Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn as the Sensex declined by 400 points while the Nifty index retreated below the 24,100 mark. Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have driven crude oil prices toward the $85 per barrel threshold, creating headwinds for market sentiment. Technology sector stocks, particularly HCLTech, faced pressure with a 2.6% decline. Investors are closely monitoring international market signals and oil price movements that could influence domestic stock valuations in the coming sessions.

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