Indian markets decline 2.5% as geopolitical tensions rise
pre-market1 source ↓machine-written, see hownot a recommendation
- to close
- 2.5%
- to close
- 22,512 points
- dropping
- 2.3%
- 72,696 points
- in investor wealth
- ₹15 lakh crore
The Indian stock market faced a severe downturn, with Nifty 50 falling 2.5% to close at 22,512 points and BSE Sensex dropping 2.3% to 72,696 points. This decline wiped out approximately ₹15 lakh crore in investor wealth amid escalating tensions from the Iran-US conflict. The India Vix surged 17.8%, indicating increased market volatility.
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