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Sensex Nifty50 Today Stock Market Live Updates 18th May 2026
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AI-generatedEscalating US-Iran tensions drive crude oil prices higher, directly impacting India's import-dependent economy. Rising Brent crude and a weakening rupee increase input costs for refiners, airlines, and logistics firms. Adani Ports' acquisition expands its global port network, while RBL Bank's investment signals foreign interest in Indian banking. The overall market decline reflects broad risk-off sentiment due to geopolitical and currency pressures.
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- Sensex fell 875.93 points to 74,362.06; Nifty dropped 281.10 points to 23,362.40 on May 18, 2026.
- Brent crude prices reported between $105-110 per barrel.
- Indian rupee weakened near record lows against USD.
- Adani Ports acquired majority stake in Meridian Transportes Marítimos at ₹1,754.
- RBL Bank shares fell 4% despite securing $3 billion investment from Emirates NBD.
Brent crude up 3-5% in 48h on geopolitical risk premium.
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Sector impact at a glance
- COMMODITY_OILmid
- COMMODITY_OILshort
- EM_BANKINGmid
- EM_BANKINGshort
- EM_MARKETSmid
- EM_MARKETSshort
- FX_USDmid
- FX_USDshort
- GLOBAL_ENERGYmid
- GLOBAL_ENERGYshort
- LOGISTICS_SHIPPINGmid
- LOGISTICS_SHIPPINGshort
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