Markets End Deep in the Red

Indian stock markets ended sharply lower amid rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States. The Sensex plunged 1,677 points to close at 76,503, while the Nifty dropped 516 points to settle at 23,882.

Market experts said investor sentiment was weighed down by global uncertainty, rising crude oil prices, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The negative international cues triggered broad based selling across the domestic equity markets.