Stock Market Today: Indian benchmark indices remained under pressure on Tuesday as concerns over the prolonged Iran conflict and elevated crude oil prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment. At around 9:40 am, the Sensex was trading at 76,981.75, down 253.71 points or 0.33 per cent. The Nifty 50 stood at 24,068.15, lower by 86.75 points or 0.36 per cent.

The market weakness came against the backdrop of persistent geopolitical uncertainty, particularly around the Iran-US conflict, while higher US Treasury yields added another layer of pressure on emerging-market assets.

Crude Oil Surge Adds To Market Pressure

One of the biggest concerns for Indian equities remains the sharp rise in international crude oil prices. Brent crude was hovering near $91 per barrel, having gained roughly 9 per cent in less than two weeks.

For India, a sustained increase in crude prices could have wider economic implications. The country is among the world’s largest oil importers, making domestic inflation, the current account and corporate costs particularly sensitive to movements in global energy prices.

Higher crude prices can also increase input and transportation expenses for businesses, while simultaneously putting pressure on household spending. Investors are therefore closely tracking whether oil prices remain elevated or begin to cool as geopolitical developments unfold.

Iran Conflict Keeps Investors On Edge

Geopolitical tensions have emerged as another major trigger for the recent weakness in equities. Hopes of a quick resolution to the Iran war have faded, keeping uncertainty elevated across global markets.

Iran threatened a “fully offensive” military posture as negotiations aimed at securing a permanent end to the conflict with the US stalled, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Reuters. Washington, meanwhile, ruled out extending a temporary ceasefire agreement after it expired.

The uncertainty surrounding the conflict has kept investors wary, particularly because any further escalation could disrupt energy supplies and push crude prices even higher.

US Treasury Yields Add To Foreign Investor Pressure

The rise in US bond yields has also become a concern for emerging markets such as India. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed to 4.73 per cent.

Higher US yields can make American fixed-income assets more attractive compared with riskier emerging-market investments. This comes at a time when foreign investors have already pulled a record $25 billion from Indian equities so far in 2026.

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