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India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

Indian shares fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.55% and Sensex losing 1.40%, as surging Brent crude prices and Middle East tensions rattled markets. The rupee weakened past 92 per dollar for the first time, and 10-year bond yields rose to 6.717%. Airline stocks dropped after reports of flight cancellations. Domestic services PMI showed slowing growth and rising input costs.
Biggest Stock Gainers Today on Indian Market (8 December 2025): Latent View, Tata Investment, SpiceJet, Kesoram Lead the Charge

Biggest Stock Gainers Today on Indian Market (8 December 2025): Latent View, Tata Investment, SpiceJet, Kesoram Lead the Charge

Indian benchmark indices fell on Monday, with the Sensex down about 300 points near 85,400 and Nifty 50 below 26,100 by 10:30 am IST. Most sectors declined, led by realty, while IT and metals showed gains. Latent View Analytics jumped 5–6% in the mid-cap space. The RBI’s recent rate cut and GDP upgrade set a supportive backdrop.

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  • March 20: Indian Markets Rebound on Easing Oil Prices and Global Sentiment
    March 20, 2026, 3:10 PM EDT. Indian equity markets showed resilience on March 20, with the BSE Sensex rising 325 points to 74,532 and the Nifty 50 climbing over 112 points above 23,100. Easing crude oil prices and hopes of tension de-escalation in the Middle East lifted sentiment amid a cautious backdrop. IT and PSU banks led sector gains, while midcaps and smallcaps saw moderate advances. However, pressure on heavyweight HDFC Bank lingered due to governance concerns. Persistent headwinds include net selling by foreign investors, a weakening rupee near a record low of 93 per USD, and elevated oil prices above $110 per barrel. Global markets were mixed; gold rose over 1%, signaling safe-haven demand, while India's 10-year bond yield inched up. Market watchers expect consolidation with volatility linked to oil, global policy, and geopolitical risks.
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