18 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex Down by 300 Points, Nifty Near 24,200 Amid Weak Global Cues
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Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 18 August
Indian stock benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty 50, are set to open lower on 18 August amid mixed global cues, with the Nifty 50 trading at a discount. Technical analysts suggest cautious trading, highlighting support zones and resistance levels for Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty.
Stock Market Falls as Crude Oil Hits USD 91
MUMBAI, (Economy india): Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday as a sharp rise in crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 278.32 points to 77,450.64 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty slipped 57.65 points to 24,230.45. Investors remained cautious as crude oil prices climbed to around USD 91 per barrel. Higher crude prices are a key concern for India bec…
Green Energy Stocks Face Selling Pressure As Indian Markets End Lower(18 August 2026)
On August 18, 2026, Indian stock markets declined, with the S&P BSE Sensex down 0.63% and Nifty 50 down 0.50%. Clean energy stocks generally followed suit, with Websol Energy notable for a 4.91% gain. Most other renewable energy companies faced declines, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid broad market weakness. The post Green Energy Stocks Face Selling Pressure As Indian Markets End Lower(18 August 2026) appeared first on SolarQuarter.
Sensex Sinks 493 Points, Nifty Ends Below 24,200 As Crude Tops $91
Indian stock markets closed lower for the sixth straight session on Tuesday as crude oil climbed above USD 91 a barrel and hopes of peace in West Asia weakened. Rising US bond yields and poor global cues also kept investors cautious.
Why Is Indian Stock Market Down Today? Sensex, Nifty Fall As Crude Oil Surges Above $91; 7 Key Factors Explained
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and renewed tensions in West Asia. At 11 am, the Sensex was down 392.18 points, or 0.5%, at 77,335.98, while the Nifty fell 93.35 points, or 0.38%, to 24,194.30. Most major Nifty sectoral indices traded lower, with pharma and Oil & Gas being the exceptions. Why Are Sensex And Nifty Falling Today? Several factors are weighing on Indian equities, in…
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