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Sensex Slides 0.32 and Nifty Drops 0.43 as Middle East Tensions Spook Markets
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
US Iran ceasefire doubts and Strait of Hormuz risks
Indian markets opened lower on Wednesday, April 22, as global uncertainty tied to a US-Iran ceasefire and continued blockade risks for the Strait of Hormuz pressured investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 0.32% to 79,019.34, while the Nifty 50 dropped 0.43% to 24,470.85, reflecting a cautious start to trade.
- Sensex slipped 0.32% to 79,019.34 at opening
- Nifty 50 fell 0.43% to 24,470.85
- Market pressure linked to US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty
- Strait of Hormuz blockade risk weighed on sentiment
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