Stock market today, July 23 -- The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline on Wednesday, 22 July, with the benchmark indices ending nearly 1% lower each amid a broad-based selloff across sectors.

The BSE Sensex tumbled 715.06 points, or 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05, while the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 191.45 points, or 0.79%, to close at 23,996.25.

However, the market is likely to open on a cautious note as trends in the Gift Nifty index signalled a negative start on Thursday, 23 July. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,887 mark, down over 101 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

"Indian equities are poised for a weaker start, with investor sentiment remaining fragile as escalating tensions in the Middle East fuel a fresh...