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INDIA
Sensex, Nifty open lower as US-Iran war uncertainty keeps crude prices elevated
Indian equity markets opened slightly lower on Monday as unresolved US-Iran tensions kept crude oil prices elevated. Nifty and Sensex declined in early trade, while financial, banking and FMCG stocks weakened. Analysts expect range-bound trading, with stock-specific opportunities in midcaps and smal
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- Why it matters
- Higher crude prices raise production costs for refineries and transport-dependent businesses, weighing on listed companies' margins and share values.
- Most affected
- Indian equity investors — Portfolio values decline as major indexes fall in early trade.
Oil-importing businesses listed on Indian exchanges — Higher crude prices compress profit margins, pressuring share prices. - Likely next
- Whether Nifty and Sensex stabilize or extend declines through the trading session, and whether crude prices move from current levels.