Indian shares were modestly lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous two sessions, driven by mounting anxieties regarding the Federal Reserve's institutional autonomy and intensified tensions between the U.S. and European allies over Greenland.
The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 303 points, or 0.4 percent, to 81,871 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index was down 84 points, or 0.4 percent, at 25, 147.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.