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Sensex slips 100 points and Nifty falls below 24100 as oil spikes and peace hopes fade
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
Oil jumps on Iran US worries as stocks wobble
Indian equities slipped on Tuesday as the Sensex eased by about 100 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,100. Investors grew cautious amid Iran US conflict concerns, while oil prices surged. Despite the broad weakness, mid and smallcap indices gained, and India VIX fell—suggesting volatility cooled even as risk sentiment weakened.
- Sensex slid around 100 points and Nifty dipped below 24,100
- Iran US conflict worries dented investor sentiment
- Oil prices surged, adding pressure to markets
- India VIX declined while mid and smallcaps rose
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