The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Stock markets decline dragged by banks, elevated crude oil prices
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Indian stock markets Sensex and Nifty declined on Friday due to pressure from banking stocks and high crude oil prices. Investors remain cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz and new regulatory proposals for the non-bank lending sector.
Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Friday (August 7, 2026) after two days of gains, dragged down by bank, financial stocks, and crude oil prices trading above $80 per barrel mark.
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