Sensex plunges 778 points on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions
India Today
The S&P BSE Sensex ended at 55,468.90, down 778.38 points (1.38 per cent), while the Nifty 50 settled at 16,605.95, down 187.95 points (1.12 per cent).
BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted 778 points to close below the 55,500-level on Wednesday following a broad-based selloff in global markets as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated.
The 30-share BSE index ended 778.38 points or 1.38 per cent lower at 55,468.90. Similarly, the NSE Nifty plunged 187.95 points or 1.12 per cent to 16,605.95.
Maruti was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding 6 per cent, followed by Dr Reddy's, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, HDFC and HDFC Bank.
On the other hand, Tata Steel, Titan, Reliance and Nestle India were among the gainers.
In other Asian markets, bourses in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai ended with losses, while Seoul closed in the green.
Stock exchanges in Europe were trading mixed in afternoon trade.
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