New Delhi, April 24 -- Selling pressure intensified in the domestic stock markets on Thursday, with the benchmark indices finishing significantly lower as crude oil prices climbed above USD 100 per barrel, negatively affecting investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index dropped by 205 points to close at 24,173.05, marking a decrease of 0.84%, while the BSE Sensex decreased by 852.49 points to finish at 77,664.00, reflecting a decline of 1.09%.

Market analysts linked the downturn to escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty regarding the situation in West Asia.

The Gift Nifty Live Chart is showing a muted start for the Indian stock market today. By 7:41 AM, the Gift Nifty was trading around the 24,240 level, a premium of 77 points fro...