Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade due to rising crude oil prices, continued foreign fund outflows, and weak global cues. Investor sentiment remained fragile despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, with IT stocks leading the losses

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on April 23, tracking a surge in crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel and weak global cues. Rising geopolitical tensions and FII outflows further weighed on investor sentiment