Markets drift lower in early trade amid higher oil prices, fresh U.S.-Iran tensions

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The Indian stock market indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened lower on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, due to rising crude oil prices and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions affecting investor sentiment. The Sensex fell by 121.48 points to 76,835.79, while the Nifty dropped 52.6 points to 24,027.80. Major Sensex companies like Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation, and State Bank of India underperformed, whereas ITC, HCL Tech, and Bharti Airtel saw gains. Brent crude rose to $91.22 per barrel. Analysts noted that the Fed’s potential continued tightening and geopolitical risks are dampening risk appetite in emerging markets. However, India’s strong Q1 GDP growth of 7.8% provided some domestic support. Asian markets showed mixed performance, with South Korea and Japan declining, while China’s Shanghai Composite rose. Foreign institutional investors sold ₹7,985.88 crore in equities on Monday.

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The stock market experienced volatility as oil prices rose over 1%, driven by the U.S. military strike on Iranian launch sites in the Gulf of Oman. The IndianSensex dropped 400 points amid heightened geopolitical tensions, reflecting investor concerns over potential regional instability affecting global energy markets.

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