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Indian Equities Slide at Open as Rising Crude and Geopolitical Risks Trigger Sell-Off

By Neel Achary

Mumbai, September 2, 2026: Indian benchmark equity indices came under heavy selling pressure in early trade on Wednesday, with investors turning cautious amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a sharp rise in crude oil prices. At 9:47 a.m., the Nifty 50 was trading at 23,830.90, down 225.75 points, or 0.94 per cent, from its previous close. The BSE Sensex stood at...