Stock markets close lower amid elevated crude oil, rising inflation
On October 14, 2026, the BSE Sensex fell by 251.89 points, or 0.34%, closing at 72,781.89 due to profit-taking. The index reached a high of 73,195.26 and a low of 72,578.75 during the day, influenced by rising wholesale price inflation and elevated crude oil prices. Investors are likely to remain cautious in the coming days amid these economic pressures.