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Sensex drops 876 points as crude oil nears $109

Indian stock markets declined with Sensex down 876 points and Nifty falling 1.11% amid rising crude oil prices.

Oct 19, 2026, 11:52 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Markets Analyst) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline, with the Sensex index dropping 876 points. The Nifty index also fell by 1.11%, reflecting a broad market downturn.

This market movement coincided with crude oil prices approaching $109 per barrel, which may have influenced investor sentiment and market performance.

Both cincinnatisun.com and neworleanssun.com reported these developments, highlighting the impact of rising oil prices on Indian equities.

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