Sensex Opens 100 Points Lower as Weak Global Cues Weigh on Markets

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Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, with the Sensex declining over 100 points amid negative global sentiment. Weak cues from international markets put pressure on domestic indices at the start of trading. Brent crude oil prices hovered near $92 per barrel after a 2% drop, influenced by renewed US pressure on Iran. Rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions added to investor caution in early trade.

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