Stock markets fall for third day; Nifty down 96 points, Sensex slips to 72,480
On Wednesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 48.78 points to close at 72,480.29, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 95.75 points to finish at 22,620.45. This marks the third consecutive day of losses, driven by rising crude oil prices and selling pressure from major firms like Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank. Investors will be watching for market recovery signals in the coming days.