Sensex down 900 points, Nifty50 ends below 23,800: Why stock market crashed today

Indian stock markets closed lower for a fifth consecutive session on Friday.

Rising oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled investor caution and market pressure.

Foreign institutional investors continued their selling trend, impacting market sentiment negatively.

Renewed concerns over US trade tariffs also contributed to the overall market decline.

Selling in heavyweight stocks like Infosys and HDFC Bank added to the day's losses. ...