Sensex falls by more than 300 points:Down to 76,400 levels on selling in IT and banking shares

The share market is down on July 23. The Sensex is trading at the 76,400 level with a decline of more than 300 points. Nifty has also fallen by about 100 points and is trading at the 23,900 level. There is some selling in IT and banking shares. Sectorally, on the NSE, barring Nifty Media, Auto and Metal, all other indices traded with losses. Nifty Realty fell the most, shedding 1.22%. Crude oil reaches $96 Brent crude has risen by about 2% today. It has reached $96 per barrel. 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 witnessed mixed trading today US markets had declined on July 22 Foreign investors bought shares worth ₹4,660 crore in 7 days Note: Net buying/selling figures of FIIs and DIIs are in crores of rupees. Rupee strengthens The Indian rupee rose 5 paise to 96.48 against the US dollar on Thursday. Market Witnessed Decline Yesterday Earlier yesterday, i.e., on July 22, the stock market witnessed a decline. Sensex closed at 76,755 level with a fall of 715 points. Nifty also declined by 191 points, closing at 23,996.