Sensex Nifty Extend Fall as Iran US Tensions Spike Oil and FII Selling Hits Markets

Published on 24 April 2026

Oil fears and FII selling drive a third straight day

Indian markets slid for a third straight session as escalating Iran US tensions pushed oil higher, dragging sentiment and pushing the Sensex and Nifty lower. Foreign investors stayed net sellers, adding pressure. While broader markets managed relatively better, IT stocks fell sharply after weak Q4 earnings, underscoring how mixed performance is reshaping investor bets.

Sensex and Nifty kept falling for a third day
Iran US tensions raised oil prices and market risk appetite
Foreign investors remained net sellers throughout
IT stocks slid after weak Q4 earnings

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Sensex Nifty Extend Fall as Iran US Tensions Spike Oil and FII Selling Hits Markets

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