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Stock markets tumble in early trade amid escalating tensions in West Asia, higher oil prices
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Indian stock indices fell sharply in early trading, with the BSE Sensex dropping 500 points and the NSE Nifty falling 129 points. The decline was driven by selling in IT stocks and fresh outflows of foreign capital. The downturn reflects broader market concerns amid rising tensions in West Asia and higher oil prices.
WHY IT MATTERS
The drop in major Indian indices signals investor anxiety linked to geopolitical tensions and rising oil costs, potentially affecting domestic market stability.
Selling in IT stocks and fresh foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 500.25 points to 75,060.61 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 129.40 points to 23,506.10
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