Indian benchmark indices fell for the second consecutive day on August 12, 2026, driven by firm oil prices and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. The Sensex dropped 188 points (0.24%) to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 36 points (0.15%) to 24,435.95. TCS, Max Healthcare, and Apollo Hospitals were top losers, though midcaps gained 0.28%.
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Stock Market Close: Sensex Drops 188 Pts, Nifty At 24,436
