Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex sinks over 1,400 pts, Nifty below 22,250; bank, pharma stocks bleed
Indian stock markets crashed on Thursday, with Sensex dropping nearly 1,400 points and Nifty falling below 22,250. The decline was driven by factors including Trump's comments on the Iran-US war, rising crude oil prices, and a selling streak by foreign investors.
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Thursday. Sensex dropped nearly 1,400 points and Nifty fell below 22,250. Broad-based selling dominated sectoral indices, with all major segments closing in the red. Pharma, realty, and healthcare led losses. Financials and autos also declined sharply. Global markets tumbled, with S&P 500 futures falling 1.2% and Japan's Topix falling 1.5%. India's central bank cracked down on speculative activity in the rupee, targeting corporate arbitrage.
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