Nifty trades just 600 pts away from 52-week low, West Asia tensions, oil spike rattle markets, Sensex just 700 pts away

Selling pressure persisted on Dalal Street on Monday, with the benchmark indices trading sharply lower amid mounting geopolitical tensions and a spike in crude oil prices, pulling mid- and small-cap stocks further into negative territory.The continued weakness in equities comes against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted global trade routes and energy supply chains. Recent strikes on critical energy infrastructure have heightened concerns over inflation and economic stabili ...