Sensex crashes 2,700 points amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russia's military operations in Ukraine resulted in carnage on Dalal Street on February 24, with key indices of the Indian equities markets plunging by nearly five per cent. The benchmark Sensex of the BSE crashed 2702.15 points or 4.72 per cent to 54,529.91 points against its previous day's close at 57,232.06 points. The broader Nifty 50 of the National Stock Exchange dipped 815.30 points or 4.78 per cent to 16,247.95 points against its previous day's close at 17,063.25 points. The key indices of the Indian equities markets have closed in the red for the seventh trading day in a row. Stock markets are bleeding across the world after Russia attacked several sites Ukraine's capital city Kyiv. Keeping aside the international condemnation and sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military operations in Ukraine.