Indian Equities Open Lower Amid Crude Oil Price Decline

Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday, October 1, 2026, as investors assessed lower crude oil prices and global market trends. The Nifty 50 traded at 22,545.90, down 0.35%, while the Sensex fell 0.22% to 72,319.85.

The decline in crude oil prices eased some pressure on India's import bill and inflation outlook. Brent crude traded at $97.12 per barrel, down 1.13%, while WTI crude was below $90 per barrel.

Gold remained elevated, trading at $4,203.47, up 0.40%. The precious metal continues to reflect investor attention to the global interest-rate outlook and inflation concerns.