Markets Extend Fall for Third Day Amid Crude Surge and FII Selling

Sensex and Nifty fell over 1.5% on Friday, marking a third straight session of losses, pressured by rising crude oil prices, persistent FII outflows and weak global markets. For the week, the indices are down nearly 5%, their steepest decline since December 2024, while bank, auto and mid-cap stocks faced heavy selling. Major Losser -