Sensex Dips 271 Points, Nifty at 25,158 Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Indian equity benchmarks extended losses for a third consecutive session on Wednesday.
• BSE Sensex closed down 270.84 points (0.33%) at 81,909.63; NSE Nifty50 fell 75 points (0.30%) to 25,157.50.
• Broader markets underperformed, with Nifty Midcap 100 down 1.10% and Nifty Smallcap down 0.90%.
• Global markets, including Asian markets and Wall Street, declined due to geopolitical concerns and US tariffs.
• World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted concerns over 'superpowers' dominance and the end of the 'rules-based international order'.

Why It Matters: Indian markets fell for the third day, mirroring global declines driven by geopolitical tensions and tariffs.