Stock Market Today: Equity markets started lower as trade resumed on Monday after Iran strikes over the weekend

Stock Market Today: Sensex Starts 2,700 Points Lower, Nifty Tumbles Over 2% After Iran Strikes

Global tensions in the US–Israel–Iran war sent shockwaves through the domestic equity markets, causing a turbulent start to the week.

Benchmark indices faced significant selling pressure from the opening bell, leading to a sharp gap-down opening.

The BSE Sensex plummeted by as much as 2,743.46 points, or 3.37 per cent, during early trade.
The Nifty 50 tumbled up to 533.55 points, or 2.12 per cent, reaching a low of 24,645.10 for the day.

The sharp decline in both indices highlights the impact of global tensions on the domestic equity market.

Key Statistics:

The BSE Sensex hit an intraday low of 78,543.73, while the Nifty 50 touched a low of 24,645.10.