{
  "id": 5045731,
  "title": "Markets sink mid-session; auto stocks bleed as crude surges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/markets-sink-mid-session-auto-stocks-bleed-as-crude-surges",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/markets-sink-mid-session-auto-stocks-bleed-as-crude-surges/article71418626.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Market conditions deteriorated mid-session on Wednesday as crude oil prices surged and U.S. Treasury yields climbed, leading to further losses for both the Sensex and Nifty 50. At 1:05 p.m., the Sensex closed at 76,427.27 points, down 517.01 points or 0.67 percent from its previous close of 76,944.28. The Nifty 50 finished at 23,865.75, falling 190.05 points or 0.79 percent from its prior close of 24,055.80, after opening at 23,858.00. The Sensex crossed below the 76,500 mark for the first time since late July. Technical expert Sudeep Shah observed that this weakness was widespread across Asian markets, with major indices declining by 1-4 percent. On the BSE, 2,165 stocks declined against 1,601 that advanced, with 145 stocks hitting lower circuits and 100 touching 52-week lows. The auto sector suffered the greatest losses, with Eicher Motors leading the decline at 5.27 percent, bringing its share price down to ₹7,550.00 from a previous close of ₹7,970.00. Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra also fell, while aviation firms like IndiGo were pressured by rising jet fuel costs. Energy stocks, benefiting from the crude surge, led the gainers with Coal India surging 3.55 percent to ₹415.85. Overall, Asian commodity markets showed volatility, with MCX Crude Oil trading above ₹8,600 and WTI crude hovering near $90.70. Gold faced pressure, while silver also declined. Analyst Ponmudi R warned that a sustained rise in crude prices could worsen India's import bill and currency pressure.",
  "summary": "Broad-based selling weighed on Indian equities, with auto, aviation and paint stocks declining while energy counters bucked the broader trend.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}