Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline for the third consecutive day on Friday. Metals, auto, and financial stocks led the fall. The ongoing Iran-Israel/US conflict continued to impact market sentiment. The Nifty plunged 488 points, and the Sensex dropped 1470 points. Analysts suggest a weak short-term trend with potential further falls.
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