Economy
Sensex and Nifty Extend Losses Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions
Business Standard1h
THE BRIEF
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Indian benchmark indices extended losses for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 12.99 points to 76,944.28 and the Nifty50 dropping 24.60 points to 24,055.80.
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Market performance was weighed down by declines in the bank, auto, realty, and healthcare sectors, while FMCG and IT indices managed to outperform during the trading day.
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Broader market indices also saw downward pressure, with the Nifty MidCap falling 1.39% and the Nifty SmallCap declining 0.23% amid global geopolitical concerns.