Markets drift lower in early trade amid higher oil prices, fresh U.S.-Iran tensions

Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) as higher oil prices and U.S.-Iran tensions worried investors. The Sensex fell 121.48 points to 76,835.79. Many stocks got hit, though India’s economy showed resilience with 7.8% growth. Experts said markets remain cautious due to global uncertainty.