Sensex tanks 493 points; Nifty falls for 6th day as crude oil jumps to $91/barrel
On August 18, 2026, the BSE Sensex fell by 492.70 points, closing at 77,235.46, while the NSE Nifty dropped 132.75 points to 24,154.90. This marks the sixth consecutive day of decline for the Nifty, driven by a surge in crude oil prices to $91 per barrel. Analysts expect continued market volatility due to rising oil prices.