{
  "id": 3672684,
  "title": "Sensex, Nifty Trade Lower in Early Deals as HDFC Bank, Geopolitical Tensions Drag Markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/sensex-nifty-trade-lower-in-early-deals-as-hdfc-bank-geopolitical",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:03:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/sensex-nifty-trade-lower-in-early-deals-as-hdfc-bank-geopolitical-tensions-drag-markets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian equity markets kicked off on a subdued note on Thursday, as the benchmark Sensex and Nifty fell amidst a tumble in heavyweight stocks and persistent geopolitical tensions. The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 153 points to 77,319, while the NSE Nifty50 dropped 29 points to 24,178. Near the early trading hour at 10:30 am, the Sensex stood 118 points lower at 77,354, while the Nifty was 25 points down at 24,182. Market analysts attributed the downward trend to weak performance of major stocks and lingering global uncertainty. HDFC Bank, along with IT major HCL Technologies, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid Corporation and Tata Consultancy Services, contributed to the Sensex's decline. Conversely, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, Bharat Electronics and Bajaj Finance led the Nifty's gains. The overall market sentiment remained cautious, with geopolitical developments continuing to cast a shadow over investor confidence. Analysts noted that global cues were mixed, with crude oil prices also playing a significant role. Brent crude, the global benchmark, slipped 0.44% to $87.45 per barrel. Asian markets presented a mixed picture, with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and China's SSE Composite trading higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng remained in the red. US markets had also ended lower on Wednesday. Despite the cautious atmosphere, foreign institutional investors continued to buy Indian equities, purchasing shares worth ₹502.63 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data. The previous trading session had also closed lower, with the Sensex falling 183.15 points or 0.24% to close at 77,472.94, and the Nifty slipping 126.80 points or 0.52% to settle at 24,207.75.",
  "summary": "Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Thursday, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty facing selling pressure amid weakness in heavyweight stocks and continued geopolitical uncertainty. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined up to 153 points to 77,319 during early trading. The NSE Nifty50 slipped 29 points to 24,178. At around 10:30 am, the Sensex was trading 118 points down at 77,354, while the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sensex and Nifty trade lower in early deals",
    "HDFC Bank and geopolitical tensions drag markets",
    "Foreign institutional investors continue buying Indian equities"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Weak performance of major stocks and ongoing geopolitical tensions have dented investor confidence, casting a cautious shadow over the market and influencing trading sentiment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}