Stock markets tumble for 3rd day as West Asia turmoil, rising oil prices weigh heavily on sentiments
The Hindu
Stock markets decline for the third day as West Asia turmoil and rising oil prices impact investor sentiment.
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Friday (March 13, 2026), propelled by heightening conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices.
Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors' sentiment.
Declining for the third day running, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,579.82 points, or 2%, to 74,454.60 during intra-day trade. The benchmark finally settled at 74,563.92, down 1,470.50 points, or 1.93%.
The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 488.05 points, or 2.06%, to end at 23,151.10.
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