Stock markets fall in early trade amid persistently elevated crude oil prices, IT selling
Stock markets fell in early trade due to high crude oil prices and IT sector selling. The BSE Sensex dropped about 282 points to 73,316.21, while the NSE Nifty slipped 63 points to 22,694.60. The decline reflects pressure from elevated oil prices and weakness in information technology stocks. Broader market sentiment remained cautious, with most other sectors posting modest losses.