19 Mar 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Markets Plummet to 11-Month Lows Amid Crude Surge
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The Sensex plummeted 2,496.89 points, or 3.26%, to close at 74,207.24 on Thursday, while the NSE Nifty ended at 23,002.15, down 775.65 points, or 3.26%. The crash was triggered by a sharp spike in crude prices following reports of attacks on the Middle East's energy infrastructure, and a hawkish stance by the US Fed. ONGC emerged as the only gainer.