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Business · September 8, 2026

Sensex and Nifty Fall as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Indian equities weakened as crude prices climbed and geopolitical uncertainty pressured risk appetite.

Markets under pressure

Indian equities moved lower as investors reacted to higher crude-oil prices and renewed geopolitical tension.

Why oil matters

India imports most of the crude oil it consumes, so higher prices can increase inflation pressure and hurt the trade balance.

What investors are watching

Oil prices, U.S. rates and geopolitical developments remain the key near-term drivers.

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