Indian equity markets extended their decline on Wednesday, August 12, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a renewed surge in crude oil prices and heavy selling in Tata Group stocks weighed on investor sentiment.
The NSE Nifty50 settled at 24,435.95, down 35.75 points, or 0.15%, while the BSE SENSEX ended 187.90 points, or 0.24%, lower at 77,966.35.