Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday (September 7, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices, escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities and concerns over a possible U.S. interest rate hike weighed on investor sentiment.

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The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 382.62 points, or 0.50%, to settle at 76,132.81. During the day, it tanked 544.91 points, or 0.71%, to 75,970.52.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 118.55 points, or 0.50%, to end at 23,779.15.

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