The Sensex fell 400.47 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 76,864.04 by 10:00 AM, while the Nifty 50 declined 152.90 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 24,022.75.

The domestic currency opened at ₹95.50 and initially slipped to ₹95.52 before recovering during early trading. Currency market participants remained focused on crude prices, developments around the Strait of Hormuz.

India’s coworking and flexible workspace market witnessed a sharp expansion during the first half of 2026, with operators leasing 1,91,306 seats across the country’s top eight cities between January and June.

However, the funding environment has changed significantly from the boom years. After reaching a peak of $1.6 billion in 2022, annual funding moderated over the following years. In 2026.

The programme is designed to provide military installations with a reliable and resilient electricity source that can operate independently of the commercial power grid during emergencies, infrastructure failures or potential conflicts.

The forecast comes amid an uneven monsoon pattern across the country, with some regions receiving substantial rainfall while several states continue to report rainfall deficits.

ICICI Prudential AMC, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Adani Energy Solutions, Tata Power, GR Infraprojects, Devyani International, Sapphire Foods, KPI Green Energy, HAL and Samvardhana Motherson are among the key stocks to watch.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified its intervention in the foreign-exchange market as renewed strength in crude oil prices and persistent demand for US dollars put pressure on the rupee.

Under the agreement, Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and introduce a range of design changes intended to reduce excessive social-media use among teenagers and limit their exposure to potentially harmful online experiences.