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What happened: GIFT Nifty signalled a higher opening for Indian equities on 13 October 2026, while Asian markets traded lower and US futures were mixed ahead of key inflation data.
Key numbers: Sensex closed down 547.65 points, or 0.76%, at 71,924.68. Nifty 50 fell 157.10 points, or 0.70%, to 22,363.35.
Why it matters: Analysts cited elevated crude prices, foreign fund outflows and geopolitical tensions as weighing on sentiment. Technical views flagged a weak Nifty setup with support at 22,300, while the Sensex outlook stayed sideways with a cautious undertone.