Indian shares set to decline as US tariff uncertainty and AI fears weigh on sentiment
Indian markets face a lower start today amid US tariff uncertainty and rising oil prices. AI disruption fears also continue to weigh heavily on the IT sector.
Insights:
Indian benchmark stock indexes were set to open lower on February 24, 2026, following an overnight slide on Wall Street. This market movement was primarily triggered by renewed uncertainty surrounding the tariff policies of United States 
US President Donald Trump. The decline came after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs, leading Donald Trump to comment that he could impose higher duties under other existing trade laws, which has unsettled global investors.
US President Donald Trump. The decline came after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs, leading Donald Trump to comment that he could impose higher duties under other existing trade laws, which has unsettled global investors.
