Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex plunges more than 1,200 points, Nifty slips below 23,250; Nifty Metal drops over 4%

Sensex Today Updates: Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Friday, with the Sensex tumbling over 900 points and the Nifty sliding below 23,400. The benchmark indices are heading toward their steepest weekly decline in more than a year, as the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, along with other global concerns, continues to pressure investor sentiment. Sectoral indices indicate widespread selling across the market, with most sectors trading in negative territory. Nifty Metal is the worst performer, followed by Realty, Consumer Durables, and PSU Banks. Financial and auto stocks are also under pressure, highlighting a risk-averse mood among investors. Meanwhile, FMCG remains the only sector in positive territory, suggesting defensive buying as investors move toward relatively safer consumer-focused stocks amid market volatility. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.