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Stock markets fall for second day amid rising oil prices, West Asia crisis; Sensex tanks 555 points
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Indian benchmark equity indices declined for the second consecutive session, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and climbing global crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex fell over 550 points, while the NSE Nifty also closed lower as investor sentiment remained cautious amid regional uncertainty.
WHY IT MATTERS
The drop in major stock indices highlights the immediate vulnerability of emerging markets to geopolitical conflicts and energy supply disruptions in West Asia.
The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 555.23 points, or 0.73%, to settle at 75,577.58; the 50-share NSE Nifty ended 144.05 points, or 0.61%, lower at 23,635.10
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