Stock markets slump in early trade as West Asia war enters fifth week

The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15.
• The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to
• 22,470.15. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45
• points to 22,470.15.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to 22,470.15.
• The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45 points to
• 22,470.15. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,191.24 points to 72,391.98 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty slumped 349.45