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Indian markets fall on US 500% tariff news on Russian oil buyers
short by / on Friday, 9 January, 2026
Indian markets saw their sharpest fall in months after reports of a proposed US bill seeking 500% tariffs on buyers of discounted Russian oil, according to media reports. The Sensex fell 780 points and the Nifty dropped 263 points, with broader markets also declining. The rupee weakened despite RBI intervention, while investors moved towards gold amid geopolitical uncertainty, Reuters reported.
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