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Indian Stock Markets Close Amid Dussehra; Selling Pressure Driven by Oil Prices

17 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 20
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Domestic stock markets in India closed on October 20, 2026, for the Dussehra holiday. Prior to the closure, the BSE Sensex declined 1.17 per cent to 73,852.90, while the Nifty 50 fell 1.11 per cent to 22,888.95. Selling pressure was widespread across sectors, driven by weak private bank stocks, corporate earnings that fell short of expectations, and rising crude oil prices.

From texasguardian.com

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The market weakness was observed across various sectors, including the Nifty IT index, which declined 1.56 per cent, and the Nifty FMCG index, which declined 1.40 per cent. The decline in domestic equities occurred amid rising crude oil prices, which is a key factor influencing corporate costs.

From texasguardian.com

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  • MumbaiMajor financial center where the domestic stock markets are located

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