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Crude Oil Surge, Geopolitical Worries Drive Sensex Down 1,124 Points

Crude Oil Surge, Geopolitical Worries Drive Sensex Down 1,124 Points

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn, with the Sensex plunging 1,124 points to a six-month low and the Nifty closing below 22,800, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and weak global market trends.

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Indian Equities Tank as Oil Surges, Rate Hike Fears Grip Global Markets

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, with Sensex tanking 778 points and Nifty closing at a five-month low, driven by surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and fears of further interest rate hikes by major central banks.

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rupee plunges to 94.81 against US dollar, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian rupee depreciated by 43 paise to close at 94.81 against the US dollar, influenced by a negative trend in domestic equity markets, surging crude oil prices, and significant foreign institutional investor outflows.

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Sensex, Nifty extend losses as West Asia tensions fuel oil price surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty extended their losses for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex declining 460.30 points and the Nifty dropping 123.70 points, primarily due to surging crude oil prices driven by escalating tensions in West Asia and weak global cues.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Sensex, Nifty Rebound Over 1% on IT Surge, Easing Oil Prices

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surged over 1 per cent, recovering from two days of losses, driven by a strong rally in IT stocks, particularly TCS, and a moderation in global crude oil prices.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Tumble Amid Geopolitical Worries, Surging Crude Oil

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant downturn in early trade, with the Sensex tanking 730 points, driven by surging crude oil prices, escalating geopolitical uncertainties, and a weak trend observed across Asian markets.

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Oil surges over 25% to $116.5 per barrel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Brent crude prices surged sharply on Monday, rising by more than 25 per cent to $116.5 per barrel, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has made crude prices bullish.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Fall as Crude Oil Prices Surge, Foreign Funds Exit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, primarily driven by elevated crude oil prices due to ongoing West Asia uncertainty and substantial foreign fund outflows. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 29.

Nayara Energy Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices Amidst Global Oil Surge

Nayara Energy Increases Petrol and Diesel Prices Amidst Global Oil Surge

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Nayara Energy, a private fuel retailer in India, has increased petrol and diesel prices following a surge in global oil prices due to Middle East tensions. This move contrasts with state-owned retailers who continue to freeze prices.

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rupee falls 34 paise as US-Iran uncertainty fuels crude oil surge

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Indian rupee depreciated by 34 paise to close at 93.78 against the US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of decline. This fall is attributed to escalating crude oil prices driven by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks and fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside significant foreign institutional investor outflows from domestic equity markets.

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Sensex drops 570 points as foreign funds exit, crude oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their fourth consecutive day of losses, driven by relentless foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, rising bond yields, and a significant surge in crude oil prices, impacting overall investor sentiment.

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.

Sensex, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Sensex, Nifty surge on falling crude, bank stocks rally

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their rally for a second consecutive session, driven by a decline in Brent crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and strong buying in banking stocks and Reliance Industries.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Prices Surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, ending a two-day rally, driven by a spike in Brent crude oil prices above USD 101 per barrel and investor caution ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 7.

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Indian Equities Fall for Fourth Day as West Asia Tensions Drive Oil Prices Higher

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower for the fourth consecutive session, driven by a surge in crude oil prices above USD 114 per barrel due to escalating tensions in West Asia, coupled with broad-based selling and FII outflows.

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Indian Equities Fall as Crude Oil Spike, FII Outflows Hit Sentiment

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant drop on Monday, with the Sensex falling by nearly 548 points, primarily due to a fresh spike in crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows, and rising bond yields.

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Jio Platforms IPO, Q2 Earnings, Crude Oil to Dictate Market Mood

Rediff.com5 days ago

Investors are set to monitor quarterly earnings, crude oil prices, the Jio Platforms initial public offering, and foreign investor activity in the upcoming holiday-shortened week, according to market analysts.

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Global headwinds push Indian markets marginally lower as oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed marginally lower due to elevated crude oil prices, fresh US-Iran tensions, and expectations of a tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve, despite strong domestic GDP growth.

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Sensex Jumps 564 Points, Nifty Rallies on Easing Oil Prices, Foreign Fund Inflows

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed significantly higher, driven by a combination of easing crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows, and a positive trend observed in global equities.

Rupee's Longest Rally in 8 Years: Key Factors Behind the Surge

Rupee's Longest Rally in 8 Years: Key Factors Behind the Surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian rupee has achieved its longest winning streak in nearly eight years, appreciating for eight consecutive sessions to close at a six-week high. This rally is attributed to strategic central bank interventions, healthy foreign capital inflows linked to the Jio Platforms IPO, and profit-taking in the US dollar.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Surges Over 900 points, Nifty above 22,850

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a sharp rebound in early trade, driven primarily by a rally in IT stocks and a decline in crude oil prices, even as global markets faced selling pressure due to US inflation concerns. Track Sensex and Nifty on

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India's current account deficit could widen to 1.7 per cent of GDP, or about $71 billion, if crude oil prices stay above $90 a barrel for a significant part of the second half of FY27.

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Sensex drops 429 points as RBI hikes rates, crude prices surge

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian stock markets closed lower, with the Sensex falling 429 points, after the Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly four years, coupled with rising crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows.

Crude Oil Futures Surge Over 3% as West Asia Tensions Revive Supply Disruption Fears

Crude Oil Futures Surge Over 3% as West Asia Tensions Revive Supply Disruption Fears

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Crude oil futures surged over 3 per cent, snapping a three-session losing streak, as renewed military escalation in West Asia revived fears of supply disruptions, driving prices higher on both domestic and international exchanges.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% as crude oil prices surge and bank stocks face selling pressure

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% as crude oil prices surge and bank stocks face selling pressure

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled nearly 1 per cent for the third consecutive day, driven by a sharp spike in crude oil prices and significant selling in bank stocks, with Brent crude jumping to USD 95.27 per barrel.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amidst Surging Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amidst Surging Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade, primarily due to a surge in crude oil prices and a retreat in Wall Street, as investors reduced exposure to risk assets amidst geopolitical uncertainty. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 7, 2026.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade due to escalating crude oil prices and ongoing US-Iran hostilities, which subdued investor risk appetite.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on US-Iran Peace Deal, Low Oil Price

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged significantly in early trade, mirroring a global rally and a sharp decline in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Indian Equities Rebound: Sensex Jumps 1,534 Points, Nifty Nears 3-Week High

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied significantly, with Sensex jumping over 1,500 points and Nifty reaching a nearly three-week high, driven by strong buying in banking, IT, and Reliance Industries stocks, alongside easing crude oil prices.

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Indian Equities Surge for Fourth Day Amid Falling Crude, FII Inflows

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark stock indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak to a fourth day, with Nifty surging 1.60 per cent, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and renewed foreign fund inflows.

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Oil Price Hike

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Oil Price Hike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced their third consecutive day of declines, driven by a global selloff, escalating tensions in West Asia, and a subsequent rise in crude oil prices.

India's Oil Imports from Russia, UAE Surge as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

India's Oil Imports from Russia, UAE Surge as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

India significantly increased its crude oil imports from Russia and the United Arab Emirates in June, securing supplies as the Strait of Hormuz began to reopen, with Russian barrels remaining attractive due to discounts and UAE supplies offsetting earlier uncertainties.

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Indian Equities Extend Gains, IT Sector Leads Rally on Strong Earnings

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher for the second consecutive day, primarily driven by robust buying in IT stocks following strong quarterly results and positive global trends. Tech Mahindra notably surged over 8% after reporting a significant jump in net profit.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty pare early gains

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, extending their previous session's rally, driven by a decline in global oil prices, despite continued selling by Foreign Institutional Investors.

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace deal, oil price drop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Indian stock markets extended their gains for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex closing 736 points higher, driven by a global equity rally and a significant drop in crude oil prices following the finalisation of a peace deal between the US and Iran to end their 107-day conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Pare Early Losses; IT, Metal Stocks Rally

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded lower in early sessions due to profit-taking and significant foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, despite strong performance from IT stocks like Tech Mahindra. Track Sensex, Nifty on October 16.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Surge on Lower Crude Prices, Easing Geopolitical Tensions

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw significant gains in early trade, driven by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical tensions, alongside renewed foreign fund inflows.

West Asia Disruption Keeps Oil Prices Firm, $100/bbl Risk Looms

West Asia Disruption Keeps Oil Prices Firm, $100/bbl Risk Looms

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with both the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Rabobank International forecasting firm prices and a potential surge above $100 a barrel if disruptions worsen.

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Indian Equities Decline for Second Day as Banking, Financial Stocks Drag

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian equity benchmark indices extended losses for a second consecutive session, with the Sensex dropping 143 points, driven by a sell-off in power, banking, and financial stocks, coupled with elevated crude oil prices and persistent FII selling.

Stock Markets Surge as Crude Oil Dips Below $100 Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes

Stock Markets Surge as Crude Oil Dips Below $100 Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, driven by a sharp correction in crude oil prices below USD 100 per barrel and a rally in global markets, fuelled by improving sentiment surrounding US-Iran negotiations.