
Indian stock markets experienced a decline in early trade, with the Sensex falling 300 points and the Nifty slipping below the 24,550 mark.
The downturn is primarily attributed to a spike in Brent crude oil prices, which have surged due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Investors are closely monitoring inflation data and global market cues, leading to increased volatility across the Dalal Street indices throughout the trading session.