India’s BSE Sensex ended about 0.5% lower at 76,570 on Wednesday, its lowest level since July 24, extending declines into a third session. Investors stayed cautious as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran supported higher crude oil prices and global bond yields, raising concerns about energy-driven inflation and tighter monetary policy. Overnight US airstrikes on targets in Iran drew retaliation from Tehran, marking the most serious escalation in tensions between the two countries in weeks.