Sensex falls 183 points; Nifty drops to 24,207.75
Indian equity markets Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday due to profit-taking and weakness in IT, FMCG, and auto sectors. Despite a drop in global crude oil prices, the indices failed to sustain intraday gains.
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Market fluctuations reflect investor sentiment and the impact of global economic factors on the Indian financial landscape.
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), giving up intraday gains, dragged by Reliance Industries and IT stocks.
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