Stock Market Close: Sensex Falls 829 Pts, Nifty Below 23,700

Indian stock markets closed sharply lower on Thursday as oil price volatility and fuel supply concerns hurt investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 829 points to 76,034, while the Nifty50 slipped 227 points below 23,700. Auto stocks led losses, with M&M, Eicher Motors and Maruti down. Oil and gas stocks outperformed despite broader market weakness.