Brent crude crashing through the psychological $100-a-barrel mark sent Indian equities into a five-session tailspin, the longest losing streak in recent memory, as geopolitical flames from West Asia scorched investor confidence and put inflation fears back on the table. The Nifty 50 closed at 23,767.45, down 0.43 per cent or 102 points on Friday, its lowest closing level since June 12, 2026. For the week, the index shed 2.33 per cent, with all five sessions ending in the red.
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