Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Monday, August 17, 2026, as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions hit sentiment. The Sensex dropped 284.85 points to 77,717.05. Many stocks like Infosys and TCS got hit, while only Bharat Electronics and Titan showed gains during the morning session.