Markets Crash 2.5%: Nifty 50 Down 10% Since US-Iran War, 14% From Lifetime High

• Sensex and Nifty plunged sharply today, tracking weak global cues amid escalating West Asia conflict.
• Nifty 50 has declined 10% since the US-Iran war began and is 14% down from its lifetime high.
• Rising crude oil prices and threats to the Strait of Hormuz fuel concerns over global energy supply disruptions.
• Volatility index surged 15% to 26, its highest since early June 2024, indicating market uncertainty.
• Rupee hit a record low of 93.94 against the US dollar, pressured by crude prices and foreign fund outflows.