Stock markets plunge as failure of U.S.–Iran negotiations fuels concerns of prolonged conflict

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled successful aboriginal commercialized connected Monday (April 13, 2026) arsenic the nonaccomplishment of U.S.–Iran negotiations heightened concerns of a prolonged struggle driving crude lipid prices sharply higher.

The U.S. and Iran failed to scope a bid woody astatine their historical 21-hour talks successful Pakistan, leaving the destiny of a tenuous two-week ceasefire successful doubt, with some sides attempting to clasp each different liable for the illness of the negotiations.