Stock Market Close: Sensex Declines 250 Pts, Nifty At 23,866

Indian benchmarks extended losses on Tuesday, with Sensex falling 250 points to 76,479 and Nifty dipping 81 points to 23,866, ending the first half of 2026 nearly 10% lower. IT, media, and PSU banks dragged, while realty and consumer durables gained. Broader markets outperformed, with smallcaps rising 1.02% amid US-Iran talk caution.