Markets open lower as crude crosses $100, sending sensex down over 600 points
- Sensex fell 633 points to 74,190, while Nifty dropped 216 points to 23,223.
- Rising crude prices above $100 and weak global markets pressured investor sentiment during morning trading.
- Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank emerged among major Sensex laggards.
- Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank and TCS gained during early trading.
Source: ddnews.gov.in
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