declined 49.95 points to 23,358.85. However, both indices soon recovered, with the Sensex rising 192.14 points to 75,696.83 and the Nifty gaining 64.25 points to trade at 23,473.05
17 March,2026 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second consecutive day on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 829 points to 76,034 and the Nifty falling 227 points to 23,639, as Brent crude surged 4.78 per cent to USD 96.47 per barrel amid escalating West Asia tensions and fresh attacks on oil-shipping vessels
12 March,2026 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Indian stock markets opened lower on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 494 points while the Nifty 50 dropped 192 points amid concerns over oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz
12 March,2026 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
