Market Turmoil: Sensex & Nifty Hit 8-Month Low

Sensex and Nifty extended losses for a fifth consecutive session, hitting an eight-month low on February 24 amid a global sell-off. Wall Street's overnight slump, driven by fears of slowing consumer demand and fresh U.S. tariffs, worsened sentiment. At close, Sensex fell 854 points to 74,456, while Nifty dropped 243 points to 22,552.