Stocks, rupee slide as oil spike fuels pressure

Jul 21, 2026 - 04:30
Stocks, rupee slide as oil spike fuels pressure

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Indian markets closed lower as fluctuating crude prices and global risk-off cues weighed. Banking stocks led the decline after mixed earnings reports from major lenders. The rupee weakened against the dollar due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Crude prices rose to a one-month high amid fears of supply disruption. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are expected to persist in the near term.

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