Sensex drops 800 points, Nifty down to 23,700 levels:Investors become cautious as US-Iran war spreads across West Asia

The Indian stock markets extended losses on Friday, 24 July, 2026, as the US-Iran war spread across West Asia. The 30-company Sensex dropped over 800 points and fell below the 76,000 mark. While, the 50-company Nifty lost 200 points to 23,653 level. Sectorally, on the NSE, all indices mostly fell with Nifty Realty emerging as the biggest loser, shedding 1.87%. Crude oil crosses $100/barrel mark Brent crude has crossed $100 per barrel today. Experts believe that if tensions between the US-Israel and Iran escalate further, oil prices could go up to $120 per barrel. Its impact could be seen on petrol and diesel in India. Asian markets also decline US markets declined on July 23 Foreign investors sold shares worth ₹3,289 crore in 7 days Note: Net buying/selling figures of FIIs and DIIs are in crores of rupees. Rupee strengthens The Indian rupee rose 15 paise to 96.58 against the US dollar on Friday. Indian Market Witnessed Decline Yesterday The Indian stock markets had witnessed a decline on July 23. Sensex closed at 76,391 with a fall of 364 points. Nifty also fell by 127 points, closing at 23,870.