The domestic benchmark equity indices declined on Tuesday in the early deals, as simmering tensions between USA and Iran made investors cautious over possible crude oil supply disruptions.

Market movement

During the initial trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 169.51 points or 0.22 per cent at 77,199.60, while the 50-share NSE Nifty lost 80.25 points or 0.33 per cent at 24,138.80.