India, Aug. 12 -- India Stock Market Today (August 12, 2026): The Indian stock market is trading downwards because of rising Brent crude oil prices to $90 per barrel because of growing geopolitical unrest regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The rise in the price of crude oil will directly affect the economic stability of India in terms of increased import cost and core inflation worries.

India Stock Market Today (August 12, 2026): BSE Sensex And NSE Nifty Open Down Today

Indian benchmark indices remained steady to slightly lower in the opening session on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, while suffering further losses in midday trading due to rising global crude oil prices. According to reports, as on 11:25 AM IST, the BSE Sensex is trading at 77...