Stock market today, March 5 -- Following weak global cues on the US-Iran war, the Indian stock market witnessed sharp selling for the third straight session on Wednesday. The Nifty 50 index crashed 385 points and closed at 24,480, the BSE Sensex nosedived 1,122 points and finished at 79,116, and the Bank Nifty index ended 1,084 points lower at 58,755.

Among sectors, almost all major indices closed in negative territory, but the Metal Index lost the most, shedding over 4%.

What a gap-up opening for the Gift Nifty 50 means, Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst & Founder of Livelong Wealth, said, "The Indian stock market is poised for a positive start today, with GIFT Nifty trading higher in early deals, suggesting a potential ga...