Markets Close: India — Today's Wrap

Nifty dropped below 24,200 by mid-afternoon after a promising start, extending market pain into a third week as escalating US-Iran tensions and stubborn crude oil prices overwhelmed early blue-chip buying.

Market Snapshot

• Sensex: Fell ~250 points, hovering near 77,300 after opening at 77,744
• Nifty 50: Slipped below 24,200 after starting at 24,309
• Nifty Bank: Down 400+ points, trading near 57,300
• Brent Crude: Holding around...