May 26, 2026 10:02 AM
Indian markets opens flat as fresh US-Iran clashes weigh on sentiment
Indian equity benchmark indices opened flat but in the negative territory on Tuesday morning, as fresh geopolitical escalations in the Middle East revived energy inflation concerns. The BSE Sensex dropped by 144.09 points, or 0.19 per cent, to stand at 76,344.87 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 27.60 points, or 0.11 per cent, to trade at 24,004.10 points. Broad-based sectoral losses emerged across major indices, with the Nifty Oil & Gas index declining by 0.31 per cent, Nifty Consumer...