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Sensex, Nifty in Negative Zone at Noon as War with Iran Escalates, Oil Near $96

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Indian stock markets continued to trade in negative territory at noon on July 23, 2026, as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. The Sensex and Nifty indices were down 0.22% and 0.22% respectively, while oil prices surged towards a…

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Sensex, Nifty in Negative Zone at Noon as War with Iran Escalates, Oil Near $96

Indian stock markets continued to trade in negative territory at noon on July 23, 2026, as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. The Sensex and Nifty indices were down 0.22% and 0.22% respectively, while oil prices surged towards a six-week peak. The war between the US and Iran has been a major concern for investors, with many fearing that the conflict could disrupt global oil supplies. The Indian rupee also weakened against the US dollar, as investors sought safe-haven assets. The situation remains volatile, with both sides trading threats and counter-threats.

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Sensex, Nifty in Negative Zone at Noon as War with Iran Escalates, Oil Near $96

Indian stock markets continued to trade in negative territory at noon on Thursday, with the benchmark BSE Sensex dipping 165.67 points or 0.22 per cent to 76,589.38 and the NSE Nifty 50 down 51.85 points or 0.22 per cent at 23,944.40. The war between the US and Iran has led to significant economic losses, with oil prices surging toward a six-week peak. The crisis has already led to significant losses for the Indian economy, with the rupee depreciating against the dollar. The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further escalation.

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