Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, pressured by a global market rout, surging crude oil prices and growing concerns over the economic fallout from escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The BSE Sensex fell 719.08 points, or 0.97%, to close at 73,524.26, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 243.70 points, or 1.04%, to settle at 23,123. Both benchmark indices ended at their lowest levels in nearly two months.
