BusinessPhoto: HT BusinessSensex Falls Over 600 Points Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation Fears
The Sensex and Nifty opened lower for a third consecutive session due to the escalating Middle East conflict, which kept crude oil prices above $110 per barrel, raising inflation concerns in India. The Nifty 50 dropped 0.54% to 22,687.75, and the BSE Sensex fell 0.5% to 73,343.3. Most sectoral indices declined, with small-cap and mid-cap indices down 1.3%. Brent crude rose 1.6% after attacks in Saudi Arabia prompted US diplomatic withdrawals. Companies like Eternal and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services reported mixed quarterly results.
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