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Indian equity volatility and rising crude oil prices

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2026-10-24 12:32 UTC → 2026-10-26 04:57 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Following a recovery in early October, where the Sensex climbed to 73,067 and the Nifty 50 reclaimed levels above 22,750, the Indian equity market entered a period of heightened volatility. This initial rebound was supported by easing crude oil prices—which had dropped toward $100 per barrel—and gains in banking stocks such as Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Investors also monitored the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for potential repo rate hikes to address inflation. On October 8, 2026, the markets staged a significant recovery after two days of sharp declines. The Sensex rose by 879 points to settle at 72,472.33, while the Nifty 50 climbed to 22,520.45. This rally was driven by the information technology sector, specifically following Tata Consultancy Services reporting a “15 per cent jump in net profit” for the July-September quarter, alongside moderation in Brent crude prices and easing geopolitical tensions regarding potential US military action against Iran. The Indian rupee also strengthened by 23 paise against the US dollar. By ~~late~~ mid-October, market focus shifted toward corporate quarterly earnings and inflation data. Despite earlier instability, the Sensex and Nifty 50 extended a recovery by October ~~2026,~~ 15, with the Sensex reaching 74,729.27 and the Nifty 50 reclaiming 23,100. This rally was fueled by strong IT sector performance, including HCL Tech reporting a “21.18 per cent annual increase in consolidated net profit” and Tech Mahindra seeing significant gains. Additionally, net investment in active equity mutual funds rose by 17.4 per cent in September. However, market instability intensified as Brent crude oil prices surged, breaching the $112 per barrel mark and eventually reaching approximately $116.73. ~~This spike was driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including attacks on twelve vessels near the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi strikes.~~ Such energy cost surges contributed to a 47% increase in India’s crude oil import ~~bill, reaching $15 billion in September. These disruptions caused the BSE Sensex to endure a multi-day losing streak, resulting in an estimated loss of 21 lakh crore rupees in investor wealth.~~ bill.

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