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INDIA
Markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices
The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 166.19 points to 77,070.93 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 59 points to 24,096.75
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- Why it matters
- Higher crude costs increase import bills for India, raising inflation pressure that can lift borrowing costs for businesses and households.
- Most affected
- Indian equity investors — Portfolio values declined in early session trading.
Indian importers and consumers — Rising crude oil costs could flow through to higher energy and transport costs. - Likely next
- Whether the Sensex and Nifty recover later in the session or extend the decline through close.