Markets extend losses as crude hits $100 amid U.S.-Iran imbroglio; Sensex tanks 852 points
The primary driver of today’s decline remains the sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Stock markets fell for the second consecutive day on Thursday (April 23, 2026), with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 852.49 points, as crude oil prices once again breached the $100 per barrel mark amid stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Sustained foreign fund outflows, along with a weak trend in Asian and European equities, also unnerved investors.
Published – April 23, 2026 04:32 pm IST
