Sensex Slides 550 Points As Oil Prices Surge On Geopolitical Tensions

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 09, 2026 41 Views

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 9:46 AM IST, Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as the Sensex fell nearly 550 points and the Nifty slipped below 23,950. Surging crude oil prices, driven by fading ceasefire hopes in West Asia, reignited inflation concerns and rattled investor sentiment.