NEW DELHI — Indian benchmark indices ended lower on September 2, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in international crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 373.93 points, or 0.49%, to close at 76,570.35, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 141.35 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 23,914.45.
टैग: Crude Oil Prices
Crude Oil Prices Rise Above $91 as West Asia Tensions Escalate
WASHINGTON, United States — Crude oil prices climbed to a two-week high above $91 a barrel as tensions in West Asia intensified and U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat involving Oman, raising concerns about the potential impact of the conflict on energy markets.
NIFTY50, SENSEX Today: Flat Opening Expected as Wall Street Gains, Oil Prices Rise and FIIs Stay Positive
New Delhi, August 4: Indian benchmark indices NIFTY50 and BSE Sensex are expected to open on a cautious note on Tuesday, August 4, with GIFT NIFTY indicating a largely flat start despite strong gains on Wall Street overnight. Investors are likely to remain focused on global market trends, crude oil prices, foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, corporate earnings and geopolitical developments in West Asia before taking fresh positions.