Why is stock market down today? Rs 5 lakh crore wiped out as Sensex crashes over 1,500 points

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Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex plunged in opening trade on Monday with oil prices continuing to remain hugh amid the ongoing US-Iran war. Investor sentiment continues to weaken amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, a falling rupee, and other global concerns.