Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,000, Sensex down over 1,700 points amid Middle East crisis

Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, opened the week lower amid escalating Middle East conflict, following a significant market cap erosion last week. Analysts anticipate geopolitical developments, particularly their impact on global crude oil prices, will dictate market direction. Investors are also closely monitoring foreign investor flows and global cues for sentiment shifts.