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Markets hold steady despite global headwinds; investors stay resilient

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  • August 21, 2026
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Markets hold steady despite global headwinds; investors stay resilient

Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early deals on Friday.

After a positive beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex turned flat and was down 25.97 points to 77,506.51. The 50-share NSE Nifty also skidded 5.75 points to 24,223.10 after a positive start.

Elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties and a sharp fall in US markets made investors cautious.