July 21, 2026 10:01 AM
Indian equity markets open flat amid Middle East tensions, lower crude prices
Indian equity markets opened on a flat note on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, despite a decline in crude oil prices. Sensex opened 58.89 points or 0.08 per cent lower at 77,649.63, while Nifty fell 22.45 points or 0.09 per cent to 24,216.05. Sectorally, IT, cement and metal stocks bucked the weak broader trend. Nifty IT rose 0.46 per cent, while Nifty Cement and Nifty Metal indices gained 0.51 per cent and 0.33 per cent, respective...