August 17, 2026 11:45 am (IST)
Sensex declines on Thursday following the surgical strikes across LoC by Indian army
Mumbai, Sep 29 (IBNS): Following India's 'surgical strike' across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian markets turned jittery, according to media sources.
At 13:10 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 338 points at 27,955 and the Nifty50 was lower 108 points at 8,637, reported the media.
Further movement will dependent on the escalation of the issue and the government's reaction, say market experts.
Top losers from the Sensex pack are Adani Ports, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma and Lupin, down 3%-4%, media reported.
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