Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, as weak global market trends weighed on investor sentiment. Losses in heavyweights like InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank and L&T dragged indices lower despite gains in select IT and FMCG stocks

The rupee strengthened by 37 paise to trade at 91.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a sharp fall in crude oil prices a day after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented. Forex traders said the Budget reassured markets on fiscal discipline, though the government’s high borrowing plan of Rs 17.2 lakh crore may weigh