Last Updated on April 30, 2026 12:18 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty fell sharply in early Thursday trade, tracking a spike in Brent Crude and weak global cues. The Sensex dropped over 800 points to 76,674, while the Nifty slipped below 23,900. Losses were led by InterGlobe Aviation, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank, while Bajaj Finance and Infosys offered limited support. Brent crude rose over 4% to $122.8 per barrel, heightening inflation concerns. Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth ₹2,468 crore, further pressuring sentiment amid subdued Asian and US market trends.