India-Pak tensions drag markets; broader indexes slide
Indian stocks fell Thursday as tensions with Pakistan escalated after India confirmed air strikes under Operation Sindoor. The Sensex dropped 411 points to 80,334, while the Nifty 50 fell 140 points to 24,273. Broader indexes also declined, with mid-cap and small-cap segments down. Markets showed earlier resilience, but escalating hostilities now test sentiment.