Indian Shares Edge Higher as Oil Retreats; IT Stocks Slide on AI Disruption Fears

Indian shares traded modestly higher in cautious trade on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, supported by falling international crude oil prices amid hopes for diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict and signs of recovering Saudi oil exports. The broader market's gains were tempered as IT stocks slipped on concerns over potential disruption from artificial intelligence technologies. Sentiment remained fragile, with investors weighing lower energy costs against sector-specific risks in technology. No specific index levels or stock tickers were disclosed in the report.