Sensex declines by 561 points on surging oil, West Asia flare-up; banks, auto shares major drag

Sensex fell 561.46 points to 77,054.94 on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) due to rising oil prices and West Asia tensions. Vinod Nair said, "Domestic equities came under renewed pressure as escalating West Asia tensions drove crude oil prices sharply higher." Banks and auto shares led the drop as the rupee fell.