Indian stock markets ended sharply lower as rising crude oil prices, weak rupee sentiment and continued FII selling weighed on investor confidence. The Sensex plunged 1,313 points while the Nifty slipped below 23,900 amid Gulf region tensions

Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday as escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and weak global cues dampened investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 516 points while Nifty slipped below 24,200. PSU banks, metals and realty stocks declined, while IT shares gained