IBTimes

The Sensex fell 120.83 points to 74,781.76, while the Nifty declined 79.70 points to 23,398.10. Analysts said elevated crude oil prices, foreign outflows, geopolitical uncertainty and pressure on global markets continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

A nationwide bank strike and weekend closures may disrupt branch services, but customers can continue transactions through UPI, net banking, ATMs and other digital channels safely.