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Crude shock for D-Street on fresh US-Iran tensions

Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which pushed Brent crude oil prices above $71 a barrel. The Indian economy's reliance on oil imports makes it vulnerable to such price hikes. The Indian Rupee also weakened against the US Dollar.

20 Feb 2026 6:00 am