Sensex Falls 300 Points, Nifty Below 24,350. Here’s Why Analysts See Range-Bound Trade

Indian Benchmark Indices Open Lower Amid Range-bound Trade; Nifty Slips over 75 Points

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday, with the Sensex declining over 300 points and the Nifty falling more than 75 points amid moderate selling pressure in early trade. Business News | Indian Benchmark Indices Open Lower Amid Range-bound Trade; Nifty Slips over 75 Points.

Sensex falls 300 points, Nifty below 24,350. Here’s why analysts see range-bound trade

Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday, with Sensex falling over 300 points and Nifty declining 68 points, remaining range bound despite stable oil prices near $87 a barrel. Metal and auto stocks led losses, while broader markets stayed muted. Market breadth remained positive, with advances outnumbering declines on NSE.

Sensex and Nifty Fall Amid Middle East Tensions

Indian stock markets are once again feeling the impact of geopolitical uncertainty. On Friday, August 14, 2026, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 came under pressure as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns about crude oil supplies, inflation and global economic stability. The decline comes after Indian equities had already struggled during the week. On Thursday, August 13, the Nifty 50 closed at 24,395.85, down 40.…

Sensex Today: Indian Stock Market Under Pressure: Sensex Falls Over 300 Points as Geopolitical Risks Rise, Crude Nears $87 and FIIs Sell

Sensex Today: Indian markets remain under pressure as Sensex falls over 300 points and Nifty moves below 24,350 amid US-Iran tensions, FII selling and elevated crude oil prices. The post Sensex Today: Indian Stock Market Under Pressure: Sensex Falls Over 300 Points as Geopolitical Risks Rise, Crude Nears $87 and FIIs Sell appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.