The Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday after a volatile trading session, as weak global cues and rising tensions between the US and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.

Dear Trader… Indian equities witnessed a sharp decline with Nifty future falling by 1%, amid weak global market cues. US market ended lower on Wednesday weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and lack of clarity on the US-China trade deal. Shares of oil marketing companies declined