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Indian Markets Extend Seven-Session Slide as Crude Pressures Sentiment
India’s stock market fell for the seventh day in a row.
The Sensex and Nifty, two important market measures, both lost about 0.4%.
Higher oil prices made investors worried because oil can make business costs rise.
Tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz added uncertainty about oil supplies.
The Indian rupee also weakened against the U.S. dollar.
Banks, metals and several other sectors declined, while technology stocks rose slightly.
Analysts said the Nifty may find support around 24,000 points.
Investors were waiting for U.S. Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues about future interest rates.
The Sensex and Nifty fell about 0.4% on Wednesday, extending losses to seven sessions.
Elevated crude prices, geopolitical tensions, a weaker rupee and higher global bond yields pressured investor sentiment.
Information Technology was the only major sectoral index to rise, gaining 0.51%.
Banks, metals, power and pharmaceuticals were among the sectors weighing on the market.
Analysts identified 24,000 as crucial support for the Nifty and warned of further pressure if it breaks below that level.
- Who
- Indian equity-market investors, with commentary from Sudeep Shah of SBI Securities and Ponmudi R of Enrich Money.
- What
- The Sensex and Nifty extended their losing streaks to seven consecutive sessions.
- Where
- Indian stock markets, including the BSE and NSE.
- When
- Wednesday, with the report published on August 19, 2026.
- Why
- Elevated crude prices, geopolitical tensions, a weaker rupee and surging global bond yields weakened investor confidence.
Key facts
- Sensex
- At 76,903.42, down 332.04 points or 0.43% at 12:52 PM IST.
- Nifty 50
- At 24,054.05, down 100.85 points or 0.42% at 12:53 PM IST.
- Market breadth
- On the BSE, 1,681 stocks advanced, 2,390 declined and 242 were unchanged.
- Best-performing sector
- Information Technology rose 0.51%, the only major sectoral index in positive territory.
- Crude oil
- WTI crude remained in the $84–$85-per-barrel range, while MCX Crude Oil traded near ₹8,200.
- Rupee
- The rupee weakened toward the ₹95.7 zone against the U.S. dollar.
- Nifty support
- Analysts identified the 24,020–24,000 zone as crucial support, with 23,850 as the next support if 24,000 breaks.
Quotes
Sudeep Shah
Head of Technical and Derivatives Research, SBI Securities
“The primary factor weighing on investor sentiment has been the sharp surge in crude oil prices, as the geopolitical situation in West Asia continues to show little sign of easing.”
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“If the index slips below 24,000, the next support is placed in the 23,850 zone.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Ponmudi R
CEO, Enrich Money
“Persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices, and renewed weakness in the Indian rupee against the U.S. dollar continue to weigh on investor sentiment.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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