Sensex Plunges 855 Pts, Nifty 271 Pts As Oil Prices Spike

Today, March 12, the Sensex and Nifty 50 opened lower as investor concerns mounted over rising crude oil prices. The Sensex fell 855 points to 76,008.07, while Nifty slipped 271 points to 23,596.60. Meanwhile, the rupee traded at 91.05 against the US dollar, reflecting cautious market sentiment amid global energy price volatility and uncertainty.