Bengaluru, July 24 -- Indian stock markets witnessed a broad sell-off as investors turned cautious amid rising global uncertainties. Concerns over higher crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and weak global cues weighed heavily on market sentiment.

Adding to the pressure were a weaker rupee and fresh trade concerns after US President Donald Trump's tariff proposal. Here are the five key reasons that may have triggered today's sharp fall in the market.

Benchmark indices remained under pressure during the session, with the Nifty slipping to an intraday low of 23,606.30, a decline of 1.10 percent from its previous close of 23,869. The Bank Nifty also dropped to 56,023, down 1.01 percent from its previous close of 56,592. Here are five ...