Stock markets decline in early trade as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment

MUMBAI: (Aug 11) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday amid elevated crude oil prices due to geopolitical uncertainties.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 320.14 points to 78,204.40 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 94.35 points to 24,490.85.

From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Eternal and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.