Commodities
Indian Stocks Open Higher as Crude Oil Prices Fall
Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday, September 21, 2026, as investors assessed lower crude oil prices and currency movements.
The Nifty 50 rose 0.13% to 23,366.05, while the Sensex gained 0.50% to 74,626.23.
Commodity markets moved lower, with Brent crude trading at $101.59 per barrel and WTI standing at $93.89, easing some pressure on India's import bill and inflation outlook.
The rupee strengthened modestly against the dollar, reducing some pressure on the domestic cost of dollar-denominated imports.