Stock market today, March 13 -- Amid the persistent US-Iran war and renewed volatility in the crude oil price, the Indian stock market witnessed sharp selling for the second straight session on Thursday. The Nifty 50 index ended 227 points lower at 23,639, the BSE Sensex crashed 829 points and closed at 76,034, and the Bank Nifty index nosedived 634 points and closed at 55,100.

The Gift Nifty Live Chart is showing a positive start for the Indian stock market today. By 7:30 AM, the Gift Nifty index is trading 70 points upside at 23,564.

Decoding the Gift Nifty Live chart and other triggers, Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, said, "The Indian stock market is expected to open with a sharp gap-down and trade with a weak undertone, reflecting ...