HDFC Bank, Axis Bank drag Sensex down amid margin concerns, US-Iran tensions

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to significant selling in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares, driven by margin-related concerns and escalating US-Iran tensions, which also pushed crude oil prices higher.

Jul 20, 2026 - 16:00
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HDFC Bank, Axis Bank drag Sensex down amid margin concerns, US-Iran tensions
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed lower due to significant selling in HDFC Bank and Axis Bank shares, driven by margin-related concerns and escalating US-Iran tensions, which also pushed crude oil prices higher.

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