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Sensex falls 1,128.64 points as markets hit April lows

2026-09-28 · 1 source · BusinessLine Markets

In short

Markets opened lower on Monday, September 28. The Sensex dropped more than 1,128.64 points and the Nifty fell 359.35 points, taking both to April lows.

The move matters because higher crude oil prices and uneasy investors can weigh on shares. The report does not say how the market ended or whether the fall continued all day.

What the reporting says

Markets opened in the red on Monday, September 28, as the Sensex fell more than 1,128.64 points and the Nifty dropped 359.35 points, pushing indices to April lows. The publisher-supplied summary said renewed geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz lifted crude oil prices and kept investor sentiment cautious. The report does not state the full market close or what specific triggers followed intraday.

Why it matters

Markets opened in the red on Monday, September 28, with the Sensex down 1,128.64 points and the Nifty down 359.35 points. The publisher-supplied summary linked the drop to renewed geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed crude oil prices higher and kept investors cautious. The immediate effect was weaker sentiment across Indian equities; the report does not state the close or any later recovery.

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