Markets Fall as Middle East Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

Sensex and Nifty declined after the previous rally, pressured by rising geopolitical tensions as Iran warned of exiting talks amid ongoing conflict. Investor concerns over potential disruption in the Strait of Hormuz dragged sentiment, with Sensex falling over 950 points and Nifty slipping below 23,800 in afternoon trade (at the time of posting this post).