Stock market declines nearly 1% amid geopolitical tensions
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- 76,863.71
- 23,866.85
- fell
- ₹436 lakh crore
- ₹450 lakh crore
- against the US
- ₹92.36
The Indian stock market extended losses for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex down 1.72% to 76,863.71 and the Nifty down 1.63% to 23,866.85. Market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms fell to nearly ₹436 lakh crore from ₹450 lakh crore. The Indian rupee also hit a record low of ₹92.36 against the US dollar, reflecting ongoing geopolitical concerns.
• Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices declined 0.4% and 0.7% respectively.
• Shares of Coal India gained over 5% amid energy supply threats.
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