Stock markets decline in early trade as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Tuesday, with the Sensex down 320.14 points to 78,204.40 and the Nifty dropping 94.35 points to 24,490.85. Elevated crude oil prices, driven by geopolitical uncertainties, weighed on market sentiment. Investors will be closely monitoring further developments in oil prices and geopolitical tensions.