October 17, 2024 5:14 PM
Sensex, Nifty slips amid weak global sentiments and geopolitical tensions
India's stock market closed lower on Thursday, with major indices witnessing sharp declines due to weak global sentiment and concerns over India's economic outlook. The BSE Sensex dropped 494.75 points, or 0.61%, to settle at 81,006.61, while the NSE Nifty fell by 221.45 points, or 0.89%, to close at 24,749.85. The market's decline was widespread, as only 9 out of the 50 Nifty-listed companies managed to post gains, while 41 saw losses. Among the top gainers were Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Power G...