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Sensex opens in red on Sept. 28 as crude rises

2026-09-28 · 1 source · BusinessLine Markets

In short

Markets opened lower on Monday, September 28. The report says crude oil prices rose because of new worries over the Strait of Hormuz.

All sectoral indices were in the red, and banking, financials and realty were among the biggest losers. The exact points fall and what happened later are not stated.

What the reporting says

Markets opened in the red on Monday, September 28, extending their losing streak as renewed geopolitical uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil prices higher. The report says all sectoral indices were in the red, with banking, financials and realty among the top losers. The exact index levels and whether the weakness persisted are not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

Indian markets started the session in negative territory on Monday, September 28, after renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz lifted crude oil prices. The summary says all sectoral indices were red, with banking, financials and realty leading losses. That suggests broad risk-off trading, but the report does not provide final closing data or a specific cause beyond the geopolitical worry.

Touches: Markets, Global, Commodities

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