Nifty50 and Sensex fell over 4% due to Middle East tensions and a shift of FII funds to cheaper Asian markets. IT stocks remained resilient amid this decline. Retail investors are advised to be cautious and avoid bottom fishing in Mid and Small Caps. Sectors such as healthcare, pharma, and IT are showing strength.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader