Sensex and Nifty open flat as crude oil prices weigh on sentiment

India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened flat on March 17, 2026, as higher crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. As of 9:42 am, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 63.36 points to 75,566.21, while the NSE Nifty50 added 21.90 points to 23,430.70.

Higher crude oil prices dampened sentiment, leading to a flat open for Indian equities on March 17, 2026. Per India Today, IT stocks declined amid broader caution, with the market reflecting global oil pressures in early trading at the BSE and NSE.

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Indian stock markets closed higher on Friday, boosted by IT, auto, and metal sectors, though banking stocks capped the gains. Analysts, including Sudeep Shah, express caution due to the West Asian conflict, high oil prices, and ongoing FII outflows. Nifty and Bank Nifty face resistance levels, with pullbacks being sold.

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, driven by strong corporate earnings and declining crude oil prices. The indices notched their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024 amid an earnings-heavy week.

 

 

 

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