April 30, 2026 5:38 PM
Sensex, Nifty End Lower Amid Global Pressure, Crude Volatility
Indian benchmark indices closed Thursday’s volatile session with sharp losses, weighed down by global cues and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. The BSE Sensex fell 582.86 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76,913.50. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 180.10 points, or 0.74 per cent, to close at 23,997.55. Broader markets mirrored the weakness. The Nifty Midcap index slipped 0.98 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap index edged 0.48 per cent lower. Sectorally, trends were mixed. Defensive pock...