Stock Market Update: Sensex Slides 931 Points, Nifty Falls 222 Amid Rising Crude Prices

Stock Market, Sensex, Nifty: Markets stayed highly volatile as ongoing uncertainty surrounding Iran–US geopolitical tensions continued to impact investor sentiment. Market Highlights: Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red on Thursday as crude oil prices moved higher. The surge in oil came following fresh concerns over ceasefire violations involving the US. Just a day earlier, oil had eased to around $95 per barrel after a temporary two-week truce between the US and Iran. The BSE Sensex opened Thursday’s session at 77,319.33, declining 243.57 points (0.31%). Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty50 began trading at 23,909.05, down 88.30 points (0.37%). Selling pressure intensified through the session, dragging both indices lower. By the close, Sensex ended at 76,631.65, plunging 931.25 points, while Nifty50 settled at 23,775.10, losing 222.25 points. Stock Market Update: Sensex Slides 931 Points, Nifty Falls 222 Amid Rising Crude Prices