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Indian Markets Fall as Crude Oil Prices, Yields Rise

Indian Markets Fall as Crude Oil Prices, Yields Rise
Sensex loses 417 points, Nifty ends at 23,873 · m.rediff.com

Indian stock markets had a weak day on Thursday.

The Sensex, which tracks major companies, fell by about 417 points.

The Nifty 50 also dropped by 41 points.

The Sensex finished at 76,152.86.

The Nifty 50 finished at 23,873.45.

Investors were careful about buying stocks.

Higher crude oil prices contributed to their caution.

Higher interest rates, reflected in global yields, also made investors nervous.

Key facts

Sensex close
76,152.86
Sensex change
Down 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent
Nifty 50 close
23,873.45
Nifty 50 change
Down 41.00 points, or 0.17 per cent
Market direction
Both major Indian equity indexes closed lower
Investor sentiment
Cautious amid higher crude oil prices and global yields

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