Indian stock indices opened lower today, showing a broad-based decline across major indices.
- Sensex: Down by 660.19 points or 0.83%, currently trading at 79,063.93. It opened at 79,713.14 with a high at the same level and a low of 78,946.10.
- Nifty: Declined by 210.95 points or 0.87%, trading at 24,093.40. It opened at 24,315.75, reaching a high of 24,316.75 and a low of 24,056.15.
- Bank Nifty: Down 314.70 points or 0.61%, trading at 51,359.20. The index opened at 51,764.50.
- Nifty Next 50: Fell 646.25 points or 0.92%, currently at 69,754.50, marking one of the larger declines among indices.
- FINNIFTY: Dropped 168 points or 0.70%, trading at 23,779.60.
- MIDCAP NIFTY: Down by 86.55 points or 0.70%, at 12,315.60.
- India VIX: Increased by 5.41%, trading at 16.76, indicating a rise in market volatility.
The markets are showing bearish sentiment in early trading hours, with significant drops in key indices, led by declines in the Sensex and Nifty. The increase in the India VIX suggests heightened market volatility as investors react to market conditions.
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