D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start
- Indian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 falling by 9:35 a.m.
- Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel as attacks in Saudi Arabia and U.S. diplomatic departures increased concerns about supply disruptions.
- Eternal and Infosys were among the few Nifty 50 gainers, while Coal India and Power Grid were among the largest losers.
- Analysts attributed the market weakness to elevated crude prices, high U.S. bond yields, and profit booking.
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Sensex Falls over 500 Points at Open as Crude Prices Rise; Nifty Slips Below 22,600
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Indian equity benchmarks fell sharply at open on Thursday, with the Sensex declining over 525 points and the Nifty slipping below 22,600, as elevated crude oil prices and high US bond yields weighed on sentiment amid continued profit booking. Business News | Sensex Falls over 500 Points at Open as Crude Prices Rise; Nifty Slips Below 22,600.
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