Sensex Nifty Fall In Early Trade As Financial Stocks DragSensex, Nifty fall in early trade as financial stocks dragBenchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday as financial stocks declined and crude oil prices rose. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid geopolitical concerns, while global markets delivered mixed cues following losses on Wall StreetBy PTI Published Date - 7 August 2026, 10:29 AMMumbai: Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Friday, dragged down by financial stocks and rising crude oil prices. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade. From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Trent, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel and Eternal were among the major laggards. On Thursday, the Sensex climbed 373.76 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76.