Sensex plunges over 1,400 points; Nifty slips below 24,400 amid escalating US–Iran tensions; broader markets under pressure.

Heavy selling dragged benchmark indices lower, with key Nifty laggards including

, , , orts, and e. On the upside, , , , , and managed to post gains. Sectoral performance remained weak across the board, as all indices traded in negative territory. Media, realty, metals, PSU banks, auto, and consumer durables sectors declined nearly 2% each. Broader indices also mirrored the weakness, with Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices falling around 1.5% apiece. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing