# The Nifty 50 fell 0.37% to 23,909.05 and the Sensex shed 0.31% to 77,319.33.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- Indian shares fell after Iran called further talks with the U.S. 'unreasonable.'
- Investor optimism faded as Israel launched its heaviest strikes on Lebanon on Wednesday.
- Conflicting signals before U.S.-Iran talks revived fears the ceasefire may be temporary.
- Fourteen of sixteen major Indian stock sectors declined, with financials and IT leading losses.

**Companies:** TCS
**Countries:** India, Iran, United States, Israel

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