October 24, 2026 11:38 AM
Indian equities extend losses as Brent crude hits six-month high
Indian equity markets extended their losses during the holiday-shortened week, as rising crude oil prices and persistent selling pressure weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined around 2.4 per cent during the week, while the BSE Sensex fell approximately 2.2 per cent. Both benchmark indices extended their losing streak to four consecutive trading sessions. The selling pressure also affected broader markets, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks witnessing sharper declines as investors...