Stock market today, April 23 -- India's stock market indices started the day lower on Thursday, April 23, as Brent crude oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel, following Iran's seizure of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, without any indication of peace negotiations resuming.

The Nifty 50 index decreased by 0.72%, resting at 24,202.35, while the BSE Sensex fell by 0.68% to 77,983.66 by 09:15 IST.

Throughout Thursday's trading session, attention will be focused on Infosys, a key player in the Nifty 50, which is set to release its earnings report for the March quarter later in the day.

Investors will also be closely watching the earnings from mid- and small-cap companies, including Union Bank of India, Adani Energy Solutions, Tata Capi...