Stock Market Today Highlights: Nifty50 closes below 24,000, Sensex down 983 points as crude oil prices rise; US-Iran impasse continues

Stock Market Today Live Updates: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex tanked in trade on Friday, closed in red as weak global cues due to rising oil prices and continued stalemate in US-Iran talks caused investors to stay cautious. While Sensex closed at 76,681.29, down 983 points or 1.27%, Nifty ended at 23,897.95, down 275 points or 1.14%.Experts are of the view that volatility may persist in the near term, with the deadlock in US-Iran talks, ongoing naval blockades, and Iran’s seizure of two vessels keeping risk appetite subdued. Unless there is a meaningful easing of geopolitical tensions, pressure on crude oil prices, the rupee, and institutional fund flows is likely to continue.Check TOI’s coverage on Sensex, Nifty: