Indian Sensex falls over 800 points as oil tops $100

Business Sep 09, 2026

Indian stock markets had a rough day on Wednesday, with the Sensex falling over 800 points and the Nifty down more than 200 points.

The main reason? Global oil prices just crossed $100 a barrel, making investors nervous and leading to big sell-offs, especially in IT stocks.

Foreign investors pulling money out didn't help either.

Brent $100.07 hits global markets

Brent crude shot up to $100.07 per barrel after rising tensions in the Middle East, climbing 25% since early August.

This isn't just an India thing: markets in Japan, Hong Kong, and even the US also took a hit as analysts warn that high energy costs could slow down economies everywhere.