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Indian equities open lower as Sensex drops over 300 points

17 Aug 2026 · 16:08 ISTafter close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

: 77,675.05

Indian equity markets opened lower on 17 Aug 2026, with the Sensex down 334.20 points to 77,675.05 and the Nifty below 24,300. This decline follows investor caution amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices. All broad market indices traded in the red, with Nifty IT and PSU sectors as top losers.

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Indian equities open lower as Sensex drops over 300 points

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