India, Aug. 17 -- SENSEX of BSE has fallen to 77,578.93 from 430.32 points, reflecting a 0.55% decline during intraday trading. India's stock market indices have continued their downward trend for two successive days because of increasing tensions between the US and Iran, and soaring oil prices above $89 per barrel.

BSE Sensex Today (August 17, 2026)

Sensex Today: Why is BSE Sensex Down Today?

Indian stock markets are carefully watching high oil prices, weakness in rupee and Q1 results from companies since these are making pressure on BSE Sensex Index on Monday, August 17, 2026. Nifty 50 fell below important resistance at 24,300 to lose more than 0.5% while BSE Sensex lost more than 300 points. Investors were cautious as there was unce...