Markets bounce back as crude oil drops below $90 per barrel; Sensex climbs 287 points
Indian stock markets recovered from intraday losses to close higher on August 25, 2026, driven by a decline in crude oil prices and positive investor sentiment. The market reacted to US sanctions on Iran being less severe than anticipated.
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It reflects the sensitivity of emerging markets to global energy prices and geopolitical developments.
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recovered their intraday losses and ended higher on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) as fag-end buying and sharp decline in crude oil prices calmed investors' sentiment.
After remaining in negative territory for most part of the day , the 30-share BSE Sensex bounced back during the fag-end of trading and was up 286.98 points, or 0.37%, to settle at 77,656.09. During the day, it hit a high of 77,666.39 and a low of 77,125.91. The benchmark declined 243.2 points, or 0.31% during intraday trade.
Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty ended higher by 115.50 points, or 0.48%, at 24,334.55 on fag-end buying.
Among the 30 Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Adani Ports, Infosys, Trent, Titan and State Bank of India were the major winners.
Eternal, HCL Tech, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the major laggards.
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