Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply on Tuesday as soaring crude oil prices, renewed rate hike fears, weak Q1 earnings from HCL Tech, a weaker rupee and fragile global cues triggered broad-based selling.

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HCL Tech

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:31:00 GMT · 2h 26m ago

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India ·

Why

Soaring crude oil prices, renewed rate hike fears, weak Q1 earnings from HCL Tech, a weaker rupee and fragile global cues triggered broad-based selling.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline, resulting in an erosion of Rs 3 lakh crore in wealth. This broad-based selling was triggered by multiple factors including rising oil prices and concerns over interest rate hikes.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/why-is-stock-market-falling-today-rising-oil-prices-among-key-factors-behind-rs-3-lakh-crore-wealth-erosion/articleshow/132386876.cms
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