Sensex Falls Nearly 600 Points as Nifty 50 Opens at 23,462 Amid West Asia Tensions; L&T, HDFC Bank Down 2%
On Friday, March 13, 2026, Indian stock markets opened sharply lower as investors reacted to fresh geopolitical fears and rising commodity prices. The BSE Sensex slid nearly 600 points in early trade while the Nifty 50 started around 23,462, signaling a risk‑off mood across Dalal Street. Markets were weighed down by escalating tensions in West…