Markets Decline Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The Sensex fell 411 points (0.51 percent) to 80,334, and the Nifty dropped 0.51 percent to 24,273, slipping below the 24,300 level after a last-hour sell-off

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Indian stock markets closed lower on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan dampened investor sentiment.

The day began with optimism, but a sharp sell-off in the final hour of trade dragged the key indices into the red.

By the close of trade, the Sensex dropped by 411 points, or 0.51 per cent, ending the day at 80,334.