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Sensex falls over 300 points; Nifty also slips below 23,250 amid geopolitical concerns
Updated On: 02 June, 2026 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex dropping over 300 points and the Nifty slipping below 23,250. Geopolitical tensions, elevated crude oil prices and concerns over a weaker-than-normal monsoon outlook dampened investor sentiment

Stock market opens in red as Sensex drops 322 points, Nifty slips (Representational image)
The Indian stock market on Tuesday opened lower amid geopolitical tensions and concerns over a weak monsoon forecast.
As per IANS, Sensex on Tuesday began the session at 73,945.20, down 322 points or 0.43 per cent from the previous close, while Nifty opened at 23,229.15, lower by 153.45 points or 0.65 per cent.
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