Indian Equities Open Higher Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices

Indian equities opened higher on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as investors evaluated rising crude oil prices and currency movements. The Nifty 50 rose 0.13% to 23,445.10, while the Sensex gained 0.076% to 74,905.20.

The rupee strengthened marginally against the dollar, trading at 95.791 and down 0.04%, providing some relief on the domestic cost of dollar-denominated imports. However, crude oil prices remained a key concern, with Brent above $101 per barrel and WTI near $93.

Investors continued to monitor global market performance, foreign fund flows, monetary-policy expectations, geopolitical developments, and domestic corporate news for fresh direction. Top gainers included Maitreya Medicare, Ideal Technoplast Industries, and Arvee Labs, while top losers were Gocl Corporation, Alkali Metals, and Rhetan TMT.