Stock markets end lower amid simmering geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday (August 24, 2026) as persistent geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices hampered risk appetite. Investors remained cautious ahead of fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran, experts said. Despite a positive beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex failed to carry forward the momentum and declined 171.72 points,…
