Stock Market Today Live Updates: BSE Sensex tanks 700 points; Nifty50 slips below 23,700 as Brent tops $100

Sensex plunges over 700 points, slips below 75,700 in early trade

The BSE Sensex slumped 715.85 points (0.94%) to 75,675.54 at 9:42 am, extending early losses as soaring crude oil prices, escalating Middle East tensions and weak global cues dampened investor sentiment.