Sensex, Nifty set for flat start – GIFT Nifty in red, Asia cautious; Crude falls below $100 a barrel

Earlier on Tuesday, the NSE Nifty 50 closed the session 97 points or 0.40% lower at 23,996, while the BSE Sensex fell 417 points or 0.54% to close at 76,887. Key global and domestic cues to know on April 29, 2026 UAE quits OPEC The UAE said it has decided to quit the OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil-exporting nations. The move comes at a time when the conflict in Iran has triggered a historic energy crisis and disrupted the global economy. The loss of the UAE, a long-time member of OPEC, may lead to chaos…