Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled , as intensifying tensions in the Middle East after the US bombed three major nuclear sites in Iran unnerved investors.
After losing over 900 points in day trade, the 30-share index recovered some lost ground to close with a loss of 511.38 points or 0.62 per cent at 81,896.79.
During the day, it tumbled 931.41 points or 1.13 per cent to 81,476.76.
The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 140.50 points or 0.56 per cent to 24,971.90
The US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan — in Iran, directly engaging itself in the Israel-Iran conflict.
From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Infosys, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Tata Consultancy Services and Maruti were the biggest laggards.
In contrast, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the gainers.
