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Sensex fell 344 points and Nifty slipped below 24,100 as rising crude oil prices and weak global markets weighed on investor sentiment.

India's retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June from 3.93 per cent in May, driven by higher food prices, according to government data.

Sensex and Nifty ended nearly flat as gains in IT stocks offset losses in FMCG and metal shares after a volatile trading session.

Gold and silver prices fell as a stronger US dollar and higher US rate expectations outweighed safe-haven demand despite rising Middle East tensions.

Sensex fell over 600 points, and Nifty opened lower as Brent crude climbed close to $80 a barrel following rising tensions in West Asia.

Global crude oil prices rose more than 4% as renewed US-Iran tensions heightened concerns over Middle East oil supplies and pushed Brent crude close to $80 a barrel.

Four of India's top companies added nearly ₹93,000 crore in market value despite the Sensex and Nifty ending lower.

Nita Ambani has topped Fortune India's Most Powerful Women 2026 list, recognising her leadership, philanthropy and contribution to social development across India.

Gold prices declined 1.47% this week as expectations of higher US interest rates and a stronger dollar continued to pressure bullion.

Sensex surged 827 points and the Nifty closed above 24,200, led by strong gains in realty, IT and PSU banking stocks.