Sensex, Nifty decline over 2% amid West Asia tensions
Sensex fell 1,555.62 points to 72,977.34 and Nifty declined 479.95 points to 22,634.55 as tensions in West Asia escalated. Rising crude oil prices contributed to the negative sentiment across all sectors, particularly metal and banking.
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- 2.08%
- 72,977.34
- 2.07%
- 22,634.55
- falling
- 3%
Domestic equity benchmarks opened sharply lower on Monday as Sensex fell 1,555.62 points or 2.08% to 72,977.34 and Nifty declined 479.95 points or 2.07% to 22,634.55.
Market sentiment was dampened by escalating tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices, with sectors like metal, PSU banks, and auto leading the decline, falling up to 3%. Investors are increasingly risk-averse amid geopolitical instability.
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