Indian Shares Slip as Oil Rises and Jio Debuts

Indian equity benchmarks inched lower as rising oil prices weighed on market sentiment. Meanwhile, Jio Platforms completed a strong debut to become India's second-biggest firm.

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FILE PHOTO: Men walk past a screen displaying market results outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, April 7, 2025.

India equity benchmarks edged lower during Wednesday morning trading as rising energy costs dampened risk appetite, even as Jio Platforms posted a blockbuster market debut. The Nifty 50 fell 0.22% to 22,698.85 and the Sensex shed 0.48% to 73,246.03. Market losses exceeded 1% earlier in the session before recovering ground.