Sensex drops 400 points, Nifty near 24,100 as Iran-US tensions escalate; broader markets outperform
- Posted on April 24, 2026
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Sensex drops 400 points, Nifty near 24,100 as Iran-US tensions escalate; broader markets outperform
Indian equities opened lower for the third straight session, with Sensex and Nifty declining amid rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US, which lifted oil prices. However, broader markets showed resilience, with midcap and smallcap indices trading higher, indicating selective buying despite overall market weakness.
