Nifty, Sensex drop in early trade as oil prices, West Asia conflict weigh on sentiment
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Summary
The 30-share BSE Sensex falls by 525.44 points to 75,489.84 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty drops 164.5 points to 23,651.35
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - Business
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right